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Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy - 3 or 5 nights
Available year round
Enjoy hands-on cooking lessons in the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region of Italy. Although not as well known as Tuscany or Umbria, this region is home to wonderful food, great wines and beautiful scenery. Choose from a three of five night culinary adventure!
SAMPLE ITINERARY - FIVE NIGHT PROGRAM
day one
Morning arrival at Udine train station. Transfer to your B&B by private vehicle.
Check-in and free time to explore the surroundings before your first cooking lesson followed by a delicious dinner of your creations. Overnight stay. Day Two
Breakfast followed by a morning cooking class learning 3-4 different recipes followed by lunch. Enjoy an afternoon guided visit of your host town, Cividale. Founded by Julius Caesar around 50 BC, this charming little town is known for its delicious Gubana, top class wines and lively atmosphere that you can breathe strolling around the narrow cobble stone streets in search of the many traces of its glorious past! Visit to a winery and wine tasting. Dinner at a local restaurant followed by an overnight stay. Day three
Breakfast. Full-day free for independent sightseeing. We shall be glad to offer assistance in suggesting things to do, and places to visit. (Possible guided excursion to nearby Slovenia – 30 minutes by car – for a lovely hike along the emerald-green Soca river and koziak falls and visit to the famous Kobarid War Museum).
Overnight stay. Day four
Breakfast followed by your third cooking lesson and lunch of your creations. Departure to Aquileia for an afternoon guided visit of this Roman jewel, the most important archaeological site in northern Italy. You'll see the forum, remains of public baths and private houses, Roman roads with visible chariot tracks and the ancient Basilica which hosts stunning Byzantine frescoes and one of the largest and most spectacular early-Christian mosaic floors of the West!
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay. Day five
Breakfast and then a visit to the local market followed by your fourth cooking lesson. Preparation of 3-4 different recipes followed by lunch of your creations. An afternoon guided visit of Udine, an enchanting city in the heart of Friuli with a distinctive Venetian flavor. Its beautiful castle located on a hilltop offers wonderful views over the town and the unique countryside with the gorgeous Alps on the background.
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay. Day Six
Breakfast.
Check-out and transfer to the train station. Arrivederci!
SAMPLE ITINERARY - THREE NIGHT PROGRAM
Day One
Arrival at Udine train station in the early afternoon. Transfer to your B&B by private vehicle. Afternoon: Guided tour of your host town, Cividale. Founded by Julius Caesar around 50 BC, this charming little town is known for its delicious Gubana, top class wines and lively atmosphere that you can breathe strolling around the narrow cobble stone streets in search of the many traces of its glorious past! Visit to a winery and wine tasting. Dinner at a typical local restaurant. Overnight stay. day two Breakfast followed by your first cooking lesson where you will learn 3-4 different recipes followed by lunch of your creations. Afternoon: Departure to Aquileia for a guided visit of this Roman jewel, the most important archaeological site in northern Italy. You'll see the forum, remains of public baths and private houses, Roman roads with visible chariot tracks and the ancient Basilica which hosts stunning Byzantine frescoes and one of the largest and most spectacular early-Christian mosaic floors of the West! Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay. day three Breakfast and then a visit to the local market followed by your second cooking lesson. Preparation of 3-4 different recipes followed by lunch of your creations. Afternoon: Guided visit of Udine, an enchanting city in the heart of Friuli with a distinctive Venetian flavor. Its beautiful castle located on a hilltop offers wonderful views over the town and the unique countryside with the gorgeous Alps on the background. Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay. day four Breakfast. Check-out and transfer to the train station. Arrivederci! GROUP SIZE A minimum of 1 participant is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants. HOW TO ARRIVE Closest Airport: Venice Airport
Closest Train Station: Udine Train Station *These details are provided as additional information. Please check below to see if transfers are included in this tour. BOOKING INFORMATION
THREE NIGHT PROGRAM Double Room/US$1975 (1 participant)
Double Room/US$1450 (2-3 participants)
Double Room/US$1225 (4 or more participants) FIVE NIGHT PROGRAM Double Room/US$2725 (1 participant)
Double Room/US$2000 (2-3 participants)
Double Room/US$1795 (4-5 participants)
(No Single Supplement) *Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation After availability is confirmed, a non-refundable deposit of 25% per person and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 75 days before your arrival date. Available year round by request. THREE NIGHT PROGRAM *Three (3) nights in 3*** B&B or 3*** pensione with private bathroom
*Daily breakfast
*Two (2) hands-on cooking classes followed by meal of your creations
*Three (3) dinners
*Daily guided excursions
*Visit to a winery & wine tasting
*Roundtrip transfer to and from Udine train station
*Taxes and service FIVE NIGHT PROGRAM *Five (5) nights' in 3***B&B or 3*pension with private bathroom
*Daily breakfast
*Four (4) hands-on cooking classes followed by meal of your creations including drinks
*Four (4) dinners
*Daily guided excursions
*Market visit
*Visit to a winery & wine tasting
*Roundtrip transfer to and from Udine train station
*Taxes and service
* Rates of the B&Bs vary and price is determined by availability at time of booking. Airfare and personal expenses are not included. For further inquiries or to register, click here. Click here to return to top of page. CANCELLATION POLICY Please contact us for cancellation policy information. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
CLIENT REMARKS Furnished upon request. Click here to return to top of page. MAP* This exciting region is depicted below. You can also access Google MapsTM by clicking HERE. 
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