 . . . the Italian way to the soul of Tuscany
Cooking in Tuscany with hands-on cooking classes and culinary tours, wine tasting in renowned wineries and wine appreciation classes taking in the food and wine of the region as well as local events and fairs. In addition customised itineraries can be designed.
The Aolmaia Tuscany Society organises great holidays for overseas visitors - small select groups for cooking classes, wine tours, gourmet tours or cultural tours - the choice is yours.
The Society is made up of a small group of Italians who live in the heart of Tuscany, near San Miniato which is within easy reach of Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. They have designed their tours and courses in such a way as to enable you to experience the true Tuscany, to immerse yourself in the enjoyment of its culture, traditions and way of life.
They love their region and, as only people who live there can, they know the real Tuscany. Sharing with you their knowledge is something they are passionate about, whilst at the same time ensuring you have the most wonderful and unforgettable experiences during your stay.
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ONE DAY COOKING TOURS IN TUSCANY |
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 Wine tours, guided by a sommellier, to the main wine areas of Tuscany
Cooking classes (hands-on) with a wide choice in different home or restaurant kitchens
Guided tours to main art towns and renowned areas such as Lucca, Volterra, Siena, San Gimignano, Certaldo, San Miniato,
Pisa, Cinque Terre and more
Special single day food explorations:
- Truffle
- Chestnut
- Spelt
- Olive Oil
- Saffron
- Lardo
- Gelato
FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.AOLMAIA.COM
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COOKING WEEKENDS IN TUSCANY |
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A glimpse of the cuisine and the art of Tuscany, a true experience within the the pleasure of good food and the fascination of this historical land. The three day program runs from Friday to Sunday.
- Friday:
Arrival in the evening. Free pick up between 5 and 6 pm at San Miniato railway station. Transfer to your accommodation at Quattro Gigli Hotel. Renaissance dinner at 8 pm.
- Saturday:
Morning cooking lesson by the Tuscan home-cook Manuela at her farm-house, based on traditional Tuscan cuisine and saffron specialties, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, guided walk in San Gimignano, the famous medieval “towers town”. Home made dinner at your lodge.
- Sunday:
Morning cooking class by Loredana at her farm house, based on hand made pasta, followed by lunch. Afternoon visit of San Miniato then departures from San Miniato r.r.station around 5 pm.
FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.AOLMAIA.COM
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3 DAY COOKING TOURS IN TUSCANY |
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Tuscany Wine Exploration
An unforgettable intensive program, visiting some of the most famous wine areas of Tuscany, tasting more than twenty excellent Tuscan wines, always guided by a professional sommelier. Three night program, from Wednesday to Saturday.
- Wednesday:
Arrivals in the evening. Free pick up at Florence airport between 5 and 6 pm. Chech in. Welcome dinner at renowned restaurant.
- Thursday:
Montalcino. Guided visit of two of the best wineries producing Brunello wines, with wines sampling. Lunch at the enoteca of the castle of Montalcino hamlet, including wine sampling.
- Friday:
Chianti Classico. Ride through the beautiful hills of Chianti Classico area, to visit 2 Chianti Classico best wineries with ine sampling, plus lunch with selected wine in renowned restaurant of the area.
- Saturday:
Vernaccia. Visit of San Gimignano medieval town. Wine tasting of Vernaccia wines at the castle enoteca. Home made lunch in a farm/winery including wines of their production. Return to Florence around 4 pm for departures.
Tuscany Cooking Break at San Gimignano
A few days giving you a great experience with the best pleasures Tuscany has to offer . . . food, wine, olive oil, art and nature. Four day program, from Thursday to Sunday
- Thursday:
Arrivals from 5 pm onward. Free pick up at Castelfiorentino r.r.station. Dinner at 8 pm.
- Friday:
In the morning, visit of Volterra with its two milleniums art and architecture, lunch at renowned restaurant. Afternoon visit of an excellent winery and guided wine tasting of their best wines. Evening cooking class by the chef Swan, based on historical and traditional Tuscan cuisine, followed by dinner.
- Saturday:
In the morning, hands-on cooking class by home-cook Emanuela, in her farm, based on traditional recipes and saffron specialties, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, guided walk in San Gimignano, the famous medieval "towers town". Dinner at your hotel.
- Sunday:
Cooking class by Loredana for hand-made pasta and mediterranean sauces, followed by lunch at her farm house. Afternoon walk in San Miniato medieval town. Departures from San Miniato r.r.station around 5 pm.
Tuscany Cooking Break Fiesole
Few intence days for a great experience with the best of Tuscany pleasures: food, wine, olive oil, art, history and nature. Four day program, from Thursday to Sunday.
- Thursday:
Arrivals in the mornig. Pick up at Florence airport at 11 am. Check in at Hotel Villa Fiesole. Lunch in Fiesole. Afternoon drive to Siena. Guided walk for the afternoon combined with some free time for shopping. Return to Fiesole for dinner at the hotel.
- Friday:
Drive through the hills and hamlets in the Chianti Classico area. Guided visits of a winery and vineyard with a professional sommelier. Enjoy typical lunch at a renowned restaurant in typical Chianti town of Castellina. Walk in town with some time for shopping. Guided visit and wine tasting in a second winery in Chianti town of Greve. Dinner at restaurant of your hotel.
- Saturday:
In the morning, enjoy an excellent, hands-on cooking class with a delightful woman, Emanuela at her ancient but very nice, typical Tuscan home in San Gimignano, with full menu lunch and Vernaccia wines of her production. After lunch an escorted walk to visit the old town with some time for shopping. Dinner at Hotel Villa Fiesole restaurant.
- Sunday:
Guided morning tour of Firenze, lunch in Florence at renowned trattoria, a little free time at San Lorenzo outdoor market. Drive to Florence airport or railway station at 4 pm for departures.
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Cooking and Touring the coast - Lucca, Pisa, Cinque Terre
The most elegant town of Tuscany, Lucca, the best coast of Tuscany, Versilia, the leaning tower town Pisa, the untouched jewel-villages in the Cinque Terre. A fabulous short program, savouring Tuscan cuisine at its best, cooking with top chefs, living an unforgettable experience, in touch with art, tradition, history, nature. Three night program, from Thursday to Sunday.
- Thursday:
Arrivals to Villa Chini in Versilia in the afternoon around 4 pm. Between 4 and 5 pm. free pick up from Pisa airport or Pisa railway station to your hotel. Evening cooking class by Loretta Degli Innocenti, chef of Villa Chini, specialising in Tuscan traditional cuisine, followed by dinner.
- Friday:
Tour to Cinque Terre, one of the most spectacular and fascinating areas of the Italian coastline. By foot, car, train and boat, we will explore four of the "five lands", the untouched fishing villages standing like antique jewels on the steep coast. Fish lunch at a typical "trattoria". Return and dinner at your hotel.
- Saturday:
Morning hands-on cooking class about local cuisine style by Stefania at her restaurant in Pisa, followed by lunch. Escorted visit of Pisa main historical sites including the leaning tower in Piazza dei Miracoli. Return and dinner at your hotel.
- Sunday:
Tour to Lucca. Visit of a Renaissance Villa in the Lucca countryside. Lunch at renowned restaurant. Guided walk to the main art sites of the old inwall town. Transfer to Pisa for deparures around 5 pm.
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FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.AOLMAIA.COM
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6 DAY COOKING TOURS IN TUSCANY |
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Cook and Tour, Florence
Especially dedicated to those who love Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine and culture, this is a touring hands-on cooking course by expert home-cooks and one chef, teaching traditional Tuscan and Italian cuisine. Cooking classes by different cooks, in different kitchens and locations, so to give you a wide experience of cooking styles. And every day you will visit an art town in a special site of our region. Five-night cooking holiday, from Sunday to Friday.
- Sunday:
Arrivals to Florence in the evening, check in at Albion Hotel from 3pm onward. Welcome dinner at renowned restaurant.
- Monday:
Guided visit of old Florence. Lunch at typical local trattoria near San Lorenzo open market. Free afternoon for museums visit or shopping. Dinner at hotel restaurant.
- Tuesday:
Loredana's cooking class at her farm, based on traditional Italian hand made pasta. After lunch, walking visit of San Miniato. Dinner at hotel.
- Wednesday:
Cooking class by chef Alberto Busetto at his restaurant in the Chianti Rufina area, followed by lunch. Visit of winery's cellars and wineyards, guided tasting of their wines. Dinner at hotel.
- Thursday:
Cooking class by Emanuela on traditional Tuscan cuisine and saffron specialties at her farm, lunch with wine of her production. After lunch guided walk in San Gimignano, the medieval "100 towers town". Dinner at hotel.
- Friday:
Cooking class by Stefania at her restaurant Stazione Leopolda in Pisa, about Tuscan cuisine. Guided visit of the "leaning tower town". Drop off at Pisa airport or station for departures.
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Cook and Tour, San Miniato
Especially dedicated to those who love Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine and culture, this is a touring "hands-on" cooking course by expert home-cooks and one chef, teaching traditional Tuscan and Italian cuisine. Cooking classes by different cooks, in different kitchens and locations, so to give you a wide experience of cooking styles. And every day you will have a tour to visit an art town or a special site of our region. Five-night program, from Tuesday to Sunday.
- Tuesday:
Arrivals in the evening. Free pick up at San Miniato r.r.station between 5 and 6 pm. Home made dinner by your host Loredana.
- Wednesday:
Cooking class by Stefania at her restaurant Stazione Leopolda in Pisa, about Tuscan cuisine. Guided visit of the "leaning tower town". Home made dinner by your host Loredana.
- Thursday:
Class by Michela at her farm-house to enjoy making and baking pizza and schiacciata in an antique wood-fire brick-oven... and eating all together with good wine and Vin Santo al fresco in her garden. Afternoon visit of San Miniato town and visit of a renowned winery with wine tasting. Dinner at your lodge.
- Friday:
Morning tour to Volterra, the fascinating town where you'll discover the Etruscan, Roman and Medieval history and art. Lunch at typical restaurant in town. Evening cooking class by chef Bartolo based on historical recipes of Italian Renaissance, followed by dinner at his restaurant.
- Saturday:
Cooking class by Emanuela on traditional Tuscan cuisine and saffron specialties at her farm, lunch with wine of her production. After lunch tour of San Gimignano, the medieval "towers town". Home made dinner by your host Loredana.
- Sunday:
Loredana's cooking class in her kitchen, based on traditional Italian hand made pasta, at her farm-house. Departures After lunch, transfer to San Miniato r.r.station for departures.
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The Great Escape in Tuscany
 A new motorbike itinerary through Maremma (Tuscany), along enchanting roads, among breathtaking landscapes and precious antique hamlets. Driving a brand new Bonneville. Seven days, six nights with an average distance of 80 kilometres per day.
- Sunday:
Arrivals to Alberese, check in at La Pulledraia in the Park of Uccellina, presentation briefing, motorbikes check, dinner.
- Monday:
By bike from Alberese to Campiglia Marittima, via Castiglione, Follonica, Riotorto, Cafaggio. Visit of Campiglia Marittima and lunch at renowned restaurant. - By bike from Campiglia to Strove, via Monterotondo, Montieri, Palazzetto, Sovicille, Marmoraia, Monteriggioni. Visit of the ruins of San Galgano Abbey, visit of Monteriggioni castle, dinner and night at hotel in Strove.
- Tuesday:
By bike from Strove to Siena and back. Guided visit of Siena, lunch at Enoteca Italiana, free time for shopping, dinner and night in Strove.
- Wednesday:
By bike from Strove to Bagni San Filippo, via Monteroni, Buonconvento, Montalcino. Lunch at the enoteca of Montalcino castle, thermal bath at hot spa, dinner and night at Hotel Terme San Filippo.
- Thursday:
By bike from Bagni San Filippo to Sovana via Abbadia San Salvatore (Monte Amiata), Sorano, Pitigliano. Vist and lunch in Sovana, visit of Pitigliano, visit of Sorano hamlet, dinner and night at Hotel Scilla.
- Friday:
By bike from Sovana to Alberese, via Manciano, Capalbio, Chiarone Scalo, Monte Argentario (strada della costa dell'Argentario), Santo Stefano. Lunch at porto Santo Stefano, dinner and night at La Pulledraia in the Park of Uccellina.
- Saturday:
Departures, optional guided tour and lunch in Pisa.
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FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.AOLMAIA.COM
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