Italian Maremma & Umbria: A Pasta & Wine Lover's Culinary Tour
Date(s):
Oct 3 - 13, 2012
Join Aliza Green, Italian food expert and author of 12 culinary books including the highly successful Making Artisan Pasta, for a 10-day exploration of autumn culinary delights starting in the Maremma, heartland of Italy’s ancient Etruscan culture and moving on to Orvieto in Umbria. Terme Calidario Roman-style hot springs, chocolate-wine pairing workshop with cioccolataio Domenico d'Affronto of La Conca d’Oro, tour Italian-Jewish Pitigliano, Slow Food restaurant meals. Petra Winery. Meet Davide Fedele, producer of superb heritage Cinta Senese salume (cured meats). In Umbria, dinner and hand-stretched pasta demo at Chef Valentina Santanicchio’s Al Saltapicchio, a day in the country at top winery, Falesco. Meet Chef Velia de Angelis (star of Italian television’s Chef per un Giorno) at her La Champagneria. We invite you to learn to make artisan pasta with local experts, and receive a personally autographed copy of Aliza’s book upon your return.
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Pricing
Land Package Price: $4950.00* per person based on two sharing
Single Supplement: $895.00 limited availability, please inquire
*Price subject to revision at 90 days prior to travel date. Rate is based on a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 guests traveling together throughout. Price based on currency exchange as of March 2, 2012.
For reservations contact:
Epicopia Culinary Journeys
5042 Rabbit Ridge Court
Rockwall, Texas 75032 USA
Tel: 972.771.3510 or 877.661.3844
www.epicopia.com
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What is included?
- Hosted throughout by Epicopia Experience Director, Aliza Green
- Transportation to and from Rome's Fiumicino Airport
- All transfers and baggage handling
- 10 nights' accommodation (as listed or similar)
- Daily breakfast, 8 lunches, and 9 dinners (total of 3 meals on own)
- Limited local wines (or non-alcoholic beverages) with included lunches and dinners
- Transportation by deluxe mini-coach with an experienced, professional driver
- All cooking classes and demonstrations
- Licensed professional guide in Pitigliano and where required
- 3 winery visits & tastings
- Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the itinerary
- VAT and other taxes
- Signed copy of Aliza Green's Making Artisan Pasta upon your return
- Welcome package
Not included:
- Gratuities to driver and guides
- Meals not indicated as included in the itinerary
- International airfares to/from Rome
- Travel Protection and Cancellation Insurance is recommended (must provide proof of coverage or signed statement)
Experience Director for this Journey
Aliza Green, CCP
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