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6 Day Da Lino Tuscan and Florentine Cooking Holiday in Florence
Galilei Institute, Via degli Alfani 68, 50121 Florence, Italy
Tuscany Cooking Vacation
The Italian cuisine is known all over the world. Pizza and pasta have become common dishes in many places. But the Italian cuisine is much more than this and varies from region to region. The course of the Italian cuisine in Florence "Da Lino" gives you the opportunity of getting to know the Tuscan and Florentine food, studying under a very experienced chef who, during the course, will share some of his culinary secrets with you.
Meet the instructors
Lino
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Highlights
- 3 days of cooking
- Ingredients for cooking, apron, and hat
- Lessons of how to make homemade pasta
- Learn the secret recipes of traditional Italian and Tuscan dishes
- Books, notebooks, and the list of the recipes
- Dinner or lunch included in the course
- 5 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Italian
Group size: Maximum of 2 participants
Airport transfer available:
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) (US$ 166 per person)
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) (US$ 166 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (US$ 61 per person)
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (US$ 61 per person)
Accommodation
The secretary's office of the institute can arrange the lodging for the students among the following:
Hotels
High-quality hotels are located in the central and near the school with special rates for the students of Galilei Institute. Single and double rooms are available.
Local family house
Living with a Florentine family is the best way to practice your Italian and to find a friendly and sociable atmosphere. Mornings breakfast and dinner are with the family's members.
Apartments
You can also opt for furnished and fully furnished apartments of different sizes with all facilities for a comfortable stay, supplied with linen and towels. Shared and private apartments are available.
Aside from the institute's own database where they search for the right accommodation for students, Galilei Institute also refers to external agencies so that students can choose from a wider variety of possibilities.
Program
The Italian cuisine course program "Da Lino" covers traditional Italian as well as Tuscan dishes, which have been revisited and renovated with the great knowledge and professional approach of a very fine chef. Within a wide menu that includes all the main dishes of Italian cuisine, you will find some popular specialties of Tuscan cuisine such as:
First courses
- Pasta e fagioli
- Ribollita
- Minestra di farro
- Acqua cotta
- Pappa al pomodoro
Second courses
- Trippa alla fiorentina
- Ossobuco
- Spezzatino di manzo
- Baccalà alla livornese
- Stracotto
Desserts
- Zuccotto
- Meringa
- Tiramisù
- Torta della nonna
- Castagnaccio
Italian cooking course
The courses of Italian cuisine in Florence can be followed by anyone. No particular requirements nor enrollment in these Italian courses are requested to attend this program. The only prerequisite to participate in this course is your love for cooking, for Italy, and for Tuscany.
Each lesson ends up with the participants dining on the dishes they have prepared accompanied by a suitable wine. The menu constantly evolves and changes, taking into consideration students' differing interests and requests. The program revolves around the seasons, as Lino prefers to always work with fresh ingredients rather than with frozen ones.
The course of Italian cuisine is completed with lessons of how to make homemade pasta such as tagliatelle, ravioli di ricotta e spinaci, tortelli di patate, tortellini, gnocchi, and pici.
Course outline
The cooking class will take place on Tuesday, Thrusday and Friday. Each session lasts three hours, from 15:30 to 18:30. All students will receive the list of the recipes they prepared, as well as the apron and the hat they used during the course. The course will be taught in English and Italian. Additional cooking courses on Monday and Wednesday can be arranged upon request for additional price.
The course can be arranged for a single person as well as for small groups of up to a maximum four participants. The course can be attended for a minimum of one week to a maximum of four weeks.
Participants are encouraged to tell Galilei Institue in advance which Italian dishes they would like to learn to prepare so that they can satisfy some of their personal expectations and tastes.
Instructors
Lino
The restaurant "Da Lino" is one of the best known among the traditional restaurants of Florence. Lino, the owner and chef of the restaurant, was also the president of the Florentine Chefs Association.
Location
The Galilei Institute is one of the most prestigious among the Italian language and culture schools in Italy for foreigners. The school is located downtown Florence, in the area of the university and in the same block as the Gallery of the Academy where the Michelangelo's David is shown.
Distances
- Battistero - 3 minutes
- Campanile di Giotto - 3 minutes
- Cattedrale (Duomo) - 3 minutes
- Chiesa di S. Croce - 15 minutes
- Chiesa di S. Maria Novella - 15 minutes
- Chiesa di S. Lorenzo - 10 minutes
- Galleria degli Uffizi - 15 minutes
- Mercato centrale - 10 minutes
- Museo Nazionale (Bargello) - 10 minutes
- Palazzo Medici-Riccardi - 5 minutes
- Palazzo Strozzi - 15 minutes
- Palazzo Vecchio (Comune) - 15 minutes
- Ponte Vecchio - 20 minutes
- Stazione Centrale - 15 minutes
Food
On the days of cooking course, dinner or lunch is included in the course. The meal will be served with a suitable glass of wine. If you stay in a hotel, daily breakfast is included while if you stay with a local family house, daily breakfast and dinner are included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Guided tours and visits to the museums and churches
These guided tours and visits in Florence can be followed by anyone. All lessons can be taught in Italian or English. The visits and guided tours in Florence can either be followed in the morning or in the afternoon and are recommended for anyone who is seeking stimulating and less standard information on the greatness of the Renaissance period.
Wine tasting tours
Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and the Sangiovese wines are some of the most famous Italian wines. Take the opportunity to taste them directly in the area of their origin taking one of Italian wine tasting tours: a unique experience, which will make you appreciate even more the world-famous wines of the Chianti and Montalcino area and reveal you the secrets of the winemaking process. Knowledgeable guides will make the most complex wine issues interesting, easy to understand, and fun.
Private tours and excursions
Anyone can join these tours and excursions in Italy. All tours and excursions can be conducted in English or Italian. Each excursion takes place every day. This program of the private tours in Italy to the most notable and beautiful sites represents a natural continuation of the Art History course outside Florence. It can also be considered just as a program of excursions by itself, for those who don't want to participate in the Art History course or any other of courses.
The program of tours and excursions in Italy is recommended for everyone who wishes to enjoy the scenery while gaining a complete view of Italian historical beauties. Depending on the distance from Florence, some tours last half day (four hours) while others require a full day (seven hours).
For further information about each activity, please enquire to Galilei Insititute directly.
What's included
- 3 days of cooking
- 5 nights accommodation
- Apron and hat
- Books, notebooks, and the list of the recipes
- Daily breakfast (if staying in a hotel)
- Daily breakfast and dinner (if staying in a local family house)
- Daily lunch or dinner after the course
- Enrollment fee
- Ingredients for cooking
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PSA
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
70 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 166 per person
FLR
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)
5 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 61 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights to arrive at Florence Airport (FLR). Transfer from and to this airport is available on request at 55 EUR. You can also fly to Pisa International Airport (PSA). The pickup service from this airport costs 150 EUR.
Arrival by train
The nearest train station is Florence train station. Transfer from and to this station is available on request at 30 EUR.
Airport: Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) (US$ 166 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (US$ 61 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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