“Flavors of forest truffle, porcini mushroom, game meat & much more”
4 Day Truffle Hunting Italian Culinary Vacations in Tuscany, Province of Arezzo
Villa Le 3 Rose, Localita Libbia Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Flavours of the Forest Cooking Vacations in Tuscany
Flavors of the forest cooking holiday is for those who want to immerse themselves in the preparation of dishes and recipes, important Tuscan tradition, with forest products such as mushrooms, truffles, chestnuts, honey, and roast game. You can dive (hands-on) in the regional culinary traditions (40 recipes to choose from) and discover places where history and nature has taken its course, through guided tours and excursions.
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Fabrizio
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Highlights
- Private truffle hunting tour
- 2 hands-on, Italian cooking classes
- Historical village excursions
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinks with meals
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction
Group size: 2-6 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
From today, you will have the opportunity to choose two locations for your magical experience, in Tuscan food and traditions at different prices as follows:
Villa Le 3 Rose Farmhouse
Villa Le 3 Rose Farmhouse is nestled in the rolling hills surrounding the ancient city of Arezzo. Just 7 kilometres away from the historical city of Arezzo, the villa is accessible by car or by public bus.
The farm provides three comfortable apartments with a small kitchen a private garden entrance. It's a lovely peaceful location with panoramic views over the city of Arezzo, where "on your leisure" you can relax at the swimming pool with an excellent glass of Chianti of own produce.
The villa is equipped with a cosy food court and restaurant point, where you will carry out your cooking lessons in a well-equipped kitchen and enjoy delicious cuisine, prepared by you and your private executive chef using organic products….
Moon Light Homestay
Moon Light Homestay is located in one of the most beautiful residential areas, surrounded by prestigious cellars and woods of the Lignano National Park. Three km from the centre of the historic city of Arezzo On a hill surrounded by nature.
The facilities at guests' disposal include a fenced park of 6 hectares, heated Jacuzzi pool, and relaxation area with loungers and sofa and solar outdoor shower. It offers three bedrooms with bathroom on suite, with all the comforts of a hotel.
The villa is equipped with a restaurant and professional kitchen where you can indulge yourself with the help of the chef, on new techniques and flavours of Tuscan and Italian cuisine.
Program
Day 1: Arrival, cooking class
- Meeting at the Arezzo train station or at the villa
- Enjoy typical welcome garden aperitif buffet with Prosecco wine tasting
- In the late afternoon, your first cookery introductions on the basics of Italian cuisine, in which you will prepare the evening meal
Day 2: A truffle tour and history tour
- After breakfast, take a cultural excursion (places of great historical importance) of the Tiberina Valley.
- Lunch and drinks included at a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon, hiking tour in the woods searching for precious truffles with the help of experienced guides and dogs.
- Savour the typical calzone-pizza MENU prepared for you.
- Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Cookery class, free time
- After breakfast, your final hands-on cookery lesson, followed by lunch
- Return in the villa for a farewell dinner prepared for you
Day 4: Departure
- Breakfast
- Spend some time to relax
- You will be taken back to the Arezzo central train station
Included excursions
- 1 Historical tour
- 1 truffle tour
- 2 cooking lesson
Instructors
Fabrizio Merli
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Chef Fabrizio grew up in a family with strong Italian culinary traditions, foundations of the traditional Tuscan cuisine, and the Mediterranean diet. After a long experience in the UK as a chef, then he moved to various countries and worked with important chefs, who have taught him new techniques and exotic touches. While favoring the traditional cuisine, using methods of the past and highest quality ingredients, Fabrizio can delight with aromas giving them a contemporary twist.
Location
Your cooking holiday will take place on the outskirts of the historic city of Arezzo city; origins are lost in the very ancient past. As the settlement grew, it eventually became an important Etruscan city and was later part of Rome. Already in the 4th century, Arezzo had become a Bishopric. It was occupied by the Lombards at the end of the 6th century and was strongly conditioned by their influence.
In the Middle Ages, Arezzo was a free and powerful commune, often ruled by its bishops who were counts of the Holy Roman Empire. The city was frequently at war, with Siena certainly, but above all with Florence and, in 1384, it was finally subjugated to Florentine rule. From then onwards, with the exception of two widespread rebellions in 1502 and 1529-30, Arezzo's history runs parallel to the history of Florence and, later on, to the fortunes of Tuscany.
Today, the ancient center of the city retains all the fascination of its illustrious past. The principal buildings and monuments possess a wealth of Medieval and Renaissance art created by artists such as Cimabue, Michelangelo, Piero della Francesa, Andrea della Robbia, and Giorgio Vasari, etc. Arezzo was the birthplace of the great poet Petrarch, the inventor of the Italian language; and it became internationally famous as the backdrop to a widely acclaimed movie when some of the most beautiful corners of the city’s monumental center formed the setting for scenes in Roberto Benigni’s film Life is Beautiful, three-time Oscar winner..
This is Arezzo, the modern, hard-working, artistic city rooted in the past but renewing itself in the architecture of the present and in exhibitions of contemporary art, whose citizens, with their ingenuity and creativity, still find expression in the aromas and tastes of an ancient culinary tradition, in handicrafts of renowned quality, in a genuine sense of hospitality to tourists, and in such jewelry-making expertise that Arezzo is known worldwide as the “city of gold”.
Arezzo is a gem set amidst the gentle Tuscan hills, the birthplace of so many illustrious personages that the distinguished poet Josue Carducci exclaimed that the territory of Arezzo alone is sufficient to give glory to Italy!
Distances
- Perugia airport 80 kilometers – 1,5 hours
- Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), 80 kilometers - 1.5 hour
- Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 250 kilometers - 2-3 hours
- Pisa International Airport (PSA), 150 kilometers - 2 hours
- San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG), 80 kilometers - 1 hour 30 minutes
- Siena downtown, 60 kilometers
- Florence downtown , 60 kilometers
- Cortona, 30 kilometers
Food
Maximum guarantee on the organic products that will be used during your vacation, most of MangiarDivino's production. You will learn to prepare all the essential of an Italian meal with the passion for reviving Tuscany historic recipes while giving them a contemporary twist appetizers, bread, pizza, soups, homemade pasta accompanied by sauces, meats, vegetables, and finish with delicious desserts. You will be using vegetables in season from MangiarDivino's own farm or from local markets. All the others ingredients used will be purchased in the morning before the course, from trusted suppliers, to guarantee top quality and freshness.
During your stay, you will have the chance to taste wines Chianti IGT, Vin Santo dessert wine, and extra virgin olive oil from MangiarDivino's production farm, totally organic, with the quality of the past. All of MangiarDivino's products can be purchased with suitable packaging for transportation. Also available, are confitures and organic products such as truffles, porcini mushroom sauce, and other culinary delights from a local producer, strictly sealed for oversea transport.
Their cooking lessons are relaxed, fun, and hands-on. They take place in the fully-equipped restaurant kitchen of the villa, with everyone working in a group with the chef. As MangiarDivino takes small groups, up to 8 participants, everyone can really get involved. Chef Fabrizi,o with his skills and experience, will bring you all the passion for cooking and Tuscan tradition while creating recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Italian food is simple but tasty, with ingredients that can be found mostly everywhere. Your chef, Fabrizio, will go into some depth regarding the history and science nutrition of each dishes, so even expert guests will come away having learned quite a lot.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
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)
- Biking tour
- Cheese tour
- City escape tours
- Golf course
- Horse riding
- Medieval hamlets tour
- Medieval tournaments tour
- Relaxing in garden or swimming
- Trekking and hiking tour
What's included
- 1 excursions
- 2 cookery lessons
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Transfer to from train station
- Truffle hunting tour
- Welcome Prosecco wine testing with Tuscan appetizer
What's not included
- Additional tours
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Train fare
- Transfer to from airport (extra price available on request)
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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2026
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