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Hotel SantoIanni, Via Tremiti, 2, San Martino in Pensilis, Campobasso 86046, Italy
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Italy Cooking Vacation
San Martino in Pensilis is not only the ideal village to spend an unforgettable and entertaining holiday in Italy. Join this perfect program for lovers of wine and gourmets including cooking classes. The program involves hands-on cooking classes that will be accompanied by wine tasting. Experience Italy in ways you have always dreamed of, “like an Italian“! And what better way if not “off the beaten path!". The tour includes visits to century-old artisans, cultural and architectural sites, olive groves, and wine cellars. Don’t miss out on discovering “the region that doesn't exist!"
Highlights
- 4 cooking classes
- Enjoy a day trip to the Tremiti Islands
- Experience truffle preparation or hunting
- Enjoy cheese, olive oil, and wine tastings
- All ingredients, an apron, and a recipe book will be provided
- All daily meals and drinks are included
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Airport transfer included:
Naples International Airport
Accommodation
During this holiday, you will be staying at Hotel SantoIanni.
Program
These holidays are a hands-on experience. A mix of food, culture, and practical lessons. An experience allowing you to fully immersive yourself in the cuisine and culture of Molise. Learn to make dishes that you can easily reproduce at home. You will amaze yourselves and your friends by creating fresh pasta, traditional Central Italian dishes, and of course pizza!!
The dishes are those of traditional Abruzzo / Molisane, such as Pallotte Cacio e Uova with Tomato Sauce, Cantucci Biscuits, Wine Biscotti, and a Chocolate Wine Cake since this is a wine region. Wine for everyone!!
Molise produces 60% of all the truffles in Italy, therefore, we have of course added several truffles recipes for you to tackle.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport transfer and welcome dinner
Free airport pick-up from Rome or Naples. Drive from the airport towards Molise and onwards to the small town of San Martino in Pensilis. You will be dropped off at Hotel Santoianni, where you will be staying for the duration of your holiday. After you are settled in your rooms, there will be a short briefing on the tour followed by a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Agnone bell foundry, cheese tasting, and cooking class
At 8 a.m., you’ll leave for Agnone, the center for important archaeological vestiges of the old Oscan-Samnite civilization. Agnone is sometimes called “the Athens of the Sannio” due to the large number of ancient ruins of the Samnitic culture. According to tradition, the name of Agnone derives from the old city of Aquilonia that was destroyed by the Romans.
Agnone also lays claim to the most important ancient Molise document: the so-called “Oscan Tablet” (“Tabula Osca”), a bronze inscription written in the Oscan alphabet that dates from the 3rd century BC and is now kept in the British Museum.
The first visit will be to the Marinelli Bell Foundry. The Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli is an ancient factory for bells that has been operating in Agnone for nearly a millennium. It ranks as one of the oldest companies in the world, where the Marinelli family has run the foundry for the last 1000 years.
After the foundry, you’ll visit the “Francesco Gerbasi” Museum of Copper, one of the last places where you can learn about the ancient art of copper making.
The final visit of the day will be the Di Nucci Cheese Makers, renowned for their aged Caciocavallo di Agnone. The visit will include the chance to taste some of these beautiful cheeses for yourself.
Lunch will be at La Panonda where you be treated to some of the best cuisine the local area has to offer.
After a drive back, the day's cooking class will kick off at 5:30 followed by dinner.
Day 3: Old port fish market, cooking class, and Larino Roman amphitheater
After breakfast you are off to Termoli to visit the old port and buy fish that will be used in your cooking class. At 11 a.m. you’ll take your fresh fish to the day’s cooking class.
After lunch you will take a short drive to Larino, a city of approximately 8,100 inhabitants. The city of Larino has been continuously inhabited for millennia. Originally settled by the Samnite and Frentani tribes of Southern Italy, the city came under the control of the Oscan civilization. In 217 BC, the Romans defeated Hannibal here, and it was later incorporated into the Roman Empire.
You will visit the Roman amphitheater with a dedicated guide. The elliptical amphitheater was built in the 1st century AD by a prominent citizen of Larino who had made his fortune in faraway Rome. The arena could comfortably seat 12,000 spectators.
Then you’ll head over to Palazzo Zappone which was probably originally built as a Norman castle. The palace is now repainted as it would have looked decades ago. The structure has three distinct facades. One distinctly shows the physical structure of the original castle. The second has a Renaissance feel and housed the rulers of the town. The third is a large brick neoclassical structure that was adjoined to the castle in the 19th century.
The day will also include a visit to the Civic Museum and Larino’s Cathedral, which is considered to be one of the finest in Italy.
Then off for some olive oil and wine tasting. The olive oil tasting will take place at Paarco dei Buoi Larino before you head to Cantina Tenimenti Grieco whose grapes come from fields overlooking the Adriatic coast at altitudes above 150 meters. Here, you will enjoy wine tasting and a visit the wine cellar.
That evening, you’ll meet for an Aperitivo followed by dinner.
Day 4: Tremiti Islands
Today you’ll be heading to the beautiful Tremiti Islands, known for their beautifully clear waters and quiet coves. The Islands are a short ferry ride from Termoli. The day will be spent relaxing, sunbathing, and exploring the two main Islands - San Domino and San Nicola. San Domino is the main tourist destination with its popular sandy beach. San Nicola boasts the site of a monastery where a monk named Nicolo is buried.
Legend has it that anytime an attempt was made to move the body, a large storm would appear, preventing any ships from making it to or from the island.
Due to time constraints, there will be no cooking class today.
Please note:
The day trip to Tremiti Islands is only availble between the dates of May 15th to September 30th due to weather restrictions. Outside of these dates, the Tremiti day trip will be substituted with a local vineyard visit for wine tasting, followed by a cooking class in the evening.
Day 5: Olive oil tasting, cooking class, and visit Sepino
In the early morning, you will take a short drive to a small family-run olive mill Parco dei Buoi in the village of Larino. Here the owner, Francesco Travaglini, will give you a private tour of their olive groves, followed by a tasting of his olive oil. As you are tasting, you will have wonderful finger foods to go with it. When tasting the oil you will be in good company. Francesco Travaglini’s oil was used for the last gala President Obama had for his guests! A real show of quality for Molise.
You will then drive back for your cooking class and lunch. After lunch and a short break, you drive to Sepino, Altilia. Sepino was captured by the Romans in 293 BC. The city wall was erected by Tiberius before he became emperor. Within the city walls are the remains of a theater and other buildings including the temples of Jupiter and Apollo. The presence of tombs from the 4th century, suggests that the city had been abandoned by that time.
Supper will be in Sepino, Altilia surrounded by all this history.
Day 6: Truffle preparation OR hunting and cooking class
In the morning you will leave for Centro del Tartufo Molise where you will see how truffles are prepared and converted. For those interested, there is the possibility of truffle hunting. While in the area of Castropignano, you will also visit the Castle of D’Evoli.
Lunch will be at a restaurant where wonderful truffle dishes are prepared. That evening will be your final cooking class. After class, you’ll celebrate your final night with pizza, music, laughter, and the presentation of the recipe book.
Day 7: Final goodbyes and airport transfer
A transfer back to the airport will be provided today.
Included excursions
During this holiday, there will be visits to the Agnone Bell Foundry, the Old Port Fish Market, the Larino Roman Amphitheater, Tremiti Islands (day trip), and Sepino.
Location
This holiday will take place in Molise, Italy. Located along the Adriatic coast, between the Abruzzo and Apulia regions, Molise stands right in the middle of the Italian peninsula. Molise's territory has been producing grapes since time immemorial. Plinio the Ancient even mentioned Cliternia (now called Nuova Cliternia) near Campomarino as one of the best areas for viniculture in his writings of Naturalis Historia.
The region counts for four designated of origin (DOC): Biferno (red, white, and rose), Pentro di Isernia, Molise (red and white), and exclusive to the region and reason of great is Tintilia del Molise, and tally a few more IGT (Indicazione geografica tipica), the most famous one being "Osco" or Terra degli Osci.
Food
During this holiday, you will be served daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There will also be a pizza night with music, laughter, and the presentation of the recipe book.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Alcoholic beverages
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
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Airport pick up & drop off
- Food & drink
- All ingredients
- Apron
- Recipe book
- Personal tour guide
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
230 km
Transfer included
NAP
Naples International Airport
125 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). The organizer will pick you up from the airport. The pick-up and the drop-off are free if there are more than 8 people. If not, the transfer cost is 125 EUR per person. You can also take a bus directly at Rome Airport which brings you to Termoli Bus Station or Tiburtina Bus Station where you will be picked up.
Airport: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Airport transfer included: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Naples International Airport
Airport transfer included: Naples International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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