Flavours of Italy

ITALY

Cooking & GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS IN Lazio

Lazio is an area of outstanding beauty and history. Located between the Apennines and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the region is known for its volcanic lakes, mountains, gorges, olive groves and vineyards.

Our hotel is in the heart of Etruria, the region between Tuscany and Rome and land of the Etruscans. It is an area of immense wealth due to the important history of the Etruscans and more recently, the Romans. In our private kitchen we offer hands-on instruction on home-style and light Italian cuisine.

The emphasis is on simplicity, quality, fresh ingredients and easy-to make recipes, including gnocchi, the famous Etruscan based soup Aquacotta, frittata and risotto. Lessons are complemented by visits to wineries, an ancient olive mill, the making of Ricotta cheese and gathering of mushrooms.

Our walk takes us through splendid and almost untouched countryside, dotted with traditional farms and countless acres of ancient olive groves. Everywhere in Lazio we will see reminders of the region's Etruscan, Roman and Medieval past. Highlights include a walk around Civita, Pitigliano and Norchia, one of the most important Etruscan centres in Lazio.

On day 7 we return to Florence where the Flavours of Italy tour concludes.

OUR HOTELS & CUISINE

We stay in a wonderful hotel in Bolsena, right at the edge of Lake Bolsena. It is set in a nice garden, complete with a swimming pool. We have selected a number of individual restaurants which highlight the diversity of the "Cucina Casalinga". The two dinners during our 2 days of cooking will be in the cosy dining room of our private house, enjoying our efforts from day to day, together with some excellent local wines.

TOUR COMBINATION

Departure dates have been arranged to allow both the "The Flavours of Italy" and "La Dolce Vita" walks to be combined.

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