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Italian Wine & Food Tours in Tuscany, Italy
Vinarium, Tuscany:
Vinarium based in Florence, Italy, is a tour operator specializing in wine and food programs for tourists. Vinarium offers wine tours in Tuscany, guided wine tasting in the best Florentine enotecas (local wine shops), cooking lessons and classes in historical buildings, and guided visits to the best Tuscan wine makers.
English Guided Wine Tasting:
Try how wines can arouse your senses: look, smell and taste. You can't imagine how many sensations you can discover in a glass of wine.
Wine Tasting classes include:
- Private wine tasting
- Super Tuscan Guided Tasting
- Brunello Cellar Tasting
- Group guided wine tasting.
Private Winery Excursions include:
- Chianti Classico Area
- Montalcino and the Brunello
- Seize the Day and the Photo (A guided wine and photo tour in the Chianti classic area with a professional photographer)
- Siena and San Gimignano
- Montepulciano and the Nobile
- Sassicaia and the Coastal Wines
- Wine and tourist programs for Cruisers
- Some of the best Supertuscans in the Chianti Classico area
- Oil cheese and wine in Impruneta and Chianti
- Chianti Rufina
- Montec
arlo and the Lucca Villas
Private Winery Excursion in Montalcino, and the Brunello:
We offer full-day guided tours to Montalcino (120 km south of Florence) wineries by private car or mini-bus. The tour includes wine cellar visits, wine tasting and lunch. Imagine being in one of the most famous cellars in the middle of Brunello vineyards.... in this program you have the chance to visit 2 of the best cellars in the Montalcino area. Everything seems like a dream in the Brunello kingdom-the castle and village of Montalcino atop the highest hill, the roads through the Sangiovese grosso vineyards, the taste from the huge barrels resting in the deep cellars
Tour Highlights:
- Travel by private air-conditioned minibus
- English speaking expert guide in history of art, wine and cookery
- Brunello, the King of Tuscan wines.
Tour Schedule:
- 9:00 Departure from Florence or your location
- 10.30 Visit the Altesino winery and tasting
- 12:00 Visit of Montalcino historical center and lunch at Grappolo Blu
- 15:00 Visit the San Antimo Abbey
- 16:00 Visit the Poggio Antico winery and wine tasting
Cooking Lessons in Tuscany:
Vinarium offers private or group lessons with dinner in Florence or a residential programs in Maremma or in Elba Island.
Cookery classes include:
- Tuscan Cooking private lessons
- Tuscan cooking group lessons
- Maremma residential course
- Art and Cuisine in Florence
- Residential fish cooking course in Elba Island
- Tuscan dinners at your location
- A day in the kitchen of a famous Florentine chef
- Arturo Dori, a famous chef at your home
- Cooking lesson and dinner at Il Maccherone with Sabrina
- Cooking lessons with guided shopping at the market
Address:
via dei Pepi 56A R, Florence, Italy
Florence Design Academy
Courses / Programs
The Florence Design Academy is located in the center of Florence in Italy. The F.D.A. is one of the best and futuristic design schools in Europe for its international award winner teachers and designers with amazing talent. Our school offers academic and master degree courses in Interior Design, Graphic Design and Industrial Design, with the use of high quality equipment and the use of powerful and modern tools. The fusion of our technology and methods are the base of a professional career.
Academic and Master degree courses taught in English:
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
An Italian language course is offered free to our students.
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
An Italian language course is offered free to our students.
Good Tastes Of Tuscany, Florence
Courses / Programs
Good Tastes of Tuscany is located on the outskirts of Florence, Italy in Lastra A Signa. Our cooking classes are conducted in a original kitchen of a 13th Century castle "Villa Pandolfini" located amidst a private estate. Florence can be reached in less than 10 minutes.
Spend a fruitful day in an original gallery kitchen of the 13th century Villa Pandolfini with hands-on instruction by one of our professional Italian chefs.
Our menus vary according to the seasonal cuisine and are universally appealing.
Our goal is to expose you to all of the Good Tastes of Tuscany. We guarantee an unforgettable experience.
We also offer Tuscan Wine Tours. These tours offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy some delicious local foods and full-bodied wines, all in the most spectacular setting of the Tuscan countryside.
Cooking Classes in Tuscany:
- Enjoy a single day, two to three days or a week long cooking classes (Weekly Culinary Adventure) with our experienced Italian chefs.
Cooking course options:
- One Day / Daily Cookery Course
- Multiple Day Cookery Courses
- Cooking Vacation In Italy
- Intense Weekly Culinary Program
- Professional Cooking Courses / Chef Academy
- Educational & Student Culinary Travel Courses
- Enjoy a single day, two to three days or a week long cooking classes (Weekly Culinary Adventure) with our experienced Italian chefs.
Cooking course options:
- One Day / Daily Cookery Course
- Multiple Day Cookery Courses
- Cooking Vacation In Italy
- Intense Weekly Culinary Program
- Professional Cooking Courses / Chef Academy
- Educational & Student Culinary Travel Courses
Italian Culinary Institute
Courses / Programs
• Situated in Copanello, just 5 minutes from the beautiful seaside town of Soverato in the Calabria region of Southern Italy, Italian Culinary Institute (formerly Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary and Pastry Arts) is one of Europe's finest chef training academies.• Founded by Chef John Nocita, ICI presents Italy's most advanced culinary programs for professional chefs, pastry chefs, students, serious home cooks & epicureans. Courses (taught in English or Italian) include full immersion culinary, baking, pastry and gelato programs, with 1-week, 2-week, & 3-month study options available.
• Each of our culinary arts programs include quality hotel accommodation, meals with wine, course materials, culinary travel, market visits, and more!
Student Reviews:
"Life changing experience. They approach all culinary endeavors paying due respect to the ingredients being used"
- Mark, USA
"Studying at ICI was among the most amazing experiences of my life. I attended courses both as a student and was then invited to be an assistant to Chefs John and Nic. Not only did I get a Great Education but the setting overlooking the Ionian Sea was absolutely marvelous and breathtaking."
- Charles, USA
"Attending ICI was the best investment I have ever made for my future. Not only did we learn everything about authentic regional Italian cuisine and become better industry professionals, I learned how to taste and trust my palate. Chef John is a true master and will always be a mentor to me."
- Mike, USA
Professional Italian Cooking Courses / Chef Training
(Short & intensive culinary courses taught in English & Italian languages)
3-month course:
• Master of Italian Cuisine
2-week course:
• The Evolution of Italian Cuisine
1-week courses:
• Foundation of Italian Cuisine
• Traditional Italian Charcuterie
• Artisan Italian Cheese Making course
• Pastry, Desserts and Gelato course
• Pizza Focaccia and Specialty Breads, Artisan Baking
(Short & intensive culinary courses taught in English & Italian languages)
3-month course:
• Master of Italian Cuisine
2-week course:
• The Evolution of Italian Cuisine
1-week courses:
• Foundation of Italian Cuisine
• Traditional Italian Charcuterie
• Artisan Italian Cheese Making course
• Pastry, Desserts and Gelato course
• Pizza Focaccia and Specialty Breads, Artisan Baking
IED Florence
Courses / Programs
IED Florence is a design school offering courses in Fashion, Design, Visual Arts & Communication in both English and Italian. IED Florence, a venue of intercultural exchange and experience dedicated to innovation and contemporary works, is located inside the House of Creativity, the recently restored campus in the Renaissance cloister of Santa Maria Maggiore, just a few meters from Brunelleschi's Dome. Our courses are a perfect solution for students interested in a stimulating new experience in fashion and design. Following a precise methodology and guided by professors, who are all professionals from the chosen field, students will experience the development of a project specific to their interests.
IED is an international design training network. It offers three-year post-secondary school courses, advanced courses and Masters in Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, Madrid, Barcelona and Sao Paulo. Although all the schools and all the campuses apply the same training method and have the same underlying objectives, each one has its own strong, autonomous personality, deriving from roots that delve deep into its host city’s hinterland, production fabric and culture.
Three Year Courses:
- Fashion Communication
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Advertising Communication
- Shoes and accessories design (taught in Italian)
Masters Programs:
- Fashion events and public relations
- Graphic Design
- Arts Management
Semester and One Year Programs:
- Fashion Communication
- New Media Communication
- Fashion Events
- Fashion Marketing
- Fashion Communication and Marketing
Summer Courses:
- Italian Leather Design
- Fashion Events and PR
- Graphic Design and Portfolio
- Fashion Communication
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Advertising Communication
- Shoes and accessories design (taught in Italian)
Masters Programs:
- Fashion events and public relations
- Graphic Design
- Arts Management
Semester and One Year Programs:
- Fashion Communication
- New Media Communication
- Fashion Events
- Fashion Marketing
- Fashion Communication and Marketing
Summer Courses:
- Italian Leather Design
- Fashion Events and PR
- Graphic Design and Portfolio
Accademia d'Arte e Design Leonetto Cappiello, Florence
Courses / Programs
Located in Florence in the Tuscany region of northern Italy, the Leonetto Cappiello Academy of Art and Design provides year-long diploma courses in Visual Design and Interior Design. In addition, we offer a range of short courses and summer courses to students from Italy and around the world.With over 50 years of experience in teaching, and thanks to a constant updating of our courses, the Cappiello Academy is a specialized center for training tomorrow’s professionals in Graphics, Interior Design and Decorating, Advertising and Illustration. Highly qualified teachers, who divide their time between professional work and teaching, bring their experience to the classroom and guarantee a first-hand account of work in their field.
An exclusive conceptual approach to projects stimulates thought and creativity and teaches students to realize their ideas through the most up-to-date tools and software used by professionals. We offer scholarships and free orientation days.
MASTER 1st LEVEL
Interior Design, Graphic Design, Digital Communication
SPECIALIZATION AND PROFFESIONAL COURSES
Exhibition Design, Press Graphic, Interior Design, Web Design, Lighting Design
SUMMER/SHORT COURSES
Interior Design, Press Graphic, Creative Painting
Interior Design, Graphic Design, Digital Communication
SPECIALIZATION AND PROFFESIONAL COURSES
Exhibition Design, Press Graphic, Interior Design, Web Design, Lighting Design
SUMMER/SHORT COURSES
Interior Design, Press Graphic, Creative Painting
Florence Culinary Arts School
Courses / Programs
• Study Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence with Florence Culinary Arts School. We provide a wide range of Professional Chef courses year round and in summer, with long-term and short-term study options to students from around the world. • In addition to our complete culinary training programs, we also provide short specialized courses and custom Italian Home Cooking programs.
• You will cover a range of recipes - from traditional to modern dishes. In addition, you will be exposed to the latest international culinary trends, as well as acquiring up to date information on culinary business practice.
• Our graduates are now playing active roles in diverse fields in the Italian culinary business worldwide. Our students gain hands-on culinary experience in Italy.
• What better place to learn about food than Florence - the capital of Fine Arts. The city is well known worldwide for its artistic heritage, but is also prominent in the field of gastronomy.
• Florence is blessed with a wide variety of ingredients, as Tuscany is known as the heart of Italian culinary tradition.
• Students in all of our courses are encouraged to learn from various experiences, not only to study in the school, but to go out and discover the wonders of Italian food.
Italian Cuisine Professional Chef Courses:
• Chef Training + Restaurant Internship
• Italian Cuisine Chef Training Course (8 weeks)
• Italian Cuisine Quick Learning Course (6 weeks)
Further Food & Beverage Courses:
• Italian Home Cooking classes
• 1-Day Short Cooking courses
• Restaurant Internship course
• Italian Language + Restaurant Internship
• Barista course
• Gelato course
• Sommelier course
• Italian Cooking Summer course
• Italian Cooking Christmas course
• Group training for Foreign Culinary Schools
• Chef Training + Restaurant Internship
• Italian Cuisine Chef Training Course (8 weeks)
• Italian Cuisine Quick Learning Course (6 weeks)
Further Food & Beverage Courses:
• Italian Home Cooking classes
• 1-Day Short Cooking courses
• Restaurant Internship course
• Italian Language + Restaurant Internship
• Barista course
• Gelato course
• Sommelier course
• Italian Cooking Summer course
• Italian Cooking Christmas course
• Group training for Foreign Culinary Schools