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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
Waldemar H. de Boer, PhD. Art History Expert in Florence
Courses / Programs
There is an ideal solution for people who would like to visit Florence and learn about its art treasures, but only have a couple of days time. The expert Waldemar H. de Boer offers short art history courses (3 days) in the beautiful Palazzo Guadagni at Piazza Santo Spirito.These courses are perfect for those who prefer lessons in small groups and are looking for a teacher with a PhD level. Of course, we will not only talk about art, but also go and see some beautiful masterpieces. Site visits to a.o. the Uffizi, the Palazzo Pitti and the Medici chapels are included. No prior knowledge of art history is necessary to participate.
Art History Courses e.g. Early and High Renaissance in Florence, Late Renaissance and Mannerism in Florence, Medici Villas and Gardens; Art History Lectures.
Istituto d'Arte Applicata e Design (IAAD), Turin
Courses / Programs
The Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design (IAAD) in Turin (Torino), Italy is a design school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of industrial design, interior and furniture design, advertising and graphic design and transportation design. It was founded in 1978 by the initiative of a group of professionals that operate in the field of visual communication and product design. The teaching-staff, supported by visiting professors, is mainly composed by professionals, tightly linked to the national and international “design system”. IAAD focuses on filling the distance between students and job opportunities (end of year thesis developments in partnerships with Italian and international firms, forming internships, creation of public exhibitions). The institute is recognised as an important reference point for the firms that are looking for highly qualified professionals in design. Our aim is to guide the best students in their first steps towards their professional future.
We offer Bachelor and Master degree programs in the following areas:
• Transportation design
• Industrial design
• Interior & furniture design
• Advertising & graphic design
• Transportation design
• Industrial design
• Interior & furniture design
• Advertising & graphic design
Accademia Riaci, Florence
Courses / Programs
• Would you like to take the first step towards a new career in the exciting fashion industry, or take an advanced fashion design or fashion business course to improve your job opportunities in this competitive field?• Conveniently located in the heart of Florence, Accademia Riaci is an international art and design school that provides fashion design and fashion business & marketing courses to Italian students and international students from around the world.
• Taught in Italian with English & Spanish interpretation, our quality courses include professional one-year master courses, one-year / semester programs, internship programs, summer courses, and short courses (including intensive options & private lessons available for students with limited time).
• Taught by experienced and dedicated faculty who are leaders in their respective fields, courses offered at Accademia Riaci also include Bag Making, Bag Design, Shoe Making, Shoe Design, Painting & Drawing, Graphic Design, Product Design, and Interior Design among many others.
Accademia Riaci Student Testimonial:
"The teachers are excellent, very knowledgeable, and very devoted. I had a great stay and learned a lot. My skills definitely grew and I will apply them in the future. I spent my free time in culture events in and around Florence."
- Svenne, Netherlands
Fashion Courses in Florence:
Taught in Italian with English & Spanish interpretation
• One-Year Diploma Course / Semester Programs:
Fashion Design; Fashion Business & Marketing
• Master Courses: Academic Year & Semester Programs available
Fashion Design; Fashion Business
• Short Courses: Study for 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 12 / 24 weeks
Fashion Design; Fashion Business
• Summer Courses: Study for 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 12 weeks
Fashion Design
Taught in Italian with English & Spanish interpretation
• One-Year Diploma Course / Semester Programs:
Fashion Design; Fashion Business & Marketing
• Master Courses: Academic Year & Semester Programs available
Fashion Design; Fashion Business
• Short Courses: Study for 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 12 / 24 weeks
Fashion Design; Fashion Business
• Summer Courses: Study for 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 12 weeks
Fashion Design
accademia d'arte
Courses / Programs
Accademia d'arte offers specialized art holidays in Italy. We are located at the border of the Italian Riviera and the famous French "Cote d'Azur", next to Monte Carlo. International artist Nicole Durand offers painting, drawing and scuplture classes and workshops for beginner to advanced artists. Classes can be taught in English, Italian and French.
We also provide cooking lessons, food and wine testing, museum visits and other excursions to allow you to experience the Italian language and culture.
Each student is assigned a semi private studio to study and develop their own personal work, with 24 hour access, in a safe environment at the school.
Normally students come for short periods (one to 3 months) however there are many students who choose to remain longer. We organize housing for each student close to the studio. Non-painting partners are welcome.
Art Classes / Workshops (taught in English, French, or Italian)
- Painting
- Landscape drawing
- Sculpture
- We teach many techniques including on site drawing, learning about persperctive, watercolour, charcoal, anatomical studies, clay modelling, stone or wood carving.
- We also provide cooking lessons, food and wine testing, excusions including museums visits.
- Painting
- Landscape drawing
- Sculpture
- We teach many techniques including on site drawing, learning about persperctive, watercolour, charcoal, anatomical studies, clay modelling, stone or wood carving.
- We also provide cooking lessons, food and wine testing, excusions including museums visits.
Studium Architecturae - Florence Design School
Courses / Programs
A New Concept School. Design theory combined with practice made up of International professional studios of Architecture and Interior Design in one of the most iconic cities in Europe - Florence!A fully Immersive and cutting edge experience of Italian culture, where we live together trough study, work and Friendship.
Master of INTERIOR & FURNITURE DESIGN - 1 or 2 years
Dual Master of INTERIOR & STREET FURNITURE DESIGN
Master of ARCHITECTURE - 1 year
Dual Master ARCHITECTURE & URBAN INTERIOR DESIGN
Short Course INTERIOR & FURNITURE DESIGN
Short Course INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Dual Master of INTERIOR & STREET FURNITURE DESIGN
Master of ARCHITECTURE - 1 year
Dual Master ARCHITECTURE & URBAN INTERIOR DESIGN
Short Course INTERIOR & FURNITURE DESIGN
Short Course INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
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