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Wild About Mushrooms...Truffles




Since the times of the Greeks and Romans these mushrooms have been used in Europe as delicacies, as aphrodisiacs, and as medicines. They are among the most expensive of the world's natural foods. Truffles cry out to be showcased elegantly but simply—the classic backdrops for the intense flavour of these rare and delicious wild mushrooms are mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, pasta, polenta and risotto …


Itinerary


Day 1
  • Arrival at FCO Airport & private transfer by luxury Mercedes to Gubbio.
  • Check in Hotel Relais Ducale.
  • Welcome gourmet dinner at the exclusive restaurant “La Taverna del Lupo” – beverages included.


Day 2
  • Morning tour to a local market with chef’s assistants for food shopping and walking city tour of Gubbio with English speaking guide. Time on your own for lunch.
  • In the afternoon, meeting with Cavalier Mencarelli for your first cooking lesson: typical Umbrian menu. During your evening dinner you will be able to taste what you prepared during the lesson, accompanied by selected wines.
  • Return to hotel. overnight.


Day 3
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Tour to the countryside “looking for TRUFFLES” with your English speaking guide and truffle dog!!
  • Return to Gubbio – free time for lunch.
  • In the afternoon 2nd cooking lesson: dishes prepared with TRUFFLES, followed by dinner
  • Return to Hotel and overnight.

Day 4
  • After breakfast, early departure to Torgiano - for a full day tour and visit to the wine and oil museums, followed by oil & wine tasting with bruschette and local products
  • Return to Hotel – evening at leisure.


Day 5
  • Late morning wine tasting @ La Taverna del Lupo and taste of local products.
  • Afternoon cooking lesson: dishes cooked with WINE, followed by Farewell Dinner.

Day 6
  • Morning Transfer by private Mercedes to Rome or Airport.



Tour Includes

  • Private return transfers from Rome or Rome Airport.
  • 5 nights accommodation 4* star Relais Ducale with daily breakfast
  • Three cooking lessons – followed by dinner
  • Dinner on day of arrival in exclusive restaurant
  • Tours as per itinerary



2006 Rates Based on Double

  • Euros 1800.00
  • Available Jan, Feb & March – Nov. arrivals on Sundays





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