SIT Tours 2010 - Florence & Liguria Gourmet Tour

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Florence & Liguria Gourmet Tour 2010 - 7 Days/6 Nights

Florence - Cinque Terre - Florence
SIT Package Highlights include:• 6 nights accommodation in 3 & 4 star hotels (B&B) • 2 cooking lessons • 3 dinners • Private transfers with car and English speaking driver as per itinerary • Private guide at disposal and visits as per itinerary The tour does not include:• Tips, drinks, porterage and personal extras • Everything not mentioned in 'Highlights include' Price per person (based on 2 people) from:$3720 Departure DatesThe programme is available all year round.		Learn to cook traditional dishes from Florence, Cinque Terre and Portofino. Experience buying produce with the locals and create mouthwatering, traditionally inspired meals. When you are not shopping or sampling olive oils or cheeses you will be exploring these towns with your own private guide. Buon Appetito!! Day 1 Florence Arrival at Florence airport and private transfer to the 4 star hotel near Ponte Vecchio. In the late afternoon meet with your hostess for a walk in the historic centre and a visit to the Olio & Convivium “Olioteca” which houses more than 25 olive oils and olive oil tasting. Dinner in one of the favourite local restaurants. Day 2 Florence In the morning meeting with the guide for a full day walking tour: First the Sant’Ambrogio market, the most ancient food market in Florence discovering local products. Light lunch in an Osteria. In the afternoon visit the masterpieces of the historic centre (Duomo, Palazzo della Signoria, Santa Maria Novella , Santa Croce). Day 3 Cinque Terre In the morning private transfer to the Cinque Terre. Stop in Portovenere for lunch in one the most beautiful restaurants “pieds dans l’eau“ in the world (transfer by water taxi) and one of the most famous fish restaurant in Liguria. Accommodation at the 3 star hotel in Monterosso (seaview rooms) where you have your hands on cooking lessons, held by the chef of the restaurant. Time at leisure Day 4 Cinque Terre Paths In the morning meet at your hotel with your private guide for a half day walking tour from Monterosso to Vernazza and Manarola. You will see the unique terraced vineyards and have a light lunch in an Osteria to taste typical Ligurian snacks (olives, anchovies, “focaccia Ligure”). Return to Monterosso for your afternoon cooking lesson (Pesto alla genovese and pesce spada alla ligure) followed by dinner. Day 5 Portofino In the morning transfer by train to Santa Margherita Ligure and by public bus to Portofino. Time at leisure to discover one of the most fascinating places in Italy (we will give you a list of our secret places and addresses: where you can taste the best “focaccia al formaggio” or the best restaurant, our preferred shops etc). Return to Monterosso. Day 6 Cooking lesson and Cinque Terre In the morning discover, by public boat, Riomaggiore. In the afternoon second cooking lesson (Zuppa di pesce and Orata al cartoccio) followed by dinner. Day 7 Departure In the morning private transfer to Florence airport