Private Cooking Class in Tuscany from La Spezia Port

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This excursion from La Spezia is perfect for folks in search of a hands-on culinary experience not too far from the port. The cooking class is private and takes place at a winery in the Montecarlo di Lucca wine region, about 25 minutes east of Lucca. The lesson lasts about 3 hours and is followed by lunch of the dishes prepared, accompanied by the estate's wines.

Kindly note: The cost of the cooking class (130 Euro pp) is NOT included in the rate. You'll pay for that on the spot, directly to the winery.

Example Menu

Starter

Crostini con salsiccia e stracchino

This typical Tuscan appetizer is made from toasted bread topped with sausage and fresh cow's milk cheese.

Starter

Bruschette

Another classic Tuscan appetizer, bruschetta is toasted bread with seasonal toppings, most commonly diced, fresh tomatoes.

Main

Gnocchi al Pesto

Gnocchi (prounced nee-OH-kee) are little potato pillows that are eaten as a first course. You'll prepare them with basil pesto.

Main

Tortello lucchese

A tortello is a sort of ravioli, particular to Lucca, a half-moon shaped pasta stuffed with meat and topped with a sauce of fresh cherry tomatoes.

Main

Frittata di verdure

A tortello is a sort of ravioli, particular to Lucca, a half-moon shaped pasta stuffed with meat and topped with a sauce of fresh cherry tomatoes.

Dessert

Tiramisù

Tiramisù means "pull me up". Loaded with mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, coffee, and cocoa powder, if it doesn't pick you up, it will make you sleep.

What's Included

Private transportation
English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Cost of the cooking class and lunch (130 Euro pp) is NOT included; you'll pay for that on the spot.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You must TAKE THE SHUTTLE from the ship to the area where private drivers are waiting outside the port (a short drive). Your driver will be there holding a sign with your name on it.

What to expect

After a 60-minute drive from La Spezia, we'll arrive in the countryside just east of Lucca, in the Montecarlo di Lucca wine region. Fattoria Carmignani is a family-run boutique winery, a simple but classic country estate that has been producing quality wines with love for decades. The Carmignani family has been winemakers in this area since 1386.

The cooking lesson is hands-on and lasts 3 hours. It will be followed by a lunch (approx. 2 hours) of the dishes you've prepared. A guided tasting of seven of the estate's wines will accompany the meal. A walk through the vineyards with the winemaker completes the experience.

Transportation is included and the drive back to port lasts about 60 minutes.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchairs and scooters must be collapsible
  • Minors are allowed at the winery.
  • Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Food intolerances can be accommodated.
Supplied by Dreaming Tuscany Tours

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