Private Cooking Class in Tuscany from La Spezia Port
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.
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Private Cooking Class in Tuscany from La Spezia Port
Pickup included
What's included in Private Cooking Class in Tuscany from La Spezia Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Food 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.
Inclusions
- 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.
- 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.
- Cost of the cooking class and lunch (130 Euro pp) is NOT included; you'll pay for that on the spot, directly to the winery.
- Transportation is included. The drive back to port lasts about 60 minutes.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
