This is an all day adventure (about 14 hours) into the amazing culinary culture of Central Italy.

We'll start the morning at around 8:00 AM as we shop in the local grocers, vegetable stands and butchers for the class we will hold later today.

After shopping, we will begin our excursion to the dying city of Civita di Bagnoregio, a nearly deserted town that was originally built by the Etruscans in the 6th century BC. It is called the dying city because it is literally crumbling away thanks to thousands of years of erosion, to the point that it is now accessible only by a foot bridge.

Civita resembles a ghost town, but is extremely well kept as a place where time is frozen. While there, we will visit Civita's ancient olive mill that was built by the ancient Etruscans.

After our visit, we will proceed to the nearby village of Castiglione in Teverina, where we will pay a visit to the small, family-run Madonna delle Macchie Winery and Olive mill. Our visit will begin with a tour of their ancient working Cold-Press Olive mill, where we will get a complete lesson on the process of making extra virgin olive oil, followed by a tasting with Olive oil and Bruschetta.

Next we will visit their ancient wine cellar with a lesson on the wine making process, followed by a complete tasting of all of their fantastic wines. During the wine tasting, we will have lunch served to us, consisting of a large assortement of locally produced salames, cheeses, bruchettas and much more.

After lunch, we will proceed to Soriano nel Cimino for our cooking class at the beautifully restored 18th century Villa Eddarella. This informal class is all about fun, food & wine... lots of it! Roll up your sleeves as you will be completely involved in every stage of today's six-course meal. Today you will learn our family secrets of making homemade Gnocchi from scratch, and prepare two delectable sauces for it. The first is a delicate butter and sage sauce, followed by a traditional local Porcini mushroom-based sauce, made with fresh Porcinis from our local forests. For our appetizer, we will make fresh farmer cheese and grilled Pancetta atop fresh Ciabatta bread. For our second course we will learn to make Tuscan-Roasted Chicken, with Tuscan-roasted potatoes as a side dish. To cap the meal off, for dessert we will teach you to make our own very unique and special recipe of Tiramisu that is certain to be the best you have ever tasted.

For those already in Soriano or drivng in:
8:00 AM Start Time for those that wish participate in shopping for class. We leave at 8:45 AM for those not interested in the shopping experience. The day will end at around 10:00 PM.

For those taking the train into our area today:
We offer a pick-up service at the Orte Train Station at 9:40 AM. If you are coming from Rome, there is a train at 8:55 AM that arrives in Orte at 9:30 AM. At the end of the day, we can drop you off at the train station in Orte in time for you to get the 10:00 PM train back to Rome. Guests taking the train in will not be able to participate in the shopping experience.

• Tartine Rustiche
• Gnocchi al burro e salvia
• Gnocchi ai funghi porcini
• Pollo alla Diavola
• Patate Arrosto
• Tiramisu

This is an all day adventure (about 12 hours) into the amazing culinary culture of Central Italy.

We'll start the morning at around 10:00 AM as we begin our excursion to the magnificent Villa Lante. This estate was designed in the 16th century for Cardinal Riario, and later inhabited by Cardinal Gambara. The estate, which has been credited as one of the inspirations for Versailles in France, boasts some of the most stunning gardens and water fountains in Italy.

After our visit to Villa Lante, we will go to the provincial capital of Viterbo, home of the San Pellegrino district, credited as Europe's best-preserved medieval quarter, and the Papal Palace which served as the seat of the Pope for years during the 13th century. This was the ‘unofficial’ Vatican during a time when life in Rome was considered too dangerous for the Popes and Cardinals. In fact, this is where the first papal conclave occurred, and where the tradition of white and black smoke began in the choosing of a new pope. While sightseeing, we will have a fantastic lunch in Viterbo's Osteria San Pellegrino restaurant.

After lunch, we will proceed to Soriano nel Cimino for our cooking class at the beautifully restored 18th century Villa Eddarella. Today we teach you how to make Italy's famous after dinner lemon liqueur, delicious and authentic Biscotti, and Gelato.

You will make two types of Limoncello:

• The traditional Limoncello
• Our special Crema di Limoncello (Limoncello Cream Liqueur)

Additionally, you will make Hazelnut Biscotti, and two types of Gelato:

• Chocolate Pepperoncino Gelato - A chocolate gelato made with hot peppers that give it a subtle, but distinct contrst of flavors.
• Vanilla & Balsamic Vinegar Gelato - A vanilla gelato, topped with a sweet balsamic vinegar glaze.

During class, we will snack on locally produced salames, prosciutto, pecorino cheese and much more while we sample a variety of locally produced wines.

Finally, we will prepare some Spaghetti alla Carbonara for dinner before we end our day.

When the day is finished, each group travelling together will take home a 1/2 liter bottle of each type of Limoncello, as well as the fresh biscotti, and recipes for everything we made during the day.

For those already in Soriano or drivng in:
We leave at 10:15 AM. The day will end at around 10:00 PM.

For those taking the train into our area today:
We offer a pick-up service at the Orte Train Station at 9:40 AM. If you are coming from Rome, there is a train at 8:55 AM that arrives in Orte at 9:30 AM. At the end of the day, we can drop you off at the train station in Orte in time for you to get the 10:00 PM train back to Rome. Guests taking the train in will not be able to participate in the shopping experience.

• Limoncello
• Limoncello Cream
• Chocolate Pepperoncino Gelato
• Vanilla & Balsamic Vinegar Gelato
• Hazelnut Biscotti
• Spaghetti alla Carbonara

This is an all day adventure (about 14 hours) into the amazing culinary culture of Central Italy.

We'll start the morning at around 8:00 AM as we shop in the local grocers, vegetable stands and butchers for the class we will hold later today.

After shopping, we’ll take a short drive around Soriano during which we’ll get a little history of this medieval village, stop for a few picture opportunities, and see some of the more prominent local monuments.

The drive will end at our 18th century villa in the countryside below Soriano where our class will take place.

Today we will learn the secrets of making homemade Fettuccini from scratch, and prepare two wonderful sauces for it. The first is our special family recipe for Ragu, passed down through the generations. Following the ragu, we will learn to make a delicious sausage, onion and vodka cream sauce. In addition to Fettuccini, you will also learn to make a delicious pancetta-wrapped pineapple appetizer. To cap the meal off, for dessert we will learn to make our own very unique and special recipe of Tiramisu that is certain to be the best you have ever tasted.

After lunch, we will rest a bit over an espresso before we go on our first excursion to the nearby Umbrian city of Orvieto which is the home to one of Italy’s most magnificent cathedrals, as well as the world-renowned white Orvieto Classico wine and beautiful ceramics shops.

Next we will take a short drive to a small family-run winery and olive mill in the village of Castiglione in Teverina. Here, one of the owners will give us a private tour of their wine cellar and olive mill, followed by a tasting of their line of wines and their olive oil, as well as a light dinner based on local specialties.

For those already in Soriano or drivng in:
8:00 AM Start Time for those that wish participate in shopping for class. We leave at 8:45 AM for those not interested in the shopping experience. The day will end at around 10:00 PM.

For those taking the train into our area today:
We offer a pick-up service at the Orte Train Station at 9:40 AM. If you are coming from Rome, there is a train at 8:55 AM that arrives in Orte at 9:30 AM. At the end of the day, we can drop you off at the train station in Orte in time for you to get the 10:00 PM train back to Rome. Guests taking the train in will not be able to participate in the shopping experience.

• Ananas con Pancetta
• Fettuccine al Ragu
• Fettuccine alla Vodka e Salsiccia
• Tiramisu

Everything except transportation. Plus you take home your Villa Eddarella Apron & all recipes.

Ride Along in Our Van:
$395 per person, based on availability. We can only guarantee space 30 days or less before the date.

Follow Us (You follow our van on excursions in your own vehicle):
$345 per person, unlimited availability. Your transportation expenses (car, fuel, parking fees) are not included.