It's hard not to fall in love with Italy. Where else (except France perhaps?) can one enjoy such history, artistry, scenery & culinary delights under the Mediterranean sun? It's almost unfair!
That's why we're so excited about these week-long small group cooking and painting tours on offer from CIT; The Italy Specialists. Their culinary holidays are relaxed, fun, hands-on and take place in the kitchens of villas in Sicily & Tuscany. Or you can unleash your creativity by painting Italy’s breathtaking landscape and learn from experienced tutors with fellow painters. Scroll down to view four itinerary options and do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Me enjoying some of the many edible Italian delights on a recent trip.
Flavours Of Tuscany Cooking Week
The region of Tuscany is world famous for its rustic and hearty food, its rich culture and its stunning landscapes. Enjoy a week indulging in delicious food and wine whilst learning new skills & techniques to take home with you!
• Small boutique group tour - max 10 guests • Staying in a villa surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves • Learning how to cook delicious, authentic Tuscan dishes • Enjoy day trips exploring some of Italy's most historic and beautiful towns • All meals & wine incuding 2 at local restaurants • 5 cookery lessons with an Italian chef • Wine tasting at a local winery • Visits to local towns such as Siena and Arezzo • Transport by minibus • Transfers from/to Pisa airport
Tuscany Painting Week
The classic landscapes and light of Tuscany provides inspiration. Add in some delicious Italian cuisine and sight seeing for an enriching holiday.
• Small boutique group tour - max 10 guests • 7 nights villa stay surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves • Enjoy day trips exploring some of Italy's most historic and beautiful towns • All meals & wine including 2 at local restaurants • 5 painting lessons with professional tutor • Enjoy on site sketching • Sample the region's finest cuisine at local trattorias • Transport by minibus • Transfers from/to Pisa airport
Flavours Of Sicily Cooking Week
Sun, sea, sand - and a hint of the exotic: Sicily teeters on the edge of Europe and its flavours are tinged with the culinary heritage of North Africa. Learn to cook the exotic dishes of Sicily.
• Small boutique group tour - max 10 guests • 7 night stay in a gorgeous 19th century farmhouse on a private estate • Exotic, culinary heritage of Sicilian cuisine • Day trips exploring some of Sicily's most historic and beautiful towns • Learn how to make authentic Sicilian dishes such as pasta con le sarde and cassata • All meals and wine including 2 at local restaurants • 5 cookery lessons with an Italian chef • Wine tasting at a local winery • Visits to local towns of Modica, Siracusa, Ragusa • Transport from/to Catania airport at specific times
Sicily Painting Week
Sicily, and island of contrasts with its fertile volcanic land, ancient and arid ruins and Baroque style architecture, offers beautiful compositions for painters.
• Small boutique group tour - max 10 guests • 7 night stay in a gorgeous 19th century farmhouse on a private estate • Paint coastal scenes and the crumbling grandeur of baroque towns • Taste authentic Sicilian cuisine in our favourite local restaurants • All meals & wine including 2 at local restaurants • Visits to local towns of Modica, Siracusa & Ragusa • 5 painting lessons with tutor • Suitable for all levels
