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Private Cooking Class in Tuscany & Optional Pisa from Livorno

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What You’ll Experience

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Location

Livorno

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English

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Explore Tuscany with a private cooking class and savor local wines in Montecarlo di Lucca. Opt for a Pisa visit to see the Leaning Tower. A unique culinary experience awaits!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This excursion from Livorno 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.

If you wish, we can include a brief stop in Pisa to take photos of the Leaning Tower and other monuments on the Field of Miracles. There is no additional charge for this option, which will add about 30 minutes to the duration of the day.

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.

Sample 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 frittata is an omelet made with whole eggs. Ours will be made with seasonal vegetables.

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 You Get

Private transportation

English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).

Bottled water

Gratuities

Cost of the cooking class and lunch (130 Euro pp) is NOT included; you'll pay for that on the spot.

Good To Know

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.
Minors are allowed at the winery. All participants pay the same fee, regardless of age.
Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Food intolerances can be accommodated.
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchairs and scooters must be collapsible.
Transportation is included.

What You’ll Experience

After a 45-minute drive from Livorno, 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. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Food intolerances can be accommodated. Transportation is included and we also offer the option of a brief stop in Pisa at the end of the day, if you wish (no additional cost). In either case (with or without Pisa), the drive back to port lasts about 45 minutes.

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

You will be picked up either at your ship or inside the cruise terminal if you dock at that pier. DO NOT TAKE A SHUTTLE, DO NOT GO TO PIAZZA DELL'ARSENALE! Your driver will be waiting for you in the area designated for private drivers, holding a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

What People Are Saying

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(2)

Loved this experience!

July 29, 2024

(Viator)

Amazing experience! Niki greeted us at the Livorno port and drove through the beautiful countryside. A warm welcoming awaited us at a family owned winery where we prepared and ate delicious Itali...read more

10 out of 10 Experience!

July 13, 2024

(Viator)

This experience was hands-down the best excursion we have ever been on! Our driver was super accommodating and friendly. She contacted me the day before and gave us specific instructions. The who...read more

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Private Cooking Class in Tuscany & Optional Pisa from Livorno

Experience Details

Sample Menu

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyAll bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.