"Doing this cooking holiday has truly been one of the most magical trips of my life. Sally and Guido made us feel like family and helped figure out all the logistics along the way. The food was incredible and the cooking class was in an intimate setting at Guido and Sally's Home. It was a unique experience to spend 3 nights in the Roman Countryside and it was so picturesque. The cooking class was very hands on, informational and fun! 5 out of 5 stars, and I hope to come back soon.” - Jessica (USA)
Let’s cook together in Sally and Guido’s Italian family home!
Price
€ 1,447.00 per person* ($ 1,690.00 USD or £ 1,250.00 GBP)
*single supplement available
All accommodation, tours and meals included
What's included: 4-Day
- 3 nights accommodation
- 2 full 3 course hands-on cooking lessons in our family home kitchen
- Wine during lunch and dinner
- All dinners in farmhouse restaurant
- 2 Lunches at our family home
- 3 Breakfasts in farmhouse
- Guided tour of an ancient olive grove with olive oil appreciation session
- Guided tour of the ancient 6th Century monastic and market town village of Farfa
- Free pick up/return service from/to local train station (just 40 minutes from Rome)
- All transportation during your cooking vacation
- Recipes from the cooking lessons
- Convivio Rome high quality apron
What's not included: 4-Day
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Car hire, private driver or taxi service (transfers to/from Rome or airports can be arranged)
All meals, wine and accommodation included - No need to hire a car
- Group and family discounts available: just Ask!
- Single travellers welcome
- All year round
- Non-cooking partners are also welcome to attend all of the programme for a 10% reduced fee. Please inquire.
- Other dates can be arranged, please ask
3 night / 4 day Italian Cooking Holiday Programme
All included - No need to hire a car
Day 1:Day 1:
Afternoon: We meet you at our local train station and drive you through the beautiful Sabine Hills to your home in a farmhouse surrounded by ancient olive trees and magnificent views, where you will stay for the duration of your Convivio Rome Italian Cooking Holiday.
Evening: Welcome dinner at 8.00pm. This is a relaxed and informal dinner, held in the family restaurant, during which you will discover the unique flavours of traditional food from Sabina, as well as sample some of the best local wines. During dinner, Sally and Guido will give you a brief outline of your holiday.
Day 2:
Breakfast: Italian style, taken on the covered patio while enjoying majestic views over the Sabine Hills.
Morning: Cooking class + lunch. Italian cooking tips and secrets about regional dishes are revealed during your first hands-on cooking class with Guido, while preparing a three course traditional Italian meal using only what's in season. Your delicious lunch will be held on our family terrace overlooking olive groves and medieval villages.
Afternoon: Guided tour of an olive grove with Guido, where you will learn all about the history, culture and cultivation of olives plus the ancient art of olive oil makin. This tour will followed by olive oil sampling with bruschetta while overlooking majestic views of Sabina.
Evening: Your relaxed dinner will be held at the local family restaurant, on a terrace overlooking the Sabine Hills, or within the warm dining room (depending on the season).
Day 3:
Breakfast: Italian style, taken on the farm's patio while enjoying majestic views over the Sabine Hills.
Morning: Cooking class + lunch. Our enthusiastic pasta expert starts your hands-on cooking lesson making fresh pasta with eggs and flour. Pasta sauces and the importance of fresh ingredients, herbs and balance are discussed. More secrets are revealed to create a mouth-watering three course traditional Italian lunch which will be held on our family terrace overlooking olive groves and medieval villages.
Afternoon: Guided tour around the cobblestoned streets of the monastic village of Farfa ('L'Abbazia di Farfa') with its amazing 15th c. frescoed church, and numerous art and craft shops, including a 100 year old hand woven linen and cotton textile workshop.This ancient village was known for it's medieval markets and the Benedictine monastery housing over 20,000 medieval manuscripts.
Final evening: Farewell dinner. Sally and Guido host this fun and informal evening for you and your cooking holiday companions.
Day 4:
Breakfast: Italian style, taken on the farm's patio while enjoying majestic views over the Sabine Hills.
Departure (11.00am): Depart after breakfast, with hopes you will return soon.
Extend your stay
You are very welcome to extend your cooking holiday in your accommodation. Please, just ask.
