Private day tours and activities off the beaten track Wine tasting tours & olive oil tasting experiences Cooking classes in farms and private villas Beer tours at micro breweries Chocolate tasting and workshop Vespa tours on the Tuscan hills Truffle hunting experiences Italian language, pottery & painting classes Visit to local food producers and pasta factories Visits to medieval villages & art towns Cheese tasting tours at organic farms Visits to medieval castles, temples and noble palaces Become a friend of Arianna & Friends. Meet us and other locals and share the traditions and lifestyle of our beautiful land Arianna & Friends – The most authentic tours in Tuscany Via Salaiola 50/10 & 50/11, 56030, La Rosa - Terricciola (PI) www.ariannandfriends.com [email protected] Tel. #1 & fax: +39 0587 672088 Tel. #2: +39 0587 635440 Tel. #3: +39 0587 672174 P.IVA: 01835170505 THINGS TO DO IN TUSCANY Tours and activities provided by Arianna & Friends – The most authentic tours in Tuscany DAY TOURS & ACTIVITIES 2018 GROUP COOKING CLASSES A – WEEKLY SHARED COOKING CLASSES…………………………………………………………..…………………………………. pg 4 PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES B – AUTHENTIC COOKING CLASSES AT RITA’S ORGANIC FARM………………………………………………………………. pg 6 3 C – TYPICAL COOKING CLASSES AT YOUR VILLA………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 8 D – SPECIAL COOKING CLASSES IN TUSCANY……………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 10 PRIVATE DAY EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES F – PRIVATE WINE & FOOD DAY TOURS ……………………………………………………………………………………..………. pg 13 G – PRIVATE HISTORY & FOOD DAY TOURS ………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 20 H – PRIVATE TRUFFLE HUNTING & HARVESTING EXPERIENCES …………………………………………………………….. pg 25 I – PRIVATE VESPA TOURS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 28 L – PRIVATE ART CLASSES & ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES …………………………………………………………………… pg 31 M – PRIVATE MAJOR ART TOWN TOURS ………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 33 INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOOKING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 39 Transportation policy: Please, note that all rates in this catalogue do not include any transportation to the venues or meeting points and are meant on a self-driving base. Transfer services by cars, vans, minibuses or coaches with fully licensed professional drivers can be booked upon request at an extra charge. A ► GROUP ► WEEKLY SHARED COOKING CLASSES code and name of activity availability rates A1. TYPICAL TUSCAN COOKING CLASS Every Wednesday € 80 adult At My Tuscan Kitchen cooking school, on a charming farm near Peccioli, All year through € 55 teenager (12-17 years) € 35 child (4-11 years) learn how to prepare the best traditional dishes of Tuscany with a local th NOT available on 25 April, cook, in a relaxed and familiar atmosphere. You will enjoy helping the th th 15 August, 26 December. th th cook in the hands-on preparation of 3 or 4 dishes, based on seasonal On 14 and 28 November minimum 4 participants ingredients, and share this experience with other participants. You will (truffle-based menu) and on maximum 14 participants rd th be given an apron and a booklet for your notes as souvenirs and dinner 23 and 27 December (Christmas menu) different will be served along with great wines from the farm. The dishes can be Want to join your friends/family rates apply: see A5 and A7. only for the meal ? easily recreated at home to surprise your friends and family with a real Class starts at 4 pm this is possible at € 35 authentic Italian meal. Dinner is served at 8 pm A2. PASTA AND PIZZA COOKING CLASS Every Thursday from € 75 adult At My Tuscan Kitchen cooking school, on a Tuscan farm near Peccioli, a March through October € 45 teenager (12-17 years) 4 class for those who want to learn how to make the best pizza and home- • from 15th March through 19th € 30 child (4-11 years) made pasta ever. By good weather we will use an old and authentic April and from 4th through 25th minimum 4 participants wood burning oven outside to bake our pizzas. You will learn how to October the class starts at 10:30 am and lunch is served at maximum 14 participants prepare pizza dough, pasta dough, pizza sauce and a delicious pasta 1.30 pm. Want to join your friends/family sauce. Your meal will be casual and laid-back, with the pizzas and the th th only for the meal ? pasta that you will have made! Wines from the farm and kitchen aprons • From 26 April through 27 this is possible at € 35 as souvenirs included. September the class starts at 3 pm and dinner is served at 6 pm A3. SPECIAL SUMMER COOKING CLASSES Summer dinner € 80 adult th WEEK OF ANDREA BOCELLI’S EVENT IN LAJATICO On Friday 27 July € 55 teenager (12-17 years) Class starts at 4 pm € 35 child (4-11 years) On 28th July 2018 a massive event is taking place in Lajatico, near to our Dinner served at 7 pm cooking school: the Teatro del Silenzio music show with Andrea Bocelli. minimum 4 participants On this occasion we organize some special cooking classes for the ones Summer lunch maximum 14 participants who visit our area during those days. The Summer menu cooking class is On Monday 30th July a fantastic course focusing on 3 tasty summer dishes typical of the Class starts at 10:30 am Tuscan and Italian traditions, ideal in hot summer days. In the end you Lunch served at 1:30 pm will have your lunch or dinner served along with some refreshing wines. A5. COOKING WITH WHITE TRUFFLES SPECIAL DATES! Only on Wednesdays 7th € 110 adult st November is the best month for tasting the precious white truffles of and 21 November € 75 teenager (12-17 years) Tuscany. Come to our cooking venue in the countryside, in the truffle € 55 child (4-11 years) growing area of central Tuscany, and find out the best recipes that Class starts at 4 pm Dinner is served at 7 pm minimum 4 participants perfectly match with “the gold of the underground”. Wear our kitchen maximum 14 participants apron and with our local cook prepare a full menu using fresh truffles. The guide will give you important and fascinating information about how truffles are found and about the many myths around the origin of truffles. Dinner will be served with matching wines. A6. THANKSGIVING COOKING CLASS SPECIAL DATE! Only on Thursday 22nd € 90 adult As you probably know, we do not celebrate thanksgiving in Italy but we November € 60 teenager (12-17 years) have a lot of delicious recipes which we typically prepare for a family € 40 child (4-11 years) meal during festivities! Class starts at 3 pm Dinner is served at 7 pm minimum 4 participants We organize for you a traditional cooking class, with the most traditional maximum 14 participants 5 family recipes of Italy. You can relax, cook a lot of tasty dishes and enjoy the company of other visitors. After the hands-on experience, you will have a great dinner all together in a very beautiful atmosphere, like being at home. Wines from our farm are included. A7. CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASS SPECIAL DATES! Christmas Lunch € 90 adult rd Do you fancy feeling the atmosphere of Italian house at Christmas? On Sunday 23 € 60 teenager (12-17 years) Come to our special cooking venue near Terricciola! In the welcoming December € 40 child (4-11 years) atmosphere of our decorated kitchen, with the help of our lovely local Class starts at 10:30 am Lunch served at 1:30 pm minimum 4 participants cook Daniela, learn how to prepare the most traditional recipes that maximum 16 participants Italian people make at home for Christmas day! You will have a typical Italian Christmas meal like in a family. We are not spoiling the menu Christmas Dinner Want to join your friends/family now: come and find it out! Kitchen aprons as souvenirs and a great On Thursday 27th only for the meal ? selection of wines from a famous local farm, served during the class and this is possible at € 35 December the meal, are included. Class starts at 4 pm Dinner served at 7 pm B ► PRIVATE ► AUTHENTIC COOKING CLASSES AT RITA’S ORGANIC FARM AUTHENTIC COOKING CLASS AT RITA’S ORGANIC FARM Rita and her family welcome you at their rustic farm in Montefoscoli. Like in the old times, you will see free running chickens around and other farm animals. This is the ideal place to cook together traditional recipes and breathe fresh air in a familiar and bucolic atmosphere. Very good for families with young children. Our lovely local cooks and our English speaking staff will teach you how to prepare the most traditional dishes of Tuscany. This is a class for private parties so it cannot be shared. Choose your favorite menu among: 6 CLASSICAL MENU OPTIONS B2. Typical Tuscan menu with 2 courses B3. Typical Tuscan menu with 3 courses B4. Typical Tuscan menu with 4 courses SPECIAL MENU OPTIONS B5. Lasagna night B6. Pizza party B7. Pasta time B8. Pasta & pizza B9. Antipasti buffet B10. Cinghiale night B11. Fish menu Availability: from Monday through Friday in the morning with lunch or in the afternoon with dinner Staff: Local chef + English speaking guide Wines included? Sure! During the class and the meal for an average of 1 bottle every 2 people Rate includes also: Kitchen aprons and booklet to take notes RATES 2018 Basic price for Price for Price for Price for Preparation 2 people Extra adult Extra teen Extra child time Type of menu & food included (12-17 years) (4-11 years) CLASSICAL MENU OPTIONS B2. Typical 2 course menu € 340 € 35 € 30 € 20 2.5 hours 2 dishes of your choice from the menu list we will provide + time for your meal B3. Typical 3 course menu € 380 € 40 € 35 € 25 3 hours 3 dishes of your choice from the menu list we will provide + time for your meal B4.