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Culinary Tours In Italy

Naples & Campania – Food & Wine tour

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One of our favorite places in Italy is the beautiful Campania region with its culinary treasures.  Our grandmother is from this region and came from Montella in the mountains about 2 hours east of Naples. The freshest of seafood, just-made buffalo milk mozzarella, exquisite authentic pizza, lovely wines from the slopes of Mt Vesuvius, local San Marzano tomatoes, and traditional semolina pasta from original pasta towns; all have an allure that continues to bring us back again.

Come with us to discover this historic region by immersing yourself in its food, wines and culture.  Our visits to artisan food producers will highlight the fresh, seasonal foods made in traditional ways. During the week we’ll get to know some of Gina’s friends and see how real southern Italians continue to live close to the land and their traditions.

The people of the area are gregarious, open and friendly; the food rich, fresh and seasonal; the views of sea, sky, islands and volcano spectacular.  We’ll meet and cook with locals, talk to food producers and eat well in a relaxing atmosphere. In addition to a cooking class and winery tours & tastings, our excursions will include Greek temples, ancient ruins, beautiful hand painted ceramics and of course Naples, an overlooked cultural gem!

Highlights include:

  • 7 nights accommodations at two beautiful hotels in the region – both former palaces. The first hotel is in Naples with a glorious view of the bay (2 nights) then we’ll be near Sorrento, south of Naples (4 nights).
  • Wine tour and lunch in the region known for Aglianico and Falanghina wines
  • One cooking class – highlighting regional Campanian specialties
  • Visit to a water buffalo farm to see the buffalo and learn how mozzarella di buffala is made
  • Tour to Gragnano pasta factory and museum
  • Visit to ancient Greek temples and the lost city of Pompeii or Herculaneum
  • Guided walking tour of Naples to understand the ancient city from its Spaccanapoli, the heart and soul of Naples with its narrow streets, interesting stores, cafes and markets to the palaces and renown National Archeology museum.
  • We’ll explore the region’s best pastries from sfogliatelle to BABAs
  • Pizza night in Naples, the birthplace of pizza
  • Visit to a small village on the Amalfi Coast renowned for its hand painted ceramics
  • Breakfast, lunches and dinners are included in this tour
  • Price double occupancy is $5500/person, single supplement applies
  • September 8 – 15, 2024

 

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Gina & MaryGina and Mary offer culinary adventures for those that want to get off the touristy track and live like a local. We love exploring the wonderful open air markets, the extensive vineyards and cantinas, small ancient hill-top villages, all the while enjoying the local food and wine. We help you explore all aspects of the Italian table during our culinary tours and give you an insider’s view of each region we visit. Living and traveling extensively in Italy has made us experts on the foods and wines of our heritage land.

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Gina and Mary lead small group food and wine tours in Italy - together we are Ecco La Cucina - "here's the kitchen" in Italian. During our culinary tours we explore all aspects of the Italian table. Join us in Tuscany, Piedmont, Puglia!

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Do you know Barbera d’Alba? This wine made from the barbera grape in the area of Alba, piedmont is delicious. This grape produces medium bodied ruby wine with low tannins and bright acidity. Spice, chocolate, hints of tabacco with a luscious, fresh berry finish! Try it if you don’t known it! #piedmontwines #italianwines #winetoursinitaly #barberadalba #eccolacucina #barbera ... See MoreSee Less

Do you know Barbera d’Alba? This wine made from the barbera grape in the area of Alba, piedmont is delicious. This grape produces medium bodied ruby wine with low tannins and bright acidity. Spice, chocolate, hints of tabacco with a luscious, fresh berry finish! Try it if you don’t known it! #piedmontwines #italianwines #winetoursinitaly #barberadalba #eccolacucina #barbera
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Buona Pasqua!

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Wishing you a Happy Easter and a blessed Passover! Enjoy these spring side dish ideas. Perfect wine pairings for what's on the table this weekend! #BuonaPasqua #Easter #Passover #winepairings
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