Culinary Excursions to Umbria, Italy

Amelia, Umbria, Italy Janet has combined her two longtime passions, cooking and Italy, and is fulfilling a dream by offering culinary excursions to Umbria, Italy! Stay at the Palazzo Venturelli and explore the region with Janet and her hosts! terrazza_big

She, along with her partners in Italy, are hosting a week long trip to picturesque Amelia, Umbria. The next trips are:
April 28 - May 5 & May 5 -12, 2012.

Visit Janet's Umbria BLOG for details of the last excursion! Fabulous photos and wonderful, interactive hands-on experiences!

Please note that Janet is pleased to make customized arrangements for a private group of up to nine people. She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (613) 269-3752.

2012 Culinary Excursions to Umbria Brochure (pricing does not include flight).

salaazzurra Guests will be staying, creating and eating in the exquisite Palazzo Venturelli in the heart of historic Amelia.

You will experience the beauty and culture of this region by immersing yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the region; meeting local cheesemakers; learning about olive oil from Umbria’s foremost olive oil producer, Noemio Bacci; perusing local markets; tasting wines at Amelia's vineyards and learning a little Italian.

amelia-pasta Janet is thrilled to be sharing her passions with her visitors as she cooks with fresh Umbrian ingredients; teaches basic Italian so you may shop at the local market; explores the ancient magical sights with you; brings you on excursions to visit local cheesemakers, olive oil producers and spends time simply relaxing at the dinner table, along with Italian colleagues.. See below for an itinerary (subject to modifications).

Along with her fascination for fine food & wine, Janet is intrigued with all things Italian. She studied Italian language and literature for three years at Carleton University in Ottawa, and at Leonardo da Vinci School in Florence, then taught Italian to school-aged children for the Ottawa Carleton School Board. She travels extensively throughout Italy to hone her cooking skills and source new artisan products.

ITINERARY:

SATURDAY

Arrival
Lunch at Palazzo
Afternoon of relax
At the discovery of Palazzo Venturelli
Introduction to the cooking program
First cooking class
Dinner

SUNDAY

Norcia: visit of the town
Lunch
Back to Amelia
Cooking class
Dinner

MONDAY

Visit to Mozzarella Place!!
Market place
Lunch at the palace
Visit of Amelia*
Cooking class
Dinner

TUESDAY

OLIVE DAY: under the olive trees for harvesting
Oil tasting at the “Frantoio”
Back to the palace: tired but happy!!
Relax
Dinner in a very typical restaurant in the surroundings of Amelia

WEDNESDAY

Thermal pool in Viterbo
Quick lunch at the “Terme”
Back to the palace
Wine tasting in our Osteria: an introduction to a local vineyard – white – rosé – and red wineCooking class
Dinner

THURSDAY

Visit to Orvieto
Shopping in Orvieto
Lunch
Back to the palace: relax
Dinner at Castello delle Regine in the countryside

FRIDAY

SECOND OLIVE DAY: Olive harvesting in Amelia
Oil tasting (food and wine of course are not missing!)
Back to the palace
Relax
Last cooking class
Farewell Dinner

SATURDAY

Breakfast
Departure

The cost is $3500* per person, single and $3000* per person, double occupancy.
*Price includes: Breakfast; Lunch and dinner at the palace (beverages not incl.); two oil tastings; Wine tasting at the palace ; Cooking class which includes “Cooking kit”; Transfer from airport to Amelia (1 pick up); Transfer from Amelia to Orte train station; two cars to drive around Umbria. Price does not include: Bevarages; Lunch in Norcia, Orvieto and at the Terme (as the group could also decide to split); Museum tickets and guided tours (available on request)

NOTES: Michela shall be with you and drive you all around during your stay at Palazzo Venturelli. Annamaria shall be your cooking “teacher”.

For reservation information or for more details, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the store at (613) 269-3752.

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