A WEEK IN UMBRIA

Locanda del Gallo
Frazione Santa Cristina
06024 Gubbio (Perugia)
In the heart of Umbria, on the hills surrounding Perugia, tradition lives side by side with nature.

SUNDAY
Arrival
Accomodation in the rooms
Short trip to Perugia and little brunch in town (optional)
Back to Locanda
Dinner

MONDAY
Breakfast at 9am
Cooking lesson starting at 10am:
Preparation of ingredients
Preparation of recipes
Useful cooking tips
Today we talk about pasta
We teach you how to make a good home made egg pasta
How to make a good sauce for pasta
Tomato and Pesto sauce
Lunch at 1 pm
Relax from 2 to 3.30 pm

At 3.30 pm departure by private minibus to visit the unique town of Perugia
A special visit to the chocolate factory of Luisa Spagnoli (her family invented the famous bacio Perugina) a unique place where even the beginners can find out the secrets and the most refined processing techniques of the PERUGINA KISS.


Back to the Locanda at 7 pm
Aperitif at 8 pm
A good drink …
We will teach you how to prepare
the famous Bellini invented by Cipriani
Dinner at 8.30 pm

Castello di Fonterutoli is perfectly located in the very heart of the enchanting Chianti
TUESDAY
Breakfast at 8.30 am
At 9 am the minibus will take us to the little medieval town of Gubbio
We will go to the market and visit the main historical sites.

Lunch at 1.30 pm
Lesson will start at 3.30 pm: today we talk about rice and Parmesan cheese

We learn how to make a Venetian “risotto” Cipriani style
We talk about vegetables
And learn how to make a good “pure’”
And the chicken fried milanese style
Cake: talking about chocolate, how to make a good mousse
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast at 8.30 am
Cooking lesson starting at 10 am
Today we talk about cereals in particular about Italian spelt and beans
We prepare a good salad with spelt, fresh tomatoes and some other fresh ingredients
Desserts: How to make a base for Tart pastry and a good strawberry or raspberry Tart


Lunch at 1 pm
Relax until 3 pm
At 3 the minibus will take us to Ceramiche Biagioli “La Mastro Giorgio”


At 7 pm back to the Locanda
Dinner at 8.30 pm
THURSDAY
Breakfast at 8.30 am
At 9.30 we will go to visit Assisi, the magic town of Umbria

We will be back by 1-1.30 pm in time for lunch
Relax until 3 pm
The lesson will begin around 3 pm
It will be dedicated to the Italian bread.
We will show you all different ways to make a good fresh bread.
We will also teach you how to make a special pizza

Flour and all different types
Talking about Olive oil (Italy and Umbria make the best olive oil; Olive oil is produced all over Italy)
Preparing a good tiramisu’ cake

At 8 p.m. before dinner we will enjoy:
A Tiziano drink (invented again by Giuseppe Cipriani)
Dinner at 9 pm
FRIDAY
Breakfast at 8.30 am
Cooking lesson at 10 am
How to prepare Italian gnocchi.
Texture, size, ingredients and flavor of these little dumplings.
Gnocchi can be made from semolina or potatoes.
Vegetables: zucchini (fried, sautéed or simply boiled with vinaigrette)
Dessert: special Carmela Cipriani chocolate cake

Lunch at 1 pm
Relax until 3.30 pm
In the afternoon a famous frame decorator born in Perugia will teach you how to paint and decorate a hand-made frame
At the end everybody will take home his own one

A cocktail will be served at 8 pm with appetizers
Dinner at 9 pm
SATURDAY
Breakfast at 8.30 am
At 9.30 am we will go shopping in Torgiano at a famous cachemere sweaters and pullover factory and after we will visit the town of Torgiano

Lunch at the Locanda at 1 pm
Relax until 3 pm
Lesson staring at 3 pm
Talking about the Harry’s bar famous sandwiches
Sauces: Harry’s Bar famous Carpaccio sauce and Carpaccio meat
Our Mayonnaise
Bechamel sauce
Tuna sauce
Pesto


At 6.30 the minibus will take us to Torgiano to visit the famous museum of Lungarotti wine


ALTERNATIVES
TRUFFLE HUNT
The Truffle experience is a total immersion in the misterious world of truffle, an exclusive experience for wine and food lovers.





Our chef will teach the secrets for employing and enjoying the features of the different kinds of truffle: true protagonists of this experience and not only spectators.

Notes:
Timing, activities, and itinerary during tour may vary according to unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions, availability, performance, or to enhance the trip experience.
Included in tour:
• 7 nights accommodation in Location (villa/casale)
• Transportation from airport to destination and from destination to airport
• All meals during the 7 days experience
• All wines served at dinners and tastings
• Visits to wineries with wine tastings
• guides, drivers, and other staff
• Professional chefs
• Tastings and other gastronomic activities
• Cooking demo/class by Chef Orsa Pillon and local guest chef
• Cooking expertise of Carmela Cipriani
• Table decorations and setting by Cristina Bondua’
• Transportation and daily activities for (cooking classes,
visits to local artisans, visits to cultural and historical sights + more)
• Liability insurance toward third parties
• Tuscan recipes from cooking class packet
Not included in tour:
• Airfare to/from Italy (affiliate travel agent available upon request)
• Extras in hotels and along the tour
• Massages (available at an extra cost to be booked in advance)
• Tips for tour guides and bus drivers
• Travel insurance (travel insurance is highly recommended for each participant)
Pricing & Terms:
• euro 7700 based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy rooms available at a supplemental cost of euro 700.
• euro 1500 deposit required to reserve spot
• Balance due by August 3 2019
• Minimum 6 participants maximum 10 participants
To reserve your spot: A deposit of $1,500 per person is required to secure your spot. Final payment of the remaining balance is due 60days prior to the tour start date. Payments can be made using US domestic checks, wire transfers, or credit cards (please note that a 3.5% transaction fee for payments via credit card is applicable).