Cooking classes & culniary tours

A real Southern Italian family invites you into their stunning private villa in the center of Sorrento to share with you authentic recipes just like nonna used to make! Local dishes such as spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams), Sorrentine-style gnocchi, lemon chicken or eggplant parmesan - a scrumptious, multi-course meal of whatever is in season at that time of year. The setting couldn't be more special: the villa is surrounded by a gorgeous, manicured garden full of palms, colorful flowers, fountains, fragrant orange and lemon trees and... ...

Mamma Agata's cooking class takes place in her private home situated high on a Ravello cliff top, 1,000 feet above sea level. Her gracious home majestically overlooks the Amalfi Coast, with wonderful terraces and a spacious garden full of lemon trees, fruit trees, flowers, vegetables and poultry. Mamma Agata has been the chef for many major Hollywood actors and actresses, including Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart and Fred Astaire... ...

When you want to start your day off like a true Italian, nothing comes closer than enjoying a "cornetto & cappuccino" for breakfast! Unearth the secrets of these traditional baked goods and learn the basics of how to prepare the most authentic and delicious Italian pastries. The class is held in the kitchen of a typical farmhouse on the Sorrento coast... ...

The Amalfi Coast is not only known for its seductive panoramas and intense blue sea, but also for the flavors and tastes of the local gastronomy. This Mediterranean pearl boasts a large range of typical specialties, created mostly from locally-grown products. Departing from your hotel, you'll start your tour with a guided visit of the village of Ravello before proceeding to Amalfi and Positano... ...

Do you love limoncello and would like to discover more about this celebrated after-dinner tipple? On this 3-hour private tour to the Le Bonta' del Capo restaurant on the Amalfi coast, you will learn everything about the famous liqueur starting from its origin that dates back to the 1400's. You will visit a typical terraced lemon grove that overlooks the deep blue Mediterranean sea, then head back to the restaurant where you will learn how to make limoncello...

No visit to Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast is complete without a taste of the local specialty cheeses, from mozzarella to caviocavallo to provolone. Using traditional methods and family recipes, small cheese-making factories (caseifici) continue the work of previous generations, producing some of the world's favorite cheeses from one of Italy's most beloved destinations. Caseificio Michelangelo is one such factory... ...

The three Doric temples at Paestum are said to be the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. These magnificent monuments date back to the 6th and 5th centuries B.C., and are dedicated to the city's namesake Poseidon (also known as Neptune, god of the sea), Hera and Ceres. Near sandy beaches in a region known for its typical wines and delicious mozzarella di bufala cheese, Paestum is off the beaten tourist path ...

Discover the outstanding wine of Campania’s Irpinia region on a private full-day day tour from the Amalfi Coast. Leave Positano, Amalfi or Ravello in the company of an expert sommelier who will introduce you to the fine wine of this rugged region. Visit two esteemed wineries, where you'll stroll through vineyards and explore ancient cellars, learning about winemaking as you go. Then, take part in two tutored tastings and savor the unique aromas and flavors of six different types of wine. Receive undivided attention from your private sommelier-guide... ...

Simply known as the pioneers of modern-day quality Campanian wines, Mastroberardino is a name that speaks for itself. Its wines, such as its Taurasi Radici Riserva DOCG, are recognized throughout the world as being some of the best from the region. This exclusive visit gives the story of the wine outside of the glass, giving you the full experience of the culture, history, and family behind the famous bottle. Departing from your hotel on the Amalfi Coast... ...

The three Doric temples at Paestum are said to be the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. These magnificent monuments date back to the 6th and 5th centuries B.C., and are dedicated to the city's namesake Poseidon (also known as Neptune, god of the sea), Hera and Ceres. Near sandy beaches in a region known for its typical wines and delicious mozzarella di bufala cheese, Paestum is off the beaten tourist path ...

Pompeii is considered as one of the most significant historic vestiges of Roman civilization and, like an open book, provides essential information about the art, customs and everyday life of the past. Following the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the city has re-emerged from centuries of darkness and layers of ash, bringing to light a fascinating picture of daily life. Departing from and returning to your hotel, this tour takes you back in time, starting with a visit to the archaeological site at Pompeii before proceeding to a winery on the slopes of Mt, Vesuvius... ...