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BORGO IL POGGIACCIO RESIDENCE
COOKERY COURSES IN TUSCANY AT THE CHARMING

Join us to discover traditional yet easy-to-understand Tuscan cuisine and at the same time enjoy the atmosphere and sights of this fascinating country.

Our inclusive package deal consists of:
- A 7-night stay at the Borgo Il Poggiaccio Residence and use of all its facilities (outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, table tennis, mountain bike, basket ball etc.)
- 5 days of cookery lessons held under the watchful eye of the chef ( see: DAILY COOKERY LESSONS )
- 2 evening dinners at the La Cantina del Poggiaccio's first-class restaurant
- 1 evening dinner at a typical Siennese restaurant
- Wine and cheese-tasting tours
- Daily trips to purchase your lunch ingredients (experience a street market in Tuscany visit the local butcher's shop etc.
- A beautiful gift and souvenir of your stay

Weekly programme:

Saturday

   Arrival and welcome aperitif
Dinner at Poggiaccio with introduction to the programme

Sunday

AM

First cookery lesson with lunch
PM

Excursion to San Gimignano
  Evening at leisure

Monday

 AM Second cookery lesson with lunch
PM Visit to the butcher's shop and demonstration
  Evening at leisure

Tuesday

 AM Third cookery lesson with lunch
PM Excursion to Pienza and Montepulciano

Wednesday

 AM Visit to cheese factory - Drive through the Chianti countryside and vineyards, snack on the way
- Visit to a winery and wine-tasting
PM Visit to Siena and dinner in a restaurant that serves typical Tuscan food

Thursday

 AM Morning trip to Florence with visit to its famous food market
Short visit to the centre of town
PM Fourth cookery lesson with dinner prepared with ingredients you yourself purchased

Friday

 AM Final cookery lesson with lunch
PM lAfternoon free for relaxing or last-minute shopping
  Farewell dinner at Poggiaccio

Saturday

 AM Departure after breakfast
Price (group of 4-6 persons):
€ 1.800.00 per person / week in a double bedroom with half board (included), beverages not included; surcharge for single use € 600.00.
  
 
Residence Borgo Il Poggiaccio - Loc. Il Poggiaccio - Strada Provinciale Maremmana 541
I-53018 Sovicille (Siena), Toscana - Tel. 0039 0577 344030 - Fax 0039 0577 345466