Palazzo Orsini

Come and experience the real Italy through a relaxing, small group, hands-on cookery holiday and wine tour. Located in a beautifully restored palazzi in the medieval hilltop village of Toffia, set in the wonderful rolling hills of the Roman countryside in the unspoiled heart of Italy, Taste of Rome is what you are looking for. Palazzo Orsini is a grandiose 15th century apartment in the heart of the centro storico. The fully furnished apartment has all the comforts of home and then some. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and terraces perfect for a relaxing afternoon in the beautiful Roman country-side. Staying in Palazzo Sabina, you are just a short distance from Rome, and have the chance to visit Old Pilgrims Place and Medieval Abby.

Toffia is a tiny medieval hilltop village, situated in Sabina, a small region in Lazio. It is perfectly located 30 miles north of Rome, at the crossroads with Umbria and Tuscany. Located in the untouched heart of Italy, unspoiled by mass tourism, it is the perfect place for a quality, relaxing holiday with food as its focus. A vacation in Toffia gives you the chance to be part of the village life where the local people, especially the children, have a certain curiosity about 'stranieri', a charming encounter not experienced in many other parts of Italy and something we'd like to preserve.

Sabina is a magical and unspoiled landscape of rolling hills, olive trees and wine groves, fields of wild garlic and sunflowers, rich colors and aromas. This is a countryside scattered with medieval hilltop villages, Etruscan ruins and Roman villas - a land treasured by all. Sabina offers a colorful calendar of cultural and religious festivals, and this being Italy, they need no excuse to celebrate with wonderful food and fine wine. The best of Italian cuisine can be found here.

Cooking Program
The hands-on cooking classes take place in the charming hilltop village in Lazio. The kitchen is located in a beautifully restored convent full of history and charm. It is the perfect choice for a small intimate cooking class.

Program includes:
  • 5 nights / 6 days accommodation Monday to Saturday
  • Welcome dinner
  • Organic breakfast each morning taken in the village cafe bar
  • Lunch each day (prepared by you - except for the day in Rome)
  • 4 Cooking Lessons
  • Picnic lunch in the olive grove
  • Informal day in Rome
  • Lunch in a Roman trattoria
  • Wine tasting
  • Local transfers to and from Fara Sabina train station

Program Prices
Based on double occupany/per person $1,595.00

Rates are subject to change based on currency exchange.
Call for updated rates. Airfare not included.


Additional Information
Daytrip prices include

Day Trip 1 - $305.00

  • 2 lessons
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to and from Fara Sabina train station

Day Trip 2 - $380.00

  • 2 lessons
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Tranfser to and from Fara Sabina train station
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