easy
6-8 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels, no prior cooking experience needed
Join a hands-on vegetarian cooking class in Tuscany's scenic Chianti region with Mama. Enjoy wine tastings, vineyard visits, and a farm-to-table dinner that captures the true flavor of Italy.
Starting at €300 | 3 Hours | Possibly the best cooking experience to do in Italy
Experience the ultimate Italian culinary adventure with a guided cooking class in the picturesque Chianti region. Enjoy wine tastings, explore charming vineyards, and savor a delicious dinner prepared by a private chef. With luxurious transportation and stunning views, this unforgettable journey combines gastronomy and breathtaking scenery for a truly memorable day.
Tour € 300–€ 3600
3 hours
Programs:
Option 1 – Cooking class with dinner We offer half-day guided tours by private car or mini-bus with english speaking driver.
The tour includes Cooking class with dinner in English with private chef, wine cellar visits, wine tasting. Transportation service (Mercedes with an English speaking driver) directly from your accommodation.
14:30 Departure from Florence or your location (English speaking driver with Mercedes) 15:30 Walking along the vineyards and around the impressive castle and monastery 16:00 Cooking class with dinner, wine tasting and visit the wine cellar in Chianti 21:30 End of the dinner and return to your accommodation with a panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (English speaking driver with Mercedes)
Option 2 – Chianti Classico Tour and Cooking Class with dinner – Full Day
Full-day excursions in Chianti Classico area include private air-conditioned sedan/minivan with English speaking driver, cooking class with a dinner wine tour and wine tasting.
13:30 Departure from Florence or your location. Meet your driver directly at your accommodation 14:30 Drive on the scenic route SS222 (Chiantigiana). Arrival at Greve in Chianti and visit the market square Visit to the wine cellars and wine tasting (100 best Italian wine) 15:30 Panoramic stop at Panzano castle Drive on the scenic SP118 (Strada di Greve) Walking along the vineyards around the small castle of Montefioralle 16:00 Cooking class with dinner, wine tasting and visit the wine cellar in Chianti 21:30 End of the dinner and return to your accommodation with a panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (English speaking driver with Mercedes)
Option 3 – Chianti Classico Tour and Cooking Class with dinner – Full Day
Full-day excursions in Chianti Classico area include private air-conditioned sedan/minivan with English speaking driver, cooking class with dinner, wine tour and wine tasting.
The Greve town centre is the key to open the world of Gallo Nero. We offer half- and full-day guided tours to Tuscan wineries by private car or mini-bus. The tour includes wine cellar visits, wine tasting, and lunch or a Tuscan snack (Merenda). Winery excursions may be scheduled for any date with two days advance notice and can be conducted in your language. Pick-up service from the participant’s location can also be arranged.
9:00 Departure from Florence or your location. Meet your driver directly at your accommodation 10:00 Drive on the scenic route SS222 (Chiantigiana). Arrival at Greve in Chianti and visit the market square. Instead, Greve, you can visit San Gimignano. 11:00 Visit to the wine cellars and wine tasting (100 best Italian wine) 13:00 Lunch and wine tasting in a typical winery in Chianti 15:30 Walking along the vineyards 16:00 Cooking class with dinner, wine tasting and visit the wine cellar in Chianti 21:30 End of the dinner and return to your accommodation with a panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (English speaking driver with Mercedes)
Get there 15 minutes before the start to settle in and prepare for the class.
Dress in clothes suitable for active participation in cooking and vineyard visits.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay refreshed, especially in warm weather.
Jot down recipes or tips to take home and try yourself later.
The Chianti region has been producing wine since Etruscan times, with many vineyards dating back centuries.
Participants are encouraged to support local organic farms and sustainable practices during visits.
Good shoes are useful for vineyard walks and kitchen activities.
Sunscreen, hat, or sunglasses recommended during outdoor vineyard visits.
summer specific
Useful for jotting down recipes and notes from the class.
Capture scenic views and cooking moments.