Culinary Vacations
It started with one location. Our beautifully renovated villa with state-of the art kitchen in the Sabina region near Rome combines the best of modern convenience and elegance, but the culinary adventure doesn’t end in the kitchen or even in Sabina! We have pieced together four remarkable trips throughout Italy. Each one is unique. If you’ve visited before, now there are even more reasons to visit us again.
SABINA (OUR FLAGSGHIP)
Seven-days, six-nights of culinary and cultural vacation combining food, culture, fun, and friendships at our original villa location just outside of Rome.
SICILY
Nine-day, eight-nights spent exploring the undiscovered southern region of Calabria and the beautiful eastern coast of Sicily.
TUSCANY
Eight-days, seven-nights experiencing classic Renaissance towns full of medieval charm paired with a cooking experience of a lifetime, which includes a hands-on lesson with a Michelin Star Chef.
UMBRIA
Eight-days, Seven-nights in the Umbrian countryside at a beautifully restored villa on an estate situated in the middle of vineyards, winery and restored ancient church.
AMALFI COAST & SORRENTO
Eight-days, Seven-nights spent experiencing some of the most famous and iconic places along the iconic Amalfi Coast of Italy.
LAKE COMO
Eight-days, Seven-nights spent discovering the region’s exceptional cuisine, romantic lakeside villages, dramatic alpine landscapes, timeless elegance, and effortless charm.
SABINA RITORNO
For those who have done our ‘flagship’ Sabina program, we have an all-new program. Seven-days, six-nights of culinary and cultural vacation at our beautiful villa location just outside of Rome.
PUGLIA
Eight-days, Seven-nights savoring the extraordinary cuisine, timeless traditions, whitewashed villages, breathtaking coastline, and warm hospitality of Southern Italy.
Each location is truly an unforgettable foodie dream vacation, designed for people of all skill levels! Don’t want to cook during one of the lessons? Sit back and enjoy all of the amenities, food, tours and fun.
A Taste of Our Cucina
Authentic Italian culture is the heart of our vacations and food is integral to Italian Culture. Each of our trips combine food, cooking and learning in optimal environments, whether hands on, or demonstrations.
Cooking is the heart of your trip, and all of the kitchens are beautifully setup for an optimal cooking experience. From floor-to-ceiling glass in Sabina with our chef Riccardo Bombelli, to hands-on cooking with Michelin-Star Chef Silvia Baracchi in her restaurant’s kitchen, Falconiere. You’ll be inspired by the natural beauty surrounding these areas as well as the romance, zest for life and friendliness you’ll encounter from our team.
Our Approach
La Cucina Sabina combines the best of what can be learned from professional chefs and local cooks, “nonnas” (grandmothers in Italian). Our local chefs specialize in the traditional as well as more contemporary Italian dishes with regional and seasonal dishes, pasta and of course pizza and gelato. We also feature occasional visiting chefs for a unique experience. Our chefs offer well-rounded, easy to follow cooking lessons so that you will leave with specialty dishes that are easy to prepare but sure to impress your friends.
What’s Included
Each location combines food, culture, exclusive excursions and fun into an experience of a lifetime! You will enjoy access to places and people you would never find on your own. This creates a unique and AUTHENTIC experience that is unforgettable.
Lodging and meals, including wine, coffee and tea are provided during your stay as well as culinary and cultural excursions (some trips offer a meal on your own). We offer four hands-on and or demonstration lessons. Cooking focuses on authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine, taught by our professional chef or local Nonna. We teach regional recipes using seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients including antipasti, fresh pasta, risotto, vegetarian dishes, meats, and seafood dishes, wood-fired pizza , dolci (desserts) and gelato. Not keen on too much cooking? The lessons are optional with plenty of ways to relax and enjoy your time.
Transfers are provided to and from the airport, the main train stations, or centrally located hotels are included.
Available Dates & Pricing
All-inclusive vacation pricing (except air) is listed below. These are the baseline prices. Please note that there is a single supplement for solo travelers. Interested in putting together a group? Contact us for more specific pricing, availability and customization options.
Sabina / Rome (Flagship)
Our flagship location hosts culinary vacations throughout the spring and fall, and is available by request in the summer, winter, and early spring for customized vacations, events, and weddings. Please email us directly for more information.
Dates
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Pricing
Ground Floor – $5,300/person for double occupancy. $6,100 for solo travelers. 2nd Floor – $5,400/person for double occupancy. $6,200 solo travelers.
2nd Floor Suite – $5,800/person for double occupancy. $6,650 solo travelers.
Tuscany
2026 Dates
Spring: April 18th – 25th | May 9th – 16th | June 6th – 13th
Fall: September 12th – 19th
2027 Dates
Spring: April 10th – 17th | May 22nd – 29th | May 5th – 12th
Fall: October 9th – 16th | October 16th – 23rd
Pricing: $7,000/person for double occupancy. $7,750 for solo travelers.
Umbria
2026 Dates
Fall: October 3rd – 10th
2027 Dates
Spring: May 25th – June 1st
Fall: October 16th – 23rd
*Special $250 per person discount for limited sized rooms applied at time of booking for October 16th – 23rd only
Pricing: $6,200/person for double occupancy. $6,900 for solo travelers.
*Specific cancellation penalties apply
Sicily
2026 Dates
Fall: September 26th – October 3rd
2027 Dates
Spring: May 8th – 15th
Fall: October 9th – 16th
Pricing: $7,550/person for double occupancy. $9,350 for solo travelers.
*Specific cancellation penalties apply
Amalfi
2026 Dates
Spring: April 25th – May 2nd
2027 Dates
Spring: April 17th – 24th | May 8th – 15th | May 15th – 22nd
Fall: September 18th – 25th | September 25th – October 2nd
Pricing: $7,000/person for double occupancy. $7,750 for solo travelers.
2027 Dates
Fall: September 11th – 18th | October 2nd – 9th
Pricing
Limited Lake View Room: $8,850/person double occupancy, $10,400 solo
Lake View Room: $9,150/person double occupancy, $10,700 solo traveler
Owners Suite: $9,300/person double occupancy, $11,300 solo traveler
Sabina Ritorno
2026 Dates
Spring: May 3rd – 9th | June 7th – 13th
Fall: October 18th – 24th
2027 Dates
Spring/Summer: June 13th – 19th
Fall: October 24th – 30th (Olive Harvest)
Pricing:
Ground Floor – $5,300/person for double occupancy. $6,100 for solo travelers. 2nd Floor – $5,400/person for double occupancy. $6,200 solo travelers.
2nd Floor Suite – $5,800/person for double occupancy. $6,650 solo travelers.
Additional Information
We provide small group vacations and try to be flexible in accommodating your needs as best as possible. Because it’s a culinary vacation, expect a wide variety of local and regional Italian cuisine. We ask that guests embrace authentic Italian cooking. Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if given to us in advance. We offer a full schedule, but also include time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. You may add optional massages or opt out of any activity if you prefer.
*All-inclusive details: all of the above details are included, plus wine service during lunches, dinners and lessons, excluded are airfare, transfers within Italy except as noted, massages, liquor and wine outside of meals and lessons. Tipping of guides and end of week tip for staff not included.
**As this is an investment in your happiness, we encourage you to obtain trip insurance on any of your vacation travel. While we offer a generous change policy, with the ability to change to a new date within 18 months, all our vacation deposits and final payments are non-refundable. Certain vacations also involve late cancellation penalties. Please inquire before you book.
Celebrate in Style
Book your custom villa stay and Italian cultural experience today. Packages are available for weddings, family reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, and any other special occasion that requires a truly unique and extraordinary setting.
