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Cooking under a Golden Sunset
Praiano, Amalfi Coast
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Tour
Description |
 About
the location: Widely considered the most beautiful stretch of
scenery in the entire Mediterranean, the Amalfi Coast is an
spectacular blend of vertical landscapes, sharp crags and deep
green forests. One of the lesser known fishing towns of the
coast is Praiano, located midway between Amalfi and Positano.
Without the renown of its neighbors, Praiano has remained
relatively untouched by tourism and therefore retains its
authentic character.
In 1952 a young Donato Esposito opened a small coffee bar next
to the main church in Praiano. His bar flourished into a
restaurant, and eventually a hotel of 40 rooms with a rooftop
pool. The hotel has never left the hands of the Espositos, a
family staunchly committed to hospitality. The hotel's spacious
terraces boast spectacular views of Positano, the Isle of Capri,
and the sunsets for which the hotel is named. You will be
welcomed as one of the family, and accommodated in a lovely sea
view room complete with terrace.
About the cooking lessons: Your hands-on cooking classes will be
taught by a trio of tremendously passionate chefs, each with his
own specialty. Carmine, Ciro, and Salvatore will guide you
through first, second, and dessert courses, divulging the
secrets of Mediterranean regional cuisine. The local specialties
the chefs will share with you require remarkably few
ingredients, and consequently be easy to reproduce in your own
kitchen.
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Included
in the Program: |
Included in the six - night
program:
- Transfer to and from
Naples (airport or train station) to Praiano
- Six nights accommodation
in double sea view room
- Welcome drink
- Six dinners with local
wine included
- Four cooking classes with
chefs and interpreter as per programme
- One boat (weather
permitting) from beach La Praia to the Emerald Grotto and
Positano
- Entrance tickets to the
Emerald Grotto
- Transfer to and from the
beach La Praia to Hotel Tramonto d’Oro
- Transfer to the harbor for
the Capri excursion
- Round trip ferry tickets
to Capri
- Half day guided excursion
to Amalfi and Ravello
- Entrance to Villa Rufolo
and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
- Visit to a local
Limoncello factory with tasting
- Visit to the Torre al Mare
to visit Sandulli's artist studio.
Included in the three -
night program:
- Transfer to and from
Naples (airport or train station) to Praiano
- Three nights accommodation
in double sea view room
- Welcome drink
- Three Dinners with local
wine included
- Two cooking classes with
chefs and interpreter as per programme
- One boat excursion
(weather permitting) from beach La Praia to the Emerald
Grotto and Positano
- Entrance tickets to the
Emerald Grotto
- Transfer to and from the
beach La Praia to Hotel Tramonto d’Oro
Please note: The program
may be altered slightly due to weather and opening and closing
time of establishments.
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Tour
Itinerary |
Day One - Sunday
Transfer from Naples airport or train station to Hotel Tramonto
D’Oro in Praiano. Check in to your sea-view room. Time to settle
in and explore the ancient fishing village of Praiano. Enjoy a
welcome drink at sunset, on the hotel's marvelous terrace.
Dinner tonight is in the hotel’s restaurant at approximately
8:00 PM, local wine included.
Overnight.
Day Two - Monday
Breakfast. In the morning embark (weather permitting) from La
Praia beach for a boat excursion of the famed coastline. First
stop will be the Emerald Grotto. Continue by boat to the jewel
of the Amalfi coast, Positano. Time on own to visit the town.
Lunch on own and return to Praiano. In the afternoon you will
have your first cooking lesson, which is dedicated to different
kinds of pasta. This is Ciro's specialty and he will show you
how to make hand-made pasta and an array of sauces. Dinner to
follow with local wine included.
Day Three - Tuesday
Following breakfast, morning at disposal for individual
activities. For those who love nature there is a wonderful hike
that leads from Praiano to the ancient monastery of San Domenico,
the famous Sentiero degli Dei (The Path of the Gods) or walk
down to the sea. In the late morning enjoy a visit followed by a
tasting of limoncello at a local liquor laboratory. Lunch on
own. In the afternoon, meet for your second cooking lesson
focusing on typical main courses of the area. Enjoy dinner to
follow, with local wine included.
Overnight.
Day Four - Wednesday
Breakfast. In the morning, enjoy a visit of the famous towns of
Amalfi and Ravello, with the beautiful Villa Rufolo and Villa
Cimbrone. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, return back to
the hotel for your third cooking lesson. Learn how to make the
famous Napoletan style pizza and dessert specialities. Enjoy
dinner based on your efforts, local wine included. Overnight.
Day Five - Thursday
Breakfast followed by day at disposal to discover the island of
Capri, transportation provided. You will have the entire day to
explore the island and its ancient villas and gardens. Return to
the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner tonight at the hotel,
local wine included. Overnight.
Day Six - Friday
Breakfast. This morning you will be accompanied to Torre al Mare
(a Saracen tower facing the seaside) to visit Mr. Sardulli's
atelier, a well-known local painter and sculptor.
The rest of the morning free — sunbathe at the local beach or
travel to nearby Sorrento.
Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, meet in the kitchen for
your final cooking class.
Dinner to follow based on your efforts, local wine included.
Overnight.
Day Seven - Saturday
Breakfast and check out of your accommodations. Transfer either
to the Naples train station or Naples airport. (If your
itinerary permits you may want to organize an optional visit to
the ruins of Pompeii. Please inquire for details).
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Dates and Rates |
All prices per person and based
on double occupancy.
Six night program:
High Season (April 25 - September 30)
US$2700 for a minimum of 4 people (every month but August)
US$2950 for 2 - 3 people, and for any August bookings
Single supplement: please inquire
Low Season (October 1 - December 23; January 1 - April 24 except
Easter week)
US$2450 for a minimum of 4 people
US$2700 for 2 - 3 people
Non-cooking companion, US$150 less either season
Three night program:
High Season (April 25 - September 30)
US$1600 for a minimum of 4 people
US$1675 for 2-3 people
US$300 single supplement
Low Season (October 1 - December 23; January 1 - April 24 except
Easter week)
US$1450 for a minimum of 4 people
US$1525 for 2-3 people
US$225 single supplement
Tour Dates
Available upon request any Sunday - Saturday (other start
days may be available on request).
Sold out: May 20-24, 2008.
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