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Interlude on Lake Orta
Piedmont Region,
Italy
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Tour
Description |
About the Location: Lake Orta has long been a favorite of
tourists thanks to the quiet beauty of the landscape, its
fascinating history and its wealth of artistic
treasures—principally Romanesque and Baroque architecture. The
lake lies to the west of Lake Maggiore in the Piedmont region of
northern Italy. It is a minor star in the constellation of the
subalpine lakes, but all the fascination and the history of the
larger lakes seem to be concentrated in this lovely place. It is
considered the most romantic lake in Northern Italy and has
inspired poets like Browning. In the town of Orta San Giulio
lies the Hotel Villa Crespi, an elegant four-star villa hotel of
unique Moorish style. The hotel is reputed to have been built by
a spurned suitor who was rejected for not having enough wealth.
He left Italy to make his fortune and when he returned built
this monument to his vast fortune! The 14 room deluxe hotel
offers every amenity, including marble bathrooms and authentic
antique furniture, all set amidst a beautiful, sprawling
parklike setting on the lake.
About the cookery courses: Your hands-on lessons will be with
the talneted chef of the hotel, Antonino Cannavacciuolo. He has
received numerous awards, including recognition by Gambero Rosso
with the award of Three Forks, and the award of a Michelin star
in 2003, and a second Michelin star in 2006. He catered gala
dinners during the Olympics in Turin, has appeared on Italian
television and has been widely covered in major newspapers and
magazines. Chef Tony says “I like to give my customer some
emotions which must not be flat and to transmit him something
‘true’ through my cuisine. My dish can be a remake of tradition
or simply something new, according to my feeling on that special
moment and product.” This is a man passionate about his craft!
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Included
in the Program: |
- Three nights accommodation
in a garden view room
- One Grand Tasting menu
dinner with wine
- One two course dinner at
Ristorante Villa Crespi (wine not included)
- One a la carte dinner at
Hotel Giardinetto (wine not included)
- Two hands on cooking
classes of approximately four hours each
- Two lunches after the
class (wine not included)
- Roundtrip transfers Milan
Malpensa or Arona Train Station
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Tour
Itinerary |
Day One
Arrival at the hotel with transfer from the Malpensa airport or
Arona train station. Time to settle into your room and perhaps
explore the lovely town.
Tonight will be a very special dinner: A fabulous 10-course
grand tasting menu in the Michelin star restaurant, complete
with paired wines.
Day Two
Following breakfast, your first cookery course of approximately
four hours, followed by lunch of your efforts. In the afternoon,
there will be a guided tour to Lake Maggiore, with some free
time to shop. Return to the hotel for a two course dinner.
Day Three
Breakfast.
Your second cookery course, followed by lunch. In the afternoon,
a visit of a local wine cellar to sample some of the wonderful
Piedmont wines. Tonight, your final dinner at the Hotel
Giardinetto, a partner hotel of Villa Crespi. If weather permits
you will dine on the beautiful veranda facing the lake.
Day Four
Breakfast and return transfer to the airport or train station.
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| Departure
Dates and Rates |
2008 Price Per Person
$1800 per person based on double occupancy for a minimum of 4
people
Please inquire for pricing for 2 people
Upgrade to a lake view double room: please inquire
2008 Tour Dates
Available on request for a minimum of 4 people. Closed until
mid-March 2008. |
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