Welcome to Your 8-day Mountain and Sea Private Italian Cooking Holiday in Agerola, Amalfi Coast
Have you ever wanted to learn to cook like an Italian nonna? There’s certainly no more stunningly beautiful location to do just that than along the Amalfi Coast of Italy. During this culture-meets-cuisine cooking holiday, the Italian mother-daughter duo Gabriella and Maria dispell the mystery behind making luscious pasta, lasagna, and so much more.
Discover the secrets behind the simple but delicious cuisine that has delighted generations of Italians. This extraordinary mountain and sea program is a hands-on cooking approach designed for those who love traditional Italian cooking. If you long to learn from a local expert, this trip is for you.
Perched atop the Lattari Mountains, high above the Amalfi Coast, budding chefs discover the secrets behind the simple but delicious cuisine that has delighted generations of Italians. Immersed in the spirit of Southern Italian sea-meets-mountain cooking, you will create a complete menu of delectable dishes hailing from Agerola under your instructor chef’s guidance.
Your Cooking Holiday Accommodations
Your Italian cooking holidays are hosted at a country house-style bed and breakfast in the small town of Agerola on the Amalfi Coast. The country house is surrounded by an attractive garden, where guests can relax in the shade of a tree or read a good book. And there’s also a lovely gazebo overlooking the ocean. Take time to sunbathe, grab a warm shower, relax on the chaise, or drink a glass of fresh prosecco.
As the sun begins to set, sip a cool apperitivo on the terrace overlooking the azure sea. Drink in the brightness of the moonlight under the stars. You’re surrounded by chestnut and fig trees. Scented jasmine wafts in the air. Gorgeous geraniums, flowering lavender, and terracotta pots dripping with rosemary bushes, mint, herbs, fill the night air with scent.
Each bedroom has a terrace or balcony offering enchanting sea views. Vietri’s ceramic tiles line each bedroom. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and hair-dryer, and a TV. Breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast hall dining area. Wi-fi internet and daily maid service is provided for your convenience, making it a true holiday.
Between cooking classes, take advantage of a walk through the pathways leading to impressive and unforgettable sights. You can walk to the old Lauritanos Castle, from which you can see the entire Amalfi Coast.
Italian Cooking Class Sample Schedule
Day 1 – Benvenuto and welcome dinner
- Arrival and check-in. Pick-up and transfer to the property.
- Check into your room, meet your hosts, and review your program.
- Sit out on the terrace with a cool Prosecco and relax.
- Later in the evening, a welcome dinner is scheduled. Dine on the chef’s tasting menu featuring fresh seasonal ingredients. Local wine and coffee are included.
Day 2 – Explore Pompeii and first cooking class
- Breakfast is served.
- Early morning departure for the marvelous archaeological ruins of Pompeii. (This is SUCH a bonus!)
- In the afternoon, you will have your first hands-on cooking class. The day starts with an introduction and overview of the week. After, you will prepare traditional hand-made pasta, and bruschetta with homegrown vegetables and herbs. Tagliatelle with a slow-cooked Neapolitan ragu is next. Tasting Caponata with tomatoes, olive oil, basil, oregano, is accompanied by a selection of fresh and mature cheeses. For dessert, a delicious gelato.
- Dinner follows and everyone eats the foods that were prepared in class. Toast with a glass of red or white wine and finish with a coffee.
Day 3 – Morning food trip to local mozzarella producer and second cooking class
- Breakfast is served.
- In the morning, visit the traditional mozzarella producers of Agerola. Here, you’ll see how they make the area’s delicious “fior di latte” cheese.
- Tasting includes mozzarella and other delicious local cheeses. These products are part of Agerola’s gastronomic history.
- Lunch is on your own if you choose.
- Roll up your sleeves in the afternoon and prepare for your next hands-on cooking class. You will make zeppole agerolesi, traditional deep-fried fritters made by hand. Next, you’ll learn how to make paccheri pasta with eggplant and shavings of the local cheese. Dessert today is tiramisú.
- Dinner is served! Everyone eats the food prepared in class, accompanied by a glass of red or white wine. Coffee is also available.
Explore More of Agerola and the Amalfi Coast
Explore the town of Agerola for breathtaking panoramas over the coast, including the cities of Amalfi and Praiano. Why not trek through the Path of the Gods for the more adventurous? Leaving from Bomerano in Agerola, this trek leads you through some of Italy’s most stunning countryside. Along paths and trails cut into the dramatic Amalfi landscape high above the Mediterranean, your jaw will drop.
You may want to spend some time in Amalfi and enjoy lunch at a waterfront restaurant. Or, explore the winding streets of Positano with its striking tumble of pastel-colored houses clinging to the cliffs. Discover its cathedral, beach, and pretty boutiques, too. It’s all here for the taking, and of course, the breathtaking views are around every corner.
Pottery lovers will want to spend a day at Vietri Sul Mare. Here, you can stop off and watch artisan potters in their workshops. You can even order a dinner set of distinctive local pottery to have as a souvenir, as most artisans offer international shipping.
Suppose you’re really looking to splurge (and why wouldn’t you?). In that case, you can also rent a private boat to Capri for your free day. You could also consider a little cruise around the Amalfi Coast in a private boat. You start from Minori by visiting Pandora Grotto, the Natural Arch in Conca dei Marini, and Sophia Lorens Villa. Next, you’ll see Emerald Grotto, Furores Fiord, and the Isle of Galli. Last but not least, you’ll spend 3 hours on a little beach having your lunch pack. Your hosts ensure lunch includes toast with salad, mozzarella, ham, and beer or wine for a relaxing day under the sun. Pure heaven!
Culture and Cuisine Combine to Make an Unforgettable Wellness Travel Trip
You’ve all heard me discuss the benefits of wellness travel and why you should choose it. Remember, a proper wellness trip nourishes all aspects of self—the mind, body, and soul or spirit of the traveler. By combining culture, cuisine, stunning locations, relaxation time, and exploration, you’ve indeed got a winning combination.
Not sure what type of wellness travel is right for you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many travelers book a few sessions with a certified travel coach before planning a transformational getaway like this one. Travel coaches guide their clients based on their needs and desired outcomes. With their help, you create a trip that is not only memorable but genuinely life-changing.
I’ve included the link to my “Discover Wellness Travel” coaching package here. I’d love to help you plan an immersive and transformational experience.
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