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A Trip for Two to Bevagna, Italy for Six Days & Five Nights at the L'Orto Degli Angeli with Economy Class Air, Including Car Rental, Welcome and Farewell Dinner, Two Cooking Classes Followed by Dinner, Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

If you crave an epicurean experience, but want to go off the beaten path, then consider Umbria, known as Italy’s “green heart” due to its lush landscape, which features its own flavor of Italian culture and cuisine. Among its mystical medieval aura, hill towns rich in art and history, and a landscape dotted with castles and fortresses, Umbria is also known for its well-preserved rustic cooking traditions, and you’re invited to explore them – with your eyes and with your taste buds! This trip offers a wonderful opportunity to discover central Italy’s region of Umbria, and savor its outstanding local food heritage and practices with two hands-on cooking classes, a delectable dinner, as well as a wine and olive oil tasting!

You’ll get the most of your experience in Umbria with your stay at the Orto degli Angeli, an 18th century villa located in the historic center of Bevagna, the site of an ancient Roman settlement. This residence has been masterly restored, and now offers elegant accommodations featuring exquisite frescoes and a fascinating mixture of architectural styles.

Taste the authenticity of the region’s culinary tradition during two hands-on cooking classes at the Orto degli Angeli. For the full epicurean effect, both classes begin before you enter the kitchen, as you’ll visit the local markets with the chef to choose only the best ingredients for your recipes. After a day spent wandering around Bevagna, or the nearby city of Rome, make your way to one of the lovely Orto degli Angeli’s garden sanctuaries for a refreshing wine and olive oil tasting. And prepare yourself for a true gastronomic pleasure as you enjoy a gourmet dinner at Orto degli Angeli’s exclusive Redibis Ristorante, one of the best restaurants in the region!

Your trip for two includes:
• Round trip Economy Class air
• 6 days/5 nights accommodations at L'Orto Degli Angeli
• 6 Day compact car rental with automatic transmission (pick up/drop off in Rome)
• Wine tasting with appetizers
• Olive oil tasting
• Visit to the local market/shops before the cooking course
• 2 cooking courses followed by dinner
• Welcome and farewell dinner (local wine included)
• Daily complimentary breakfast
• All room-related taxes (including VAT)
• Free concierge reservation service

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Airport taxes and fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles. Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance of travel. Valid through 3/31/2014. Hotel may be substituted with equal or better accommodations. Package originates from the Contiguous US. Air service will be provided to and from Rome.