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Small Group: Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class - 4 Courses

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With this cooking class in Florence, guests will embark on a culinary adventure and learn the art of preparing traditional Tuscan cuisine. Guided by a skilled local chef, guests will prepare a typical four-course feast, including a seasonal starter, handmade pasta, a flavorful main course, and a signature dessert. Each dish reflects Florence’s rich culinary legacy, crafted with the freshest local ingredients. Guests will learn essential techniques and hear fun anecdotes about Tuscan cooking traditions while they are in the kitchen. After the session, participants will head to a rustic wine cellar to enjoy their creations in a warm and cozy atmosphere. A glass of exquisite regional wine will complement the meal and enhance this authentic experience. The class offers a unique blend of learning and relaxation, making it perfect for food enthusiasts of all skill levels. By the end of the session, travelers will take home not just recipes but a deeper connection to Italian gastronomy.

Includes:Hands-on cooking class, ingredients, 4-course meal, a glass of wine, and recipes. This is subject to change depending on the day of the tour.
October 19, 2025 through December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025 12:00 AM
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Interests
  • Culinary and Cooking
  • Educational and Learning
  • Small Group
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Sustainability Plan

Sustainability Plan

At Europe Express, our mission is to successfully grow our company in ways that encourage customers to travel with us again and again, for Travel Advisors to trust us explicitly and recommend us to colleagues, for vendors to value our partnership, and to inspire our employees to be passionate, engaged, and helpful in our workplace and community.

Our near-term sustainability plans include measuring and reducing carbon emissions, improving our responsible operational standards, and bringing further benefit to the destinations where our clients travel. In addition, we are developing our long-term de-carbonizing strategy, and further strategies for encouraging the dispersal of tourism dollars by traveling outside of the busy high season, and to communities beyond major cities to help reduce instances of over-tourism.

Meaningful Partnerships

Europe Express is a proud contributing member of Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term survival of the travel and tourism industry, which includes several sustainability initiatives.

Taking Climate Action by Supporting Healthy Oceans

As part of our commitment to climate and nature action, we’ve joined our sister companies across the Travelopia Group* to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.

Our objective is to help conserve the stunning coastlines and marine life that enrich your vacations and restore ocean ecosystems that are vital in tackling climate change. Together with our sister travel companies, we intend to donate at least $1 million over the next 3 years, with an aim to support the conservation and restoration of 7,000 hectares of vital marine ecosystems through seven global projects.

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Kenya to Indonesia, these protected “blue carbon ecosystems” have the potential to remove and store thousands of tonnes of carbon every year. They will also help protect a rich diversity of coastal and underwater wildlife, including endangered species.

Sustainability Plan

Our support will also enable the training and employment of local communities in marine conservation, helping ensure these beautiful places are preserved for generations. Through a combination of conservation, ecosystem restoration, research and community engagement, each project seeks to address the climate and biodiversity crisis in different ways, empowering and engaging local communities:

Greece – A blue carbon approach to saving Greek seas
Formentera – Safeguarding the future of ancient seagrass meadows
Kenya – Restoring Mida-Creek’s mangrove forests
The Caribbean – Restoring blue carbon habitats and protecting unique marine ecosystems
Indonesia – Community-led restoration of Indonesia’s extraordinary blue forests
Philippines – Restoring abandoned aquaculture ponds to productive mangrove forests
The Maldives – Restoring mangroves and seagrass for climate mitigation and resilience

*Europe Express is a member of the Travelopia group of travel companies which has come together to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.

Sightseeing and Activities

Sightseeing tours and activities are a vital part of any vacation, and pre-arranging them can save you time and money while traveling. We offer fully customizable experiences as well as a wide range of off-the-shelf options to enhance your vacations. These include:

  • Public transportation passes (subway, bus, tram, etc.)
  • Museum admission tickets (including fast-track entry passes)
  • Half-day city orientation tours
  • Full-day tours of top attractions
  • Private and group cooking classes
  • Private city/regional tours
  • Themed excursions (wine tastings, tapas walking tours, castle outings, etc.)
  • Hop-on Hop-off bus passes

Sustainability Plan

At Europe Express, our mission is to successfully grow our company in ways that encourage customers to travel with us again and again, for Travel Advisors to trust us explicitly and recommend us to colleagues, for vendors to value our partnership, and to inspire our employees to be passionate, engaged, and helpful in our workplace and community.

Our near-term sustainability plans include measuring and reducing carbon emissions, improving our responsible operational standards, and bringing further benefit to the destinations where our clients travel. In addition, we are developing our long-term de-carbonizing strategy, and further strategies for encouraging the dispersal of tourism dollars by traveling outside of the busy high season, and to communities beyond major cities to help reduce instances of over-tourism.

Meaningful Partnerships

Europe Express is a proud contributing member of Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term survival of the travel and tourism industry, which includes several sustainability initiatives.

Taking Climate Action by Supporting Healthy Oceans

As part of our commitment to climate and nature action, we’ve joined our sister companies across the Travelopia Group* to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.

Our objective is to help conserve the stunning coastlines and marine life that enrich your vacations and restore ocean ecosystems that are vital in tackling climate change. Together with our sister travel companies, we intend to donate at least $1 million over the next 3 years, with an aim to support the conservation and restoration of 7,000 hectares of vital marine ecosystems through seven global projects.

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Kenya to Indonesia, these protected “blue carbon ecosystems” have the potential to remove and store thousands of tonnes of carbon every year. They will also help protect a rich diversity of coastal and underwater wildlife, including endangered species.

Sustainability Plan

Our support will also enable the training and employment of local communities in marine conservation, helping ensure these beautiful places are preserved for generations. Through a combination of conservation, ecosystem restoration, research and community engagement, each project seeks to address the climate and biodiversity crisis in different ways, empowering and engaging local communities:

Greece – A blue carbon approach to saving Greek seas
Formentera – Safeguarding the future of ancient seagrass meadows
Kenya – Restoring Mida-Creek’s mangrove forests
The Caribbean – Restoring blue carbon habitats and protecting unique marine ecosystems
Indonesia – Community-led restoration of Indonesia’s extraordinary blue forests
Philippines – Restoring abandoned aquaculture ponds to productive mangrove forests
The Maldives – Restoring mangroves and seagrass for climate mitigation and resilience

*Europe Express is a member of the Travelopia group of travel companies which has come together to partner with Blue Marine Foundation.

Sightseeing tours and activities are a vital part of any vacation, and pre-arranging them can save you time and money while traveling. We offer fully customizable experiences as well as a wide range of off-the-shelf options to enhance your vacations. These include:

  • Public transportation passes (subway, bus, tram, etc.)
  • Museum admission tickets (including fast-track entry passes)
  • Half-day city orientation tours
  • Full-day tours of top attractions
  • Private and group cooking classes
  • Private city/regional tours
  • Themed excursions (wine tastings, tapas walking tours, castle outings, etc.)
  • Hop-on Hop-off bus passes
About Europe Express
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Since 1990, Europe Express has been a trusted partner exclusively for travel advisors, offering high-quality, customized European travel at competitive prices for both fully independent and group travel. From airfare, hotels, and all that’s in-between, we provide everything needed to create unforgettable European experiences. 

Our commitment to advisors of all experience levels means that we not only provide exceptional products but also equip you with in-depth destination training, helping you stay informed and confident as you serve your clients. With over 30 years of expertise, buying offices in Europe, and a team of Europe Specialists who have personally explored these destinations, we’re here to ensure every detail is crafted with precision. 

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About Europe Express

Since 1990, Europe Express has been a trusted partner exclusively for travel advisors, offering high-quality, customized European travel at competitive prices for both fully independent and group travel. From airfare, hotels, and all that’s in-between, we provide everything needed to create unforgettable European experiences. 

Our commitment to advisors of all experience levels means that we not only provide exceptional products but also equip you with in-depth destination training, helping you stay informed and confident as you serve your clients. With over 30 years of expertise, buying offices in Europe, and a team of Europe Specialists who have personally explored these destinations, we’re here to ensure every detail is crafted with precision. 

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.