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Whether amateur or professional,
or culinary student, there’s something here
for you, your interests, needs and goals. Take cooking
& wines classes (with optional Italian lessons)
in the heart of Florence for 1 week to one year. Culinary
courses, taught by outstanding team of international
chefs and food experts, are taught in English and/or
Italian in state-of-the-art facilities. Combine Italian
lessons with your culinary courses and test your Italian
while your exploring Florence.
For air, hotels, cars, trains, phones and more:
check our AutoEurope
link.
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Special offer when booking at eduVacations:
choose from a complementary group wine appreciation class
or a complementary market tour.
What People are Saying
“I am writing for Danielle, to
tell you she is having a great time in Italy. She loves
the cooking and Italian classes and the city. She is thinking
to return in the fall to learn Italian fluently.”
Danielle’s mother, USA
“Just wanted to let you know that
our daughter, Diana, returned this weekend absolutely
thrilled with her two-week Cooking and Italian Languages
program in Florence. She had a terrific, terrific time
and is already thinking about her next eduVacation. Thank
you for making all the arrangements.” Diana’s
father, USA
“I’m so happy that I made
the decision to come to Apicius last year and follow the
wine expertise program. It has opened so many doors and
opportunities for me!” Amanda, Canada
Cultural & Recreational Activities
During your free time, visit great museums, take day
trips to nearby Tuscan towns and cities, visit the architectural
monuments of Florence, explore the city’s nooks
and crannies. Ask your hosts for tips on cultural activities
that take place during your stay.
Accommodation
Choices
| Accommodation |
| All prices are quoted in
Euros (€) |
| Private
apartment
(1 month minimum) |
Please
inquire. |
| Shared
apartment
(1 month minimum) |
Please
inquire. |
| Families |
Single room:
half-board: € 40 - € 50
a day;
1 week to a month
half-board: € 30 - € 40
a day;
semester/year long
bed&breakfast: € 30 - € 35
a day;
1 week to month
bed&breakfast: € 25 - € 30
a day; semester/year long
Double rooms:
Available at a slightly lower
rate, only upon request depending on availability
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| Hotels |
For
easy hotel bookings, use our AutoEurope
link.
Upon booking your course, you will
receive contact details for a couple of small two-star
“eduVacations favorites.” Also, you
can e-mail us for a Florence hotel & pensions
list.
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| Combination
1 - Weekly Programs taught in Italian and English |
| 2 Group Cooking Classes + 1
Group Wine Class + 2 one to one cooking + 1 one to one
wine + 1 gastronomic walking tour.
You can start any Monday!
Minimum stay: 1 week
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€)
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€ 790
per week
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| Combination
2 - Weekly Programs taught in Italian and English |
| 2 Group Cooking Classes + 1
Group Wine Class + 2 one -to -one cooking classes
+ 1 one-to-one wine class + 1 gastronomic
walking tour + 1
hour/day of private Italian language tutoring. You
can start any Monday!
Minimum stay: 1 week
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 950
per week |
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| Combination
3 Weekly Programs taught in Italian and English |
| 3 Group Cooking Classes + 1
Group Wine Class +2 one to one cooking classes + 2 one to one
wine classes + 1 gastronomic walking tour
+ 2 hours of Italian language a day in
a group class. Start any Monday unless you’re
a beginner at Italian (see Trip Planning Information
for dates).
Minimum stay: 1 week
Start dates: |
05 January
02 February
01, 29 March
26 April
24 May
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28 June
02, 30 August
27 September
25 October
22 November |
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 1150
per week |
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| Combination
4, Cooking & Wines + 20 hrs. of Italian - Weekly
Programs taught in Italian and English |
| 3 Group Cooking Classes + 1
Group Wine Class +2 one to one cooking classes +
2 one to one wine classes +1 gastronomic walking
tour + 4 hours of Italian language a day in a group
class. Start any Monday unless you’re a beginner
at Italian (see Trip Planning Information for dates).
Minimum stay: 1 week
Start dates: |
05 January
02 February
01, 29 March
26 April
24 May
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28 June
02, 30 August
27 September
25 October
22 November |
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 1015
per week |
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| Program
A: Italian Language (2 hrs./day) + 4 Cooking
classes (once a week) + 4 Wine Tasting (once
a Week). |
| Non-professional Monthly Options
taught in English
Minimum stay: 1 month
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 790
per week |
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Program
B: Italian Language (4 hrs./day) + 4 Cooking
classes (once a week) + 4 Wine Tasting
(once a Week).
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| Non-professional Monthly Options
taught in English
Minimum stay: 1 month
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 1000
per week |
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| Program
C: 8 Cooking classes (twice a week). |
| Non-professional Monthly Options
taught in English
Minimum stay: 1 month
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 685
per week |
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| Program
D: 8 Cooking classes (twice a week) + 4 wine
classes (once a week) |
| Non-professional Monthly Options
taught in English
Minimum stay: 1 month
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 845
per week |
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| Program
E: 12 Cooking classes (three a week) + 4 wine classes
(once a week). |
| Non-professional Monthly Options taught in
English
Minimum stay: 1 month
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 1150
per week |
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| 4 group
cooking classes in Italian (2 hours each) + 2 hours
a day of Italian language |
| Minimum stay: 1 month
Special Monthly Courses taught in Italian
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| 3 group
cooking classes in Italian (2 hours each) + 4 hours
a day of Italian language you can add 1 wine tasting
class in Italian (one hour each) |
| Minimum stay: 1 month
Special Monthly Courses taught in Italian.
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
4 weeks
= € 1300 |
8 weeks
= € 2600
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12 weeks
= € 3900
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| 8 cooking
classes in Italian (2 per week) |
| Minimum stay: 1 month
Special Monthly Courses taught in Italian
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| 8 cooking
classes in Italian (2 per week) + 4 wine
classes in Italian (1 weekly). |
| Minimum stay: 1 month
Special Monthly Courses taught in Italian
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| Non-professional
Semester, Free-elective Program |
| Select 5 courses from the cooking
and wine offerings. These are taught in English.
Choose from the following: Italian Vegetarian Cooking;
Renaissance Culture Through Cooking; The Italian
Food Feast; Intro to Italian Wines; Exploration
of Wine Culture in Tuscany; Food, Culture and Society
in Italy; Italian Regional Food, “Italian
Regional Food (bread baking); The Jewish-Italian
Community through its Culinary Traditions; Cuisine
and Culture in Europe (the Art of “Entertaining);
The Mediterranean Diet (a Guide to Healthy Living);
From the Renaissance Vineyard to the Contemporary
Winery; Tradition of Italian Food; Contemporary
Italian Cooking; Introduction to Italian Wines II;
History of Italian Cuisine through Major Italian
Food Writers. Transferable credits can be arranged
for American students.
For direct inquires, E–mail: FlorenceCooking@eduvacations.com.
Start dates: |
05 January
02 February
01, 29 March
26 April
24 May
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28 June
02, 30 August
27 September
25 October
22 November |
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 5750 |
Student
services fee = € 185 |
Lab
fee = € 85 per course |
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| Career
Programs: Professional Semester, Year-long Programs,
& Summer Workshops |
| From late August to mid-December,
from late January to mid-May, and during summer
semesters experience the most unique educational
experience in a “Total Food Environment”.
These programs are not for Professionals but for
students who are beginning or continuing their education
in the food industry. Choose one of the following
special programs per semester, taught in English:
Culinary Arts (beginning to advanced levels), Master
in Italian Cuisine, Wine Expertise, Hospitality
Management, Food Communications, Italian Baking
and Pastry, Food Packaging and Design (Design &
Marketing for the Food Industry), Art Production
for the Food Industry. Each program includes 5 classes
of 3-credit hours each plus 10 hours per week of
non-paid internships in local restaurants, wineries,
etc. For a Master’s in Italian Cuisine, spend
a full year enrolled in courses. Transferable credits
can be arranged for American students.
For direct inquires, E–mail: FlorenceCooking@eduvacations.com.
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 5240 for the Profession Semester |
Student services fee = € 185
per semester |
Lab fee = € 160
per semester |
Masters in Italian Cuisine = € 10550 |
Summer
monthly Academic program
(3 credits each) |
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1 course = € 1265 |
4 weeks
Lab fee = € 85 per course
Student services = € 105
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| 1 course
+ Italian (10 hours per week) = € 1580 |
| 2 courses
= € 2105 |
Professional Summer Workshops run
weekly. Choose from the following specialties: Fresh
Pasta, Italian Baking and Pastry, Mediterranean
Cuisine. Monday through Friday, 3 hours per
day
All
prices are quoted in Euros (€) |
€ 1055
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| Custom
Culinary Programs for Groups |
| From 1 week or more, you can
choose from a list of culinary activities.
For direct inquires, E–mail: FlorenceCooking@eduvacations.com.
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