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Embark on a culinary journey and create lifelong memories with Italy Culinary Vacations.

Experience authentic Italy with a private chef and guide!

Vacation Packages

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Italy or to learn how to prepare authentic Italian cuisine, now is the time to book a vacation with us. Let Italy Culinary Vacations give you an immersive experience you’ll never forget!

4 Day All-Inclusive Immersive Cooking Retreat

Tour Type: Cooking

Embark on a culinary journey focused on mastering the art of central Italian regional dishes working side by side with Chef Stefano.

  • $2,800
per guest
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7 Day All-Inclusive Cooking & Historic Retreat

Tour Type: Cooking, Touring

Indulge in a vacation that blends the culinary arts, history, art, and exploration in the three gastronomic havens of central Italy: Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Umbria.

  • $4,950
per guest
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7 Day All-Inclusive Cooking and Touring Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and Florence

Tour Type: Cooking, Touring

Indulge in a private vacation that blends the culinary arts, history, art, and exploration in the three gastronomic havens of central Italy: Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Umbria.

  • $5,600
per guest
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7 Day All-Inclusive Cooking and Touring Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Venice

Tour Type: Cooking, Touring

Embark on enchanting night boat tours and attend live concerts featuring the classical music of Antonio Vivaldi. Culminate your experience with a gourmet meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant, savoring the finest culinary creations that Venice has to offer.

  • $6,050
per guest
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7 Day All-Inclusive Cooking Retreat on Mount Fumaiolo and Historic Tour in Umbria and Orvieto

Tour Type: Cooking, Touring

Discover the Pre-Roman era with an extra 4 days (3 nights) in the historic city of Orvieto, and learn about the fascinating Etruscan civilization. Chef Stefano will guide you through the captivating city center of Orvieto, where ancient tales come to life.

  • $5,100
per guest
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7 Day All-Inclusive Cooking Retreat on Mount Fumaiolo and Touring Parma, Modena & Bologna

Tour Type: Cooking, Touring

This immersive vacation is a perfect blend of Italy’s culinary treasures and its rich automotive heritage, offering unforgettable experiences for food lovers and adventure seekers alike.

  • $5,600
per guest
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A Taste of Italy Awaits

Rome

Amalfi Coast

Portofino

Orvieto

Val D'Orcia

Florence

Parma, Modena & Bologna

Balze

Cooking and Guided Tours

Immersive Cooking Experiences

Venice

South Tyrol

About Italy Culinary Vacations

Give yourself and loved ones an unforgettable Italian vacation that is stress-free and away from the typical tourist locations. We are passionate about providing all-inclusive experiences across Italy that are focused on immersing you in the flavors, cuisine, history and art of Italy. Learn to cook authentic Italian recipes, soak up the famous landmarks and truly enjoy La Dolce Vita with a private guide and personal chef Stefano.

Perched on Mount Fumaiolo, Chef Stefano’s estate spans the border between Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Montefeltro and Umbria. You’ll enjoy the privacy of his spectacular stone home that is two centuries old and filled with antiques and history. Discover Italy’s gems hassle-free as Chef Stefano personally guides you through ancient towns, markets, museums, and castles. No planning or driving—just pure enjoyment.

Each morning, Chef Stefano leads you through breathtaking landscapes, selecting fresh ingredients and local wines to curate a personalized culinary experience every afternoon. Unleash your inner chef with hands-on guidance from Chef Stefano. Dive into the heart of authentic Italian cuisine and savor unforgettable meals crafted by your own hands. And if you’d rather relax, let Chef Stefano take care of the cooking for you!

Chef Stefano Corvucci
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Shared Memories

Randy Secor
Randy Secor
April 2022
I have been fortunate to attend cooking classes all over the world. But I had never done an immersion cooking school until our 3-day experience with Stefano Corvucci. I loved watching chefs but I always wanted more. Having a private, hands-on cooking marathon exceeded my expectations. We were able to shop, prepare and dine on the Italian favorites my family loves. And the best part, I am able to continue the experience in my own kitchen with local ingredients found in my home markets. My experience at Stefano’s home kitchen changed how we prepare & love pasta, pancetta, & parmesan. The lessons I learned by cooking with the chef, rather than just watching, resulted in a more valuable experience. I highly recommend Stefano Corvucci without hesitation.
Lucy Wang
Lucy Wang
April 2020
CIBO is the best cooking school I have ever attended. I booked the 2 week course: it exceeded all expectations. Chef Stefano teaches with great flexibility, relentless energy, and contagious passion. He focuses on techniques/principles rather than recipes, so now, I feel like I can confidently adapt and create dishes according to my local ingredients. Additionally, Stefano is extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, and reasoning behind Italian cooking—this has greatly enriched my understanding and appreciation of food. The menu was improvised every day based on market availability and our personal taste preferences. One day, we deboned chickens and cooked several dishes using the various parts. Another day, we prepared 9 different varieties of seafood from scratch. And of course, we made many many kinds of pasta. 🙂
Nicholas Edwards
Nicholas Edwards
March 2024
Stefano is the ‘real deal’ - a teacher, friend, and companion for adventures. He sees what he’s doing as nothing less than his calling, and his irrepressible passion always abounds, whatever twists and turns the journey may bring. Like the spring of Tiber on the slopes above his village, Stef is a font, both of knowledge in the culinary arts and many others, and also of stories, from childhood to now, of a life well-lived between the mountains and the sea. If you’re searching, like we were, for that elusive ‘something more’, hoping to see the real Italy and the ‘bellezza’ of life in this enchanting country, this may well be where you find it. We are so glad we came! Grazie mille Stefano e Carla, amore sempre d’Australia. Torneremo!
Mark Hartmann
Mark Hartmann
May 2023
My wife and I spent a week with Chef Stefano in May 2023. We had an amazing experience as we discussed where Italian food, wine and culture intersect. We learned so much about how the people work, live, play and (most importantly) eat. Stefano dispelled so many myths by opening our eyes to a whole new world of Italian home cooking like we have never seen it before. Go spend a week with Stefano with an open mind and hungry for food, wine and knowledge. Drink it up and it will be a vacation of a lifetime. We can't wait to go back (or Stefano to come visit us in New Jersey.)
Georgie Steele
Georgie Steele
April 2023
I recently had an incredible experience staying with Chef Stefano in Monte Fumaiolo, and I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves great food, beautiful scenery, and cultural immersion. Stefano is an excellent chef who taught me how to cook some truly amazing Italian dishes during my stay. From fresh pasta to local specialties, every meal was a delight for the senses. But this experience was about so much more than just cooking - we also went on some incredible hikes in the surrounding area. Stefano was an excellent guide and shared his deep knowledge of the history and culture of Italy with me along the way. What really made this experience so special was Stefano himself. He is warm, welcoming, and passionate about sharing his love of Italian cuisine and culture with others. I left feeling not just like a better cook, but also like I had gained a deeper understanding of this wonderful country and its people. If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience in Italy, I highly recommend staying with Chef Stefano in Monte Fumaiolo. You won't regret it!
Randy Secor
Randy Secor
April 2022
I have been fortunate to attend cooking classes all over the world. But I had never done an immersion cooking school until our 3-day experience with Stefano Corvucci. I loved watching chefs but I always wanted more. Having a private, hands-on cooking marathon exceeded my expectations. We were able to shop, prepare and dine on the Italian favorites my family loves. And the best part, I am able to continue the experience in my own kitchen with local ingredients found in my home markets. My experience at Stefano’s home kitchen changed how we prepare & love pasta, pancetta, & parmesan. The lessons I learned by cooking with the chef, rather than just watching, resulted in a more valuable experience. I highly recommend Stefano Corvucci without hesitation.
Lucy Wang
Lucy Wang
April 2020
CIBO is the best cooking school I have ever attended. I booked the 2 week course: it exceeded all expectations. Chef Stefano teaches with great flexibility, relentless energy, and contagious passion. He focuses on techniques/principles rather than recipes, so now, I feel like I can confidently adapt and create dishes according to my local ingredients. Additionally, Stefano is extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, and reasoning behind Italian cooking—this has greatly enriched my understanding and appreciation of food. The menu was improvised every day based on market availability and our personal taste preferences. One day, we deboned chickens and cooked several dishes using the various parts. Another day, we prepared 9 different varieties of seafood from scratch. And of course, we made many many kinds of pasta. 🙂
Nicholas Edwards
Nicholas Edwards
March 2024
Stefano is the ‘real deal’ - a teacher, friend, and companion for adventures. He sees what he’s doing as nothing less than his calling, and his irrepressible passion always abounds, whatever twists and turns the journey may bring. Like the spring of Tiber on the slopes above his village, Stef is a font, both of knowledge in the culinary arts and many others, and also of stories, from childhood to now, of a life well-lived between the mountains and the sea. If you’re searching, like we were, for that elusive ‘something more’, hoping to see the real Italy and the ‘bellezza’ of life in this enchanting country, this may well be where you find it. We are so glad we came! Grazie mille Stefano e Carla, amore sempre d’Australia. Torneremo!
Mark Hartmann
Mark Hartmann
May 2023
My wife and I spent a week with Chef Stefano in May 2023. We had an amazing experience as we discussed where Italian food, wine and culture intersect. We learned so much about how the people work, live, play and (most importantly) eat. Stefano dispelled so many myths by opening our eyes to a whole new world of Italian home cooking like we have never seen it before. Go spend a week with Stefano with an open mind and hungry for food, wine and knowledge. Drink it up and it will be a vacation of a lifetime. We can't wait to go back (or Stefano to come visit us in New Jersey.)
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