Villa San Michele School of Cookery, Florence

The exquisite Villa San Michele, the picturesque Florentine estate managed by Orient Express Hotels, is renowned for its gourmet Cookery School. Located just a few minutes from Florence in the Fiesole Hills, the 15th century Franciscan monastery-turned-luxury hotel boasts a facade attributed to Michelangelo. In this peaceful oasis, enroll in a course at the cooking school where internationally celebrated chefs hold "Great Masters" classes along with the Classic Courses such as: exciting recipes for singles, the cuisine of the great noble houses of Florence and Tuscany, and the essentials of pasta, the star of Italian cuisine. Enjoy the perfect holiday in Italy and appreciate the country's gastronomic culture: take a day trip to Chianti for wine tastings, visit Florence, and cook alongside the talented chefs in the hands-on Cookery School classes.