Top Italy Classes & Workshops - page 115

Walk through the ancient olive groves of a family estate with over a century of history — four generations of passion rooted in the sun-drenched land of Ugento, where the Ionian Sea shapes the microclimate and the character of every olive. Frantoio Congedi is an award-winning producer, recognised continuously since 2012, operating on 100% solar energy with a fully circular, zero-waste process. After exploring the groves, you'll return to the frantoio for a guided sensory tasting across the estate's different oil varieties — each a portrait of the Salento terroir — paired with taralli and local products. Authentic, unhurried, and deeply rooted in the land.

Step inside one of Puglia's most awarded family frantoi, producing extra virgin olive oil for four generations since 1917. Run entirely on solar energy with a zero-waste production cycle — where even olive pomace becomes fertiliser and eco-fuel — Frantoio Congedi represents the future of Italian olive oil. Grown in the coastal microclimate of Ugento, just steps from the Ionian Sea, the estate's oils carry the unmistakable character of the Salento terroir. Your guide will walk you through every stage of this living tradition, from grove to bottle, before leading you through a sensory tasting of multiple oil varieties paired with local specialties.

Your experience begins by selecting one of Rome's iconic monuments as the inspiration for your artwork. Using prepared sketches and introductory exercises, you'll learn the basics of watercolor painting while exploring how pop art techniques can transform familiar landmarks into colorful and contemporary compositions. With guidance from your instructor, you'll experiment with transparency, color layering and bold contrasts, gradually developing your own interpretation of the city. The class is structured to be accessible for beginners while still offering creative freedom and opportunities for personal expression. By the end of the session, you'll leave with your own watercolor artwork inspired by Rome and a new appreciation for seeing the city through an artistic perspective.

During this workshop, you'll be introduced to the Japanese technique of kokedama, a method of growing plants in hand-shaped spheres of soil wrapped in moss instead of traditional pots. Working directly with natural materials, you'll learn how to prepare the soil mixture, wrap and secure the moss, and balance the structure of your composition. Along the way, Giovanni will share practical tips on plant care and the principles behind this minimalist botanical art form. Suitable for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike, this experience offers a relaxing and creative way to connect with nature while creating a beautiful living sculpture to bring home.

Your experience begins with an introduction to the ingredients, techniques and recipes that will be prepared during the class. Depending on the selected session, you'll focus on either fresh pasta making or the preparation of traditional Italian risotto. Working step by step alongside your instructor, you'll learn essential cooking techniques such as kneading and shaping pasta, preparing sauces, or mastering the process of creating a perfectly creamy risotto. Throughout the class, you'll receive practical guidance designed to make each recipe approachable and easy to recreate at home. At the end of the session, you'll enjoy the dishes you've prepared and leave with a deeper understanding of Italian cooking traditions and techniques.

Take your shoes off, feel the grass under your feet and let the Salento countryside become your gym. This is pilates as it was never meant to be done indoors — a barefoot session led by a professional instructor in the open fields of a certified organic masseria, using natural props like watermelon and melon as part of the workout. The setting is Masseria Stali in Caprarica di Lecce, a fully solar-powered estate where the connection between body and land is not a concept — it's the whole point. The session ends with a tasting of fresh fruit and cold-pressed juices. Come as you are. Leave lighter.

Transform your vacation into a culinary journey with Red Apron, where professional chefs bring authentic Italian cuisine directly to your villa or Airbnb on the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Indulge in private cooking classes, where you'll learn to craft traditional dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients under expert guidance. Enjoy personalized tasting experiences that showcase the flavors of Italy, complete with brunches and aperitivos served on your terrace. With tailored menus for every occasion, savor the essence of Italian food culture without ever leaving your holiday home.

Hands dirty. Glass full. Table set. In a real kitchen in Prati — steps from the Vatican — a professional chef teaches you to make fresh pasta and authentic Roman sauce from scratch. In English or French. With DOP-certified local ingredients. Alongside travelers from around the world who came here for the same reason you did: to eat well and learn something real. You'll leave with flour-dusted memories, a chef's recipe card, and a meal you made yourself. This is what Rome tastes like when you stop being a tourist.

Your own private table, set among certified organic vines and ancient olive trees, overlooking a 360° panorama of the Valley of Assisi. No crowds, no shared tables — just you, the Umbrian countryside, and a guided tasting of your estate wines, single-origin olive oil and aged balsamic paired with a seasonal menu rooted in centuries of local tradition. After lunch, the estate is yours to explore freely — vineyards, olive groves, and a dedicated app that brings every cultivar to life as you wander. What Makes This Experience Truly Exclusive Your own private table — no shared seating, ever Certified organic & biodynamic estate — Assisi DOC wines ️ 360° panoramic views over the Valley of Assisi Single-origin EVO oil & aged balsamic tasting alongside wines ‍‍ Hosted by the family and their team — personal, unhurried, genuine Post-lunch vineyard walk with dedicated app Always beautiful — indoor tasting room with panoramic windows as backup