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Things to do in Gubbio

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Gubbio: Private Walking Tour and Food tasting

1. Gubbio: Private Walking Tour and Food tasting

Follow your guide to the top sights in the town of Gubbio on this waling tour. Make your way to highlights like the Roman amphitheater, Piazza Grande, and the Cathedral of Gubbio.  Start your tour amid the medieval architecture in the Piazza Grande square. Dive into sights like the Augustan-era Roman amphitheater which could once seat 6,000 spectators. Listen as your guide paints a picture of Gubbio during ancient Roman times. Head to the Cathedral of Gubbio to admire its stunning stained glass work, colorful frescos, and gaze up at the blue ceiling which has stars painted on it.  Stop for a truffle tasting to gain insight into why the town is famous for producing these prized mushrooms. Finish your tour in Piazza Grande. 

Tuscany: Sanctuary of La Verna Day Tour Private Tour

2. Tuscany: Sanctuary of La Verna Day Tour Private Tour

Take a full-day trip to visit the Sanctuary of La Verna, located in the commune of Chiusi della Verna, in Tuscany. It is this place where, in 1224, St. Francis of Assisi is said to have received the stigmata. On your trip, you will be provided with round-trip transportation from your starting point. After an approximately 2-hour trip, arrive at the sanctuary, where you will have 4 hours of free time. Here you may explore the area on top of Mount Penna, and stop at the local convent to learn more about why the site is a place of pilgrimage. In the afternoon, you will be transported back to your hotel.

Gubbio: Market Tour and 4-Course Meal

3. Gubbio: Market Tour and 4-Course Meal

Uncover the secrets of the Italian cuisine on your travels through Gubbio in the company of a local chef who will share with you their family recipes which have been passed down through generations. Start your experience with a visit to the local market. Soak up the unique atmosphere of an Italian food market and learn how to recognize the best products by sight.  When you return to your cook’s home, attend a private cooking demo where your cook will share the secrets of her family cookbook while preparing one of the dishes right in front of you. Sit at an authentic Italian table and enjoy a 4-course seasonal menu including starters, pasta, main course with a side dish, and dessert. Sip on your choice of water, red or white wine or coffee. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Gubbio: Authentic Cooking Class at a Local's Home

4. Gubbio: Authentic Cooking Class at a Local's Home

Discover how to cook like a local in this unique cooking class offered at a local home. Let your host show you the secret to making some of the most popular regional dishes and taste your creation while toasting with some local wines. During the lesson, your host will teach you how to prepare three authentic local recipes. Put your cooking skills to the test under the instruction of a master. Relax, as your host will ensure you are equipped with everything you need to make some extraordinary food.  Taste all the wonderful food that you have made with your host and try some local wines selected by your host. Enjoy learning how to make fantastic food while connecting with a local cook.

Gubbio: Dining Experience at a Local's Home

5. Gubbio: Dining Experience at a Local's Home

Experience a private dining experience at a local's home. Enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee).

Gubbio: Market Tour and Home Cooking Class with Meal

6. Gubbio: Market Tour and Home Cooking Class with Meal

Go shopping in the vibrant local market with a friendly host, and learn how to recognize the best produce of Italy. After you buy some fresh ingredients, you'll head straight to your host's home for an immersive cooking session. Learn how to prepare three of the most authentic local recipes and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by a selection of local wines. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients required to make the dishes. Experience the warmth of Italian hospitality and return home with something more than just souvenirs — classic Italian cooking knowledge that will stay with you for life.

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