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Tivoli Day Trip: Experience Villa D'Este Tour and Roman Cuisine Cooking Class

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Embark on a full-day Tivoli day trip and experience the enchanting Villa D'Este tour and a Roman cuisine cooking class. Immerse yourself in the villas and food of the Roman Emperors and live like an Emperor for a day!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Tivoli - Journey into the Roman countryside and live like an Emperor!

A full day experience with Chef Davide in Tivoli, immersed in the luxurious villas and food of the Roman Emperors.

You will be picked up by our professional driver for a short and pleasant drive towards Proietti Villa, your own private villa in Tivoli.
Here begins a culinary journey into the tradition of Roman cuisine!

Chef Davide’s cooking class takes place in an easy- elegant environment, you will be guided from the welcome drink to the desert. A completely hands-on experience where you will learn the time-honored secrets of pasta making.
Let yourself be carried away as you learn how to cook the perfect Roman sauces with fresh local ingredients!

Enjoy the free-flowing wine and fruits of your labor before heading over to Villa D’Este, the UNESCO garden with more than 100 fountains to take the best pics of your trip!
Admire the streets, castle, and waterfalls of Tivoli before heading back to Rome.

What's Included

Private transportation
Villa D’Este admission
Included lunch
Air-conditioned vehicles
Complimentary wine or beer for adults

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Meal Options

Burrata - Burrata cheese paired with a selection of oilve oils
Four (4) Mini Local Farm to Table appetizers
Fettucine Amatriciana or Fettucine Tomato and Lemon Zest - Fresh pasta with a meat Roman sauce or a summery tomato sauce
Fresh Ravioli - Fresh Ravioli with cream sauce
Dessert

Additional Information

Embark on a rural Roman adventure and bask in the luxury of a king! Spend a full day with Chef Davide in Tivoli, submerged in the palatial villas and delectable cuisine of Roman greats.
Our skilled driver will transport you on a brief yet enjoyable ride to reach Tivoli. Discover the grandeur of Villa D’Este, an UNESCO recognized garden housing over a hundred fountains, creating an optimal backdrop for your photo memories! Next, move on to your own secluded villa, Villa Proietti, a lesser-known treasure of Tivoli.

Here commences your gastronomic excursion into the realm of traditional Roman delicacies! Chef Davide’s cooking class unfolds in a casual-chic setting, with step-by-step guidance right from the welcome cocktail to dessert. This entirely practical session is your chance to master the age-old art of pasta preparation. Revel in the process as you learn to concoct the perfect Roman sauces – all from fresh, local produce!
Relish the unlimited wine and savor the edible outcomes of your hard work. Use the opportunity to unwind in the garden prior to our return journey to Rome.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Lauren_k

May 20, 2024

Amazing experience in Tivoli! - Chef Davide and Elena (as well as their 2 dogs) were the most gracious hosts. This was an incredible experience start to finish and we had the best time! We made 2 different types of pasta, used fresh herbs from the herbs they are growing right on the property, were treated to a fabulous feast of food and wine! Then they drove us to villa d’este which were some of the best fountains and gardens I have ever seen. A very special private day on Tivoli outside the hustle and bustle of the city. We will Never forget it! Would 100% recommend!!

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Kasey

May 14, 2024

Your dream of cooking and sitting on the porch of a hillside Villa is here - Absolutely wonderful. Excellent is the word. From the moment you are picked up with an outstanding chauffeur to David meeting you in the Square in Tivoli. To the drive down to his hillside home it’s absolutely wonderful and you’ve only just begun. Davide and Elena. are truly warm and genuine people so very kind welcoming you into their beautiful home . You begin with everything that this chef has prepared for your lunch. Starting with appetizers. There is a layout of the meals that Davide is going to teach you to prepare yourself. The setting was exactly what we wanted, as far as stepping out of the hustle and bustle of Rome and enjoying a bit of Roma countryside, culture and foods and people. Davide is native born from Tivoli and joyfully shares the history and culture of his land. Davide is truly a chef and yet the sauces and the pasta he teaches you to prepare are exactly something I will do at home and share with my friends. He spent time showing me the proper technique for kneading my dough . I highly recommend this. I cannot thank enough these very warm and kind people for allowing me to have a dream come true and memories of an experience while I’m in my busy busy days of work back at home.

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Kasey_c

May 13, 2024

Excellent and will bring more family back - If you want to experience Rome more then just a bunch of amazing old history, book this day to experience living history. Davide welcomes you into his beautiful hillside home along with Elena. The chauffeur is excellent driving us without any worries to the peaceful historic hills of Tivoli. Davide is an excellent chef and a native to his land. He has been doing this for years and his love of cooking and sharing history and food and good times is genuine. We will come here again with more of our family. Truly good, kind, generous, joyful… I could go on and on. We trusted previous reviews and we are glad we did. Grazie mille Davide and Elena.

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Jacqueline_d

Mar 28, 2024

Perfect unique experience for a couple's excursion! - My partner and I came to Italy for a week for our anniversary and our time with Davide and Elena was absolutely the highlight of our trip. We love cooking and using farm-to-table ingredients while learning from experts like Davide and Elena was so incredibly special. We would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and would love to do it again ourselves!!

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H724aopeterc

Mar 17, 2024

DO THIS TRIP! THIS IS THE ONE - FANTASTIC! - A Taste of Italian Bliss: Unforgettable Cooking Class in Tivoli! Prepare to be swept off your feet on a culinary escapade like no other! Picture this: picked up from your Rome hotel and transported to Chef Davide's dreamy villa in Tivoli, where magic happens in the kitchen. Chef Davide, along with the delightful Elina, welcomed us with open arms and infectious enthusiasm. We dove headfirst into pasta-making, crafting fettuccini and ravoli like seasoned pros. But it wasn't just about cooking; it was about laughter, wine flowing, and stories shared. As we indulged in our creations, each bite felt like a love letter to Italy's culinary heritage. From savory antipasti to decadent desserts, every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavors that danced on our taste buds. But what truly stole the show was the genuine warmth of Chef Davide and Elina. Their passion for food and life infused every moment with joy and camaraderie, making us feel like part of the family. Leaving Chef Davide's villa felt like waking from a dream, but the memories we made will last a lifetime. So, when you're craving a break from the chaos of Rome, don't hesitate—book this experience! Trust me, it's the day trip you've been longing for. Grazie mille, Chef Davide and Elina, for a day of pure magic!

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Emily_b

Nov 27, 2023

Hands down the best experience we had in Italy-- Don't walk...run to book this!! - HANDS DOWN our favorite experience we did while touring Italy! Davide and Elena were so welcoming and it was nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of Rome. They were amazing and their dog Lucy is just the sweetest girl! If we ever make it back to Rome I hope they are still offering this experience because we would book it without hesitation. They taught us how to make 2 different kinds of pasta and made sure our cups were always full!! After leaving their home we ventured back into the town to tour the gardens which was just the icing on the cake for the day. We can't wait to get the recipes and to try and make it on our own! We both agreed that the pasta we made with Davide was the best meal we had our entire trip. BOOK THE TRIP!

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Edwin_p

Nov 27, 2023

Great food, Great People, Great Experience - An experience outside of the busy city of Rome to relax, try something new, and enjoy great food. The food was delicious and the instructors David & Elena brought the experience to life. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and caring. Worth the entire day.

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Katherine_b

Nov 20, 2023

Such a lovely experience... - Such a lovely experience from start to finish …… an absolutely delightful day. Wonderful food, gentle guidance from our fabulous hosts, Davide and Eliana, and a beautiful walk through the gardens. We enjoyed every moment of our experience. Thank you!

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Kendal_b

Oct 29, 2023

So worth it! - Great class, beautiful location, good company! Highly recommend this experience, it’s worth it and would do it again.

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O1369wnannaw

Oct 26, 2023

A magical day cooking in Tivoli - Absolutely fantastic day with David and Elena! They welcomed us into their home, cooked with us, taught us the art of Italian cooking, and shared a wonderful meal with us. The day was magical! From learning about the Italian culture to tasting olives they grew on their land. There was nothing that could have improved this experience! We will return to Tivoli and see David and Elena again and will recommend all our friends to do this experience with them. It was truly the highlight of a wonderful trip! Highly recommended! Dave and Anna

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