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Arrival at Lamezia Terme Airport
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Transport to Hotel Baia dell'Est.
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Welcome dinner with Chef Rachel Barnett and ICI President, Chef John Nocita
Day 02
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Breakfast at hotel
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Cuicina Creativa- Join us for a demo style day in the kitchen. Where chefs will demonstrate a multitude of traditional Italian dishes.
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Lunch provided kitchen style throughout demonstration, wine pairing included.
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Mindfulness / meditation beach practice (optional)
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Dinner at local pizzeria, Tropp, for gourmet style pizza.
Day 03
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Sunrise meditation on terrace (optional)
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Breakfasat at hotel.
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Hands-on cooking lessons. Participants will work side by side ICI chefs creating an aray of pastas.
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Italian style late lunch at ICI, including wine pairing.
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Free time in afternoon (optional mindfulness session)
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Dinner at local Agriturismo
Day 04
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Breakfast at local pasticceria
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Depart for Tropea.
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Free time to shop and explore
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Lunch at traditional Tropean restaurant
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Free time
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Departure to Hotel Baia dell’Est
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Dinner at ICI
Tropea: located on the west coast of Calabria, over looking the Tyrrhenian sea. In 2021, Tropea was named "Most beautiful village in Italy"
Day 05
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Breakfast at hotel
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Transport to Bivongi
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Tour of Bivongi: A jeep excursion into the mountains of Bivongi, arriving at the vineyards for the most breathtaking views
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Wine tasting and lunch provided by Bivongi
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Return to ICI
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Dinner at ICI. A mediterranean themed dinner surrounded by the crystal blue sea.
Day 06
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Breakfast at hotel
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Transport to winery Cantine Statti
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Wine + Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting and tour
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Italian style late lunch at local Agriturismo (farm to table)
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Free time (optional mindfulness session)
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Cocktail party & Apericena (Appitizer/ Fingerfoods) ICI Terrace
Day 07
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Breakfast at hotel
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Cucina Creativa: Chef John and ICI team demonstrate evolutionary pasta, pastries and gelato.
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Lunch will be provided throughout the demonstration, including wine pairing.
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Wine lesson on taste analysis taught by ICI sommelier.
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Pizza party at ICI
Day 08
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Breakfast at hotel
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Cultural Market Visit: open air farmers market to explore the bountiful harvest of our surrounding area.
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Visit to Squillace: located just 15 minutes from ICI
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Explore Medieval Castel
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Artisanal terracota art demonstration
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Italian style late lunch at ICI
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Free Afternoon
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Farewell dinner at the beach [Blanca Cruz]
Day 09
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Transport to airport
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Departure From Lamezia Terme Airport
Pricing
SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
$5,000
USD per person
DOUBLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
$4,500
USD per person
the view from your room
Package Includes:
Not Included:
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8 nights at hotel Baia dell'Est with rooms overlooking the mediterranean.
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8 Dinner / 7 Lunch (wine included with each meal)
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Breakfast daily
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Transfer to and from airport, including all transport for planned events/excursions
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Breakfast at local pasticciera (Italian bakery)
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Luxury lunch & dinner at local Agriturismo (farm to table dinner)
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Jeep excursion through the mountain vineyards of Bivongi, including wine tasting and lunch.
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Hands-on pasta making lessons, including kitchen demonstrations by ICI trained chefs.
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Wine / Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
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Sommelier tasting analysis lesson
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Entrance to Squillace Castle Visit
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Cultural Market Visit
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Guided meditation/ Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practices
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Airfare
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Optional activities outside of the program itinerary