Chef Luciano Parolari has been supervising the kitchens of Villa d'Este for over 20 years. His recipes have been the inspiration for two glorious cookbooks. He is noted for artistic and creative presentation of regional dishes such as risotto Milanese-style with saffron, fettuccine with fondue, tortelli with pumpkin and artichokes, and cotoletta Milanese-style. We invite you to join Chef Luciano for a four night cooking getaway on the shores of Lake Como.

Accommodations for this luxurious trip are at Villa d'Este, one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Once the residence of European aristocracy, the villa was turned into a grand hotel in the 19th century. Today it is dedicated to providing the most discriminating traveler an unforgettable experience. You'll enjoy the services of this world-class hotel, while learning to prepare regional dishes with one of Italy's top chefs. A beauty treatment in the hotel spa completes the tour.

Day One

Afternoon arrival at Villa d'Este.

Dinner on your own.

Day Two

Enjoy the Villa d'Este's sumptuous buffet breakfast. Morning cooking class with Chef Luciano. Lunch follows the lesson, accompanied by wines of Northern Italy. Your afternoon is free to explore the villa's gardens and the small village of Cernobbio.

Late afternoon wine tasting.

Evening at leisure.

Day Three

A delicious buffet breakfast starts your day. Then it's time for a second cooking class, focusing on a variety of regional dishes. Lunch follows the lesson, accompanied by local wines.

Enjoy a beauty treatment in the hotel's spa.

Evening at leisure.

Day Four

After breakfast, join Chef Luciano for the third cooking class followed by lunch.

Tonight celebrate your stay at Villa d'Este with a gala dinner.

Day Five

Buffet breakfast and morning departure.