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Cooking in Florence

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Experience
Study
Destination
Italy
Duration
2 weeks
Ages
18 to 85

$4,145

$695
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Overview

Learn the trade secrets of authentic Italian cooking and have an experience you’ll never forget by studying Cooking in Florence. If it’s been a while since someone has cooked a meal “like Mama used to make” in your house, it's time to learn some new tricks from someone else's Mama. Located in the heart of Florence in the Tuscan region, on this trip you’ll be learning to prepare gorgeous Italian food, in even more gorgeous surroundings. Italian cooking doesn’t get any more authentic than this. Within no time you’ll be whipping up drool-worthy Italian delicacies using the brand new skills that will make you very popular upon your return home. 

We offer the complete package for those wanting to accompany their learning of Italian cooking with a real-world, international experience to go with it. Our team will get you sorted with all the essentials plus all the support you could ask for before, during and even after your trip.

Completely immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends and, best of all, break away from your usual routine back home as you embark on an adventure to study Cooking in Italy. This trip is perfect for those that don’t want to just visit the country and learn to cook the food, they want to become a part of it.

Inclusions

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Cooking course
Welcome Drink
Cooking Supplies
Dedicated Trip Coordinator
Pre-Departure Guide
Trip visa guidance
Personal Travel Concierge
Private live-in accommodation
Private airport transfer
$200 Global Tour Voucher
Certificate of completion
Ongoing support from our local team
24/7 Global Emergency Line
gWorld access
Marketplace deals
$250 off your next trip
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Qualification

To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be between 18-85 years of age
  • Be a citizen of an eligible country
  • Have no criminal convictions in the past 5 years

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Details

Our Study in Florence trip is designed to get you travelling, living and learning Italian cooking overseas as smoothly as possible. You’ll be learning Italian cooking from a master! Someone who has been doing it her whole life and who learnt from someone that has been doing it their whole life. The skills you’ll be taught have been passed down generations, and one day you’ll be able to pass them down too. 

This course is taught with the goal for you to not just make exceptional Italian food while you’re here, but to be able to use those skills when you get home. You’re not just going to be learning recipes, you’ll be gaining knowledge about ingredients and their uses. That way if particular ingredients aren’t available at home, you’ll be able to improvise and make mouthwatering italian cuisine no matter what is available. Plus, on arrival you'll receive a recipe book, aperitif and apron before starting the course!

Arrive in Florence with the reassurance that you will be many steps ahead of every other traveller in search of international experience in Europe. You can hit the ground running in your studies, with everything else taken care of. You’ll be staying right in the heart of iconic Florence. A place so spectacular and historic that the entire city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Spend your time studying in Florence, immersing yourself in the incredible food, wine and culture that brought you here. While still having plenty of time off to explore! The world-famous Tuscan wine region is only on your doorstep and the rest of Italy is not too far away. Embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel and study in Italy, learning a lifelong skill that will stay with you forever.

Requirements

You may also be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter this destination at the time of your travel.

What extra costs will I have? 

Flights, travel insurance, souvenirs & spending money.

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Arrival

The day before your classes start the school runs an orientation where you’ll receive your books, meet your classmates and run through everything involved in your course. We recommend flying in on Sunday prior to 3:30pm so you can attend. After your orientation, why not get to know the people you’ll be studying with and go explore Florence. 

Weekdays

You’ll arrive at class in the morning to begin the day's lesson. On each day you’ll master a new pillar of Italian cooking. From making pasta, how to prepare meats, vegetables and stocks and how to work your way around Italian delicacies. In each lesson, you’ll be putting theory into practice and cooking delicious examples of Italian food (with lots of tastings too!).

Weekends

Your weekends will be your own to explore Florence and Tuscany, venture further into other parts of Italy or even jetset off to other places around Europe! Your accommodation is incredibly vibrant and social and you’ll have made friends with the other people in your course, so you won’t be short on things to do.

Ongoing

We’ll constantly keep in touch with you throughout your stay. If at any point during your trip you need advice or support, our team will be on hand to answer all your questions. Don’t forget you can jump on our social media pages too or buzz our 24/7 emergency support line for urgent matters.

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Are flights & insurance included?

While we would love to include flights and insurance in our trip packages, it is not feasible to have a fixed price due to the diverse destinations, trip durations, and individual coverage needs of our travellers from around the globe. However, once you register for the trip, we will assign you a dedicated Travel Concierge. They will work closely with you to arrange the ideal flights and insurance tailored to your specific adventure. Rest assured, our team is here to ensure you have a smooth and hassle-free travel experience from start to finish!

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After the last unexpected disruption to travel caused by the..c word..people are now more eager than ever to venture out and explore the world, determined not to miss out on any experiences. Global Work & Travel works on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Booking earlier ensures that you don’t miss out on the best intake, season, placements and more! We recommend our travellers take 6-12+ months to plan their trip for a reason - to make sure you’ve got everything organised perfectly, stress-free. As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better? Why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking that trip!

Can I travel with a friend or partner?

Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together or nearby. Meaning that you can live, work, play & travel together! But wait there's more! Not only can you travel the world with your besties at your side, you can also earn some extra cash towards your own trip just by referring your friends to Global Work & Travel. You can learn more about the great referral rewards program inside your gWorld account once you join. And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!

Can I bring my pet along?

At Global Work & Travel, we share a deep love for animals and fully understand the special bond you have with your pet. We recognise the challenges of embarking on a trip without them. Due to travel restrictions, requirements, and limited pet-friendly accommodations among our host organisations, we regretfully cannot facilitate their inclusion in the journey. However, many of our customers choose to entrust their pets to a family member or friend, embark on their adventure, and return home to wagging tails and furry cuddles.

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

We know that life can get in the way of travel, so all our trips come with a great deal of flexibility. In most cases, if you cannot travel on your selected date, you can place your trip on hold to deal with whatever is holding you back, and continue in the future without incurring any penalty. You may also have the option of transferring to an entirely different trip and destination as well, or even transferring your trip to a friend or family member. In the event that you need to outright cancel your trip, if you give us 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put toward any other trip that we offer, including tours through third-party providers, as well as holidays through DealsAway.com, and is valid for 2 years from date of issue. As international travel can be complex, your options are based on the progress of your trip organisation and our support team can assist you in finding the best solution for your needs.

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