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This project teaches traditional Italian cuisine in Siena, a beautiful city that is an important wine-producing area of Italy and where the medieval atmosphere has been preserved.Beginners with no cooking experience can participate.Anyone who wants to learn traditional Italian cuisine locally can participate regardless of skill level.
What makes this project special
■ This project is Englishwill be conducted in.
English requirement ★★☆☆☆
The main activity is Because the main activity is learning and tasting local Italian cuisine, to the extent that you can follow the class only basic communication abilityIf so, you can easily participate.
■ Please inquire separately about the schedule for this project. (☎ 02-318-2553)
Italy Learn regional specialty dishes
All cooking classes use fresh local ingredients and are led by chefs specializing in traditional Italian cuisine. Italy has dishes with distinctive characteristics in each region, and through this project you can learn and taste a variety of recipes that showcase regional specialties.
Additional class: Visit to a local market and ingredient selection methods
You will visit a local Italian market with the chef to learn how to choose and select fresh ingredients for the cooking classes.
(A minimum of 4 participants is required, and additional costs will apply.)
Not included
- Round-trip airfare
- Individual travel insurance fee
- Other local living expenses
- Accommodation during project period
The organization running this project began 10 years ago by inviting people interested in cooking to visit Italy and hosting meals for them. The school's founder became captivated by Tuscan cuisine over time, and from then on, with passion, established a cooking school to teach more people how to make Italian food.Participants learn traditional Italian dishes that can only be learned in Italy under the instruction of passionate professional chefs, and participate in wine and winery toursThey may also do so.
Participants in this project can enjoy a special stay in houses where former noble families once lived in the Siena region of Italy. The interiors of these houses—with their antique, ornate furnishings—as well as the kitchens and dining rooms retain their original appearance.
You can experience a unique night unlike any other, and there are several houses with different charms, so participants can choose the house that suits their taste. In addition, there are various nearby amenities and attractions such as swimming pools, equestrian centers, and vineyards/wineries, so in the afternoons after cooking classes you can have an enjoyable time with friends.
Participants staying in the project for three days or more can apply for accommodation at an additional cost.
Region:Italy, Florence
Siena, about a 30-minute train ride from Florence, is one of Italy's major cities where the medieval atmosphere remains intact in its buildings and squares, and it is also well known as one of Italy's famous wine-producing regions.
It is also famous as the location of a scene in the film "Letters to Juliet," set in Italy, where a country road lined with wide, beautiful vineyards is shown as the car drives through. Also,The site where this project takes place preserves the homes once occupied by former Italian dynasties, offering visitors a special experience of staying where those dynasties livedIt provides.
■Travel Destination Introduction
1. Michelangelo Hill
Because Florence is a small city,Don't assume the night view won't be impressive!At dusk, crossing the Arno River's Ponte Vecchio leads you to Michelangelo Hill, where a statue of Michelangelo stands. This spot offers a panoramic view of the Ponte Vecchio at night, the Duomo, and the lights of Florence. Many travelers gather here to see Florence's night view!
When you climb up the hill,listening to the guitar rhythms of buskers while watching Florence's stunning nightscape gradually light up will be an unforgettable memory.
2. Assisi
When visiting Florence, a must-see nearby destination is the small town of Assisi. The town is represented by the Basilica of Saint Francis, built in the Romanesque-Gothic style in the 13th century. The basilica's interior features frescoes in traditional Italian style, allowing visitors to appreciate various works of Italian art. The town's most notable feature is its architecture and atmosphere, which make you feel as if you've stepped back into the Middle Ages.
Anyone who visits this place will be captivated by the medieval-feeling houses and the town's quaint charm. Also, if you climb to the fortress at the very top of Assisi and look down over the town, it's as if you've stepped onto a sky loungeand can take in the whole town at a glance.
3. Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre refers to a place made up of five small coastal villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare. The houses clustered on the cliffs display a variety of colors, offering many sights to see.
Stay in this place where you can find lovers' locks everywhere, and take time to feel love and happiness.
Who can participate
- People who can communicate in basic English.
- Anyone aged 18 or older.
- Anyone who wants to learn traditional Italian cuisine.
- Anyone who dreams of entering the culinary industry by learning authentic Italian pasta and pizza.
- Anyone who has dreamed of spending a night in a magnificent house once lived in by Italy's former royal families.
■ This project isat least 1 dayin duration.
■ The cost of this project isat the top of the current pagewhere you can easily check detailed amounts by duration and options.
* For popular projects, there may be no TO,Please apply quickly to secure your spot.
■ Installment payment information
For those who have difficulty paying in full,prepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRWand, if you pay the remaining balance within 2 weeks, based on the date the registration fee was paid,the process to confirm project participation will be carried out to verify availability and TO. Securing your spot quickly is important to participate on your preferred dates and duration!(Non-refundable once participation is confirmed)
* However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may change depending on the situation.
■ Early bird discounts andurgent applicationinformation
All gap year projects require normal processing procedures and a gap year preparation period,so we recommend applying at least 3 months before the project start date.and,as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months before the start date.However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you need to join a project urgently, you can pay an additional fee for the emergency application service, and we will assist with the fastest possible processing.
*최대한 빠른 수속 절차를 도와드리고 있지만 현지기관과의 소통 및 참가 확정을 위한 시간 등 기본적으로 소요되는 시간이 있으며, 모든 절차는 일반 참가자와 동일하게 진행되기 때문에 participants using the emergency application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamand are required to.
**Those who apply 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
***The emergency application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries related to the emergency application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Included:Automatic registration for gap year missions and notes / All orientation materials provided immediately upon participation confirmation / Additional emergency staff placement / Assistance preparing documents if needed, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >>Go to Naver Date Calculator
**Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local conditions, and subsequent procedures will follow the gap year refund policy.Also,Any problems arising from a participant's non-cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
■ Estimated other costs (Based on 1 week)
| Item | Details and remarks | Amount | Category |
| Round-trip airfare (including taxes) | Varies depending on the flight. | Approximately 800,000–1,300,000 KRW | Not included |
| Visa fee | Tourist visa (up to 3 months' stay) | - | |
| Individual travel insurance fee | Varies by insurer and period | Approximately 10,000 KRW (estimated) |
*Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
*Local living expenses are based on average estimates and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
*Participants' travel expenses and personal spending money are not included.
■ Note (Estimated local prices)
| Accommodation | Per night | Meals | Per meal |
| Guesthouse | About 25,000 KRW | Local meal | About 10,000KRW |
| Hotel | About 100,000 KRW | Restaurant | Medicine25,000won |
*Estimated local prices are based on average standards and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
