The cuisine of the Amalfi Coast is what many think to be “real” Italian food. Pizza, spaghetti with tomato sauce, and eggplant Parmesan are dishes that come to mind. But these dishes, made at the source, take on a much different flavor when prepared with the incredible local produce, grown in volcanic soil. A pizza prepared at even the most humble trattoria tastes nothing like its counterpart at home. And there are other dishes to explore—rosmarina (the cavier of the South), polpi alla Luciana (baby octopus, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil), and costata (thin slices of beef cooked with a tomato, garlic and oregano sauce.
Join us for a week on the Amalfi Coast staying at the beautiful Oasi Olimpia Relais. This four star hotel is located in the little town of S. Agata sui due Golfi, just above Sorrento. It’s unique location offers incredible views of the sea and Mount Vesuvius. The Oasi was built in the 19th century by a German tycoon who actually brought the cultivation of apples to the area. It has always been known as an oasis of gastronomic discovery, even before it was a hotel.
Day One
You will be picked up at the Naples airport or train station and transferred to the Oasi Olimpia Relais, a charming country house hotel with 14 rooms and suites, all with private bathrooms, satellite television, and air conditioning. You will have free time to relax or explore the village of Sant’Agata.
Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner featuring local specialties.
Day Two
A lovely buffet breakfast awaits you. At 10:00 am, you will head to a local farm, where they have been producing top quality olive oil for years, and where the matriarch has been making mozzarella cheese. A tasting of this wonderfully fresh and light cheese follows, with olive oil and limoncello.
Return to the hotel for an afternoon of relaxation.
At 5:00 pm, your first cooking lesson, followed by dinner with wine. Some of the recipes you may prepare include stuffed escarole, stuffed squid, homemade ravioli, shrimp on lemon leaves, and strufoli (small fritters).
Day Three
Your third day starts with a great breakfast. Departure at 9:00 am for the wonderful island of Capri. The Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni, Anacapri and Monte Solare are 
just a few of the natural attractions to be found here. Lunch on your own. Return to the hotel at around 2:40 pm.
At 5:00 pm, your second cooking class, followed by dinner with wine.
Day Four
Buffet breakfast. At 9:30 am, enjoy an excursion of the enchanting Amalfi Coast. Free time for shopping.
After your Amalfi tour, return to Oasi to relax before enjoying dinner in a charming local restaurant.
Day Five
After a leisurely breakfast, you will have your third cooking lesson at 9:30 am followed by lunch.
Free afternoon, maybe to explore Sorrento.
Dinner on your own.
Day Six
Buffet breakfast. At 9:00 am departure for a pasta factory visit with lunch. On the way you will stop at a chocolate factory. In the late afternoon, you can try your hand at making pizza dough. As it only takes 30 minutes, you will have time to relax until your pizza dinner at 8:00 pm (pizza dough has to rise for a couple of hours).
Day Seven
Check out and transfer to Naples after breakfast.
PRICE PER PERSON
2100 euros
(March, April, October, November)
2500 euros
(May, June, July, August, September)
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
Six nights accommodations double occupancy with ensuite bathroom
Arrival transfer from Naples airport or train station (Napoli Centrale)
Return transfer to Naples train station (Napoli Centrale) or airport
Daily breakfast
Six dinners
Two lunches, including one tasting lunch after the cheese demonstration
Local wine, water and coffee with all included meals (Please note that other beverages and drinks consumed outside of mealtime are not included)
Four hands-on cooking lessons
Excursions and food artisan visits
Transportation
Taxes and service charges
2012:
March 4-10/11-17/18-24/25-31
April 1-7/8-14/22-28
April 29-May 5
May 6-12/13-19/20-26
June 3-9/10-16/17-23/24-30
July 1-7/8-14/15-21/22-28
July 29-August 4
August 5-11/12-18
August 19-23 (only 4-night available)
August 27-September 2
September 2-8/9-15/16-22/23-29
September 30-October 6
October 7-13/14-20/21-27
October 28-November 3
November 4-10/11-17/18-24
November 25-December 1