Food Technology trip to Florence

“Florence was amazing. A good cultural experience.”

Laura, Party Leader, Berkshire

Renowned for its great food

Italy has a broad cultural influence worldwide and is renowned for its great food - the perfect location for a school food technology trip. Based in central Florence, which has the rightful reputation of being one of the most stunning cities in the world, every moment of your trip is both enjoyable and educational. Birthplace of the Renaissance, your students will enjoy the city’s wealth of beautiful architecture and proud cultural traditions as well as learn to cook a traditional 2-3 course Tuscan meal, a traditional pizza and Italy’s famous gelato.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Travel to Florence by air. Begin your stay in Italy with a guided walking tour of the city to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Evening meal in the city centre.

Day 2

Start the day with your first cooking class learning how to make a traditional Tuscan meal. Join the chefs to pick the best local ingredients fresh from the market and get to enjoy your own meal for lunch. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure with an evening meal in the city.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel before meeting the coach for your day trip to Pisa. Visit the famous Leaning Tower and Miracles square. Stop for lunch in Pisa before getting back on the coach to Lucca. Take part in another cookery workshop in Lucca, learning to make a typical 2-3 course meal and again get to enjoy your meal for dinner. Head back to the coach and return to the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel before visiting the beautiful Boboli Gardens. Enjoy lunch in Florence before heading to your final cooking class of the trip. This time you’ll be making pizza and gelato.

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel and free time for last minute shopping in the markets or other leisurely activities. Lunch in the city centre before meeting the coach and travelling back to the airport to head home.

Visits

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.

The Galleria Dell‘Academia
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
The Grand Museum of the Cathedral of Florence
Museo Nazionale Del Bargello
The Uffizi
The Pitti Palace
The Boboli Gardens
Piazza del Carmine
Piazza Santa Croce
Siena & San Gimigniano

Home of Michelangelo's sculpture David, other sculptures by Michelangelo and a huge collection of Renaissance paintings.

A medieval bridge spanning the river Arno and one of the few remaining bridges with houses built upon it.

Monumental Complex of Santa Maria del Fiore which comprises, Museo dell’Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Crypt of Santa Reparata.

A former barracks and prison, now an art museum, housing masterpieces by Michelangelo as well as a fine collection of ceramics, textile, tapestries, ivory, silver, armours and old coins.

One of the most famous museums in the world with works of art by great Italian artists such as Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello.

Formerly the residence of the grand-dukes of Tuscany and later of the King of Italy, now houses several important collections of paintings and sculpture, works of art, porcelain and a costume gallery.

One of the greatest open-air museums in the city with centuries-old oak trees, sculptures and fountains.

One of the main squares of the Oltrarno area, dominated by the majestic Church of Santa Maria del Carmine.

One of the largest and most famous squares of central Florence. The Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, overlooks the piazza.

The fairy tale hilltop towns offer fantastic scenery of the area surrounding Florence.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

Your group will be based in a centrally located 3 star hotel. Only a short journey to the many attractions, you will relax in comfort with students in multi-bed rooms and adults in singles.

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FAQs

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We can send you mini-brochures to hand out at school and a PowerPoint presentation for assemblies and parent’s meetings you may wish to hold. We also have an interactive promotional poster you can put up on walls and noticeboards. This will make it easier for you to get your students excited about your plans.

The most pleasant time of year to come to Europe is between May and September; you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

Once your student travel tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your specific requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. During the process, we will also ask you to provide accurate student and teacher name, passport and dietary requirement details where appropriate.