Food and wine trip to the home of the barons of cilento
among their prestigious castles and historic farms
Duration
6 days and 5 nights
Participants
Min. 2 max 14 people
Period
From April to November
Cost
€
The experience of a trip to the historic countryside of the Kingdom of Naples, to discover the culinary culture of Cilento according to the tradition of its noble barons: from fresh pasta to the best mozzarella in the world, from white figs to delicious Mediterranean desserts.
Description
If you love Italian cuisine and its wonderful products, we offer you an exclusive trip to Cilento, in the current province of Salerno, once a pleasant countryside of the historic Kingdom of Naples, to discover some culinary products considered among the best in the world and some unsurpassed food and wine recipes.
For the occasion, we wanted to take a leap into the history of Italy and recover the traditions of the ancient barons of Salerno, the great gourmets of the past, who owned wonderful homes with flourishing agricultural estates here and who had their chefs prepare delicious dishes, which have now become very famous delicacies. To this end, we will make you stay in a huge castle built at the end of the 9th century, home to the noble Barony of Cilento and now a luxury resort. Then, just like the noble barons of the past, we will stroll among the wonderful agricultural companies of the area, discovering the most famous local products, which, even today, allow the creation of great delicacies.
We will learn about the culture of fresh pasta from Salerno, we will delve into the history and tradition of Fusilli in their hometown, and then taste them in renowned local restaurants. We will also meet the best mozzarella in the world, so as to learn about their history, traditional production and taste them in real gourmet dishes. There will be no shortage of fruit, such as the very famous white figs, but also sweets or Mediterranean chocolate, which are often linked to the products of the earth to create very tasty partnerships.
But not only tastings or lunches! We will take you to visit beautiful ancient cities, where the barons spread and renewed the culture of local cuisine, but also small villages perched on the hills, where, instead, the recipes of the past have been preserved as they were handed down. We will conclude our tour at sea, to learn about the great Italian fishing tradition and admire the beauty of Cilento from a truly privileged observation point.
Day one
Arrival in the afternoon at a historic castle in Cilento, assignment of rooms to guests and visit to the castle estate.
Dinner in the historic rooms of the castle based on local products and ancient local recipes, with tasting of the products that will be the theme of the trip.
Overnight stay on site.
Day two
Transfer to Paestum, the famous location of archaeological parks, to discover the ancient origins of the products and culture of Cilento.
Guided tour of the archaeological park and the famous ancient temples. In-depth study of the cuisine of ancient times and the links with current products and recipes.
Lunch at a starred restaurant in Paestum to taste creative gourmet recipes that blend ancient tradition with today’s modernity.
In the afternoon, transfer to the prestigious farm of Prignano Cilento. Visit to the farm and storytelling about its precious gastronomic products. For a snack, tasting of the famous chocolate figs of Cilento and other local products linked to the ancient culture told in the morning.
Return to the castle for dinner in its prestigious Bistrot and overnight stay.
Day three
Transfer to Giungano (SA), on the hills of the Cilento National Park. Guided tour of the seventeenth-century Domus Laeta, to discover a historic country residence characterized by ancient walls, watchtowers, rustic farm buildings, but also by prestigious internal rooms and a historic library with more than 2000 precious volumes.
Cultural walk in the countryside, in search of the historic farms of the estate. Visit to a historic farm (Vannullo), storytelling with tasting dedicated to the production of some of the most famous mozzarellas in the world. Light lunch at the farm.
In the afternoon, guided tour of the Maida company to learn about the culture of preserving vegetables, aperitif with tasting of the farm’s products.
Return to the castle for a moment of relaxation. Dinner in a prestigious farmhouse located in the surrounding countryside.
Return for the overnight stay.
Day four
Transfer from the castle to Felitto, the town of Fusilli and fresh pasta, guided tour of the medieval village nestled in the mountains.
Cooking class dedicated to Fusilli di Felitto and local lunch based on previously prepared fusilli and other local fresh pasta specialties.
In the afternoon, transfer to Roccadaspide, one of the most important centers of Cilento, famous for the famous “marroni di Roccadaspide”. Guided tour of the historic center and the feudal castle Filomarino.
Snack with tasting of local sweets based on chestnuts and other local products.
Return to the castle for a moment of relaxation. Dinner in the Bistrot of the mansion and overnight stay.
Day five
Transfer to Agropoli. Boat tour dedicated to the coasts of Cilento, the villages and historic homes seen from the sea.
Return to the city at 12:30. Lunch based on seafood specialties at a restaurant in Agropoli with a sea view.
In the afternoon, guided tour of the medieval village of the city and the Aragonese castle with a breathtaking view.
In-depth study dedicated to its shops and its seafood food and wine products.
Return to Torchiara for dinner and overnight stay
Day six
End of the tour and return
