S o u th er n I tal i an Cu l i n ar y T o u r Day 1 ...10:00 Hands-on Cooking Lesson with ICI chefs: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! In Italy, pasta represents a healthy, tasty colorful dish

Southern Italian Culinary Tour Hosted by Jack Sprat Restaurant and the Italian Culinary Institute, Calabria

October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 1: Friday, October 1, 2021

Arrival and Welcome Dinner ● Arrival; Lamezia Terme Airport, Calabria. Transfer to the Italian Culinary Institute (ICI) is provided. ● 20:00 Welcome dinner with Frans and Jen Weits of Jack Sprat and the Team from ICI in the private dining

room overlooking the Ionian Sea. ● After dinner cocktails on the outdoor terrace. ● Overnight at the hotel, ICI. Unpack and relax, you’re here to enjoy the good life for the next week!

Italian Culinary Institute, ItalyTM

ICI • LOC. CAMINIA, 88060 STALETTI' (CZ), ITALY • TEL: +39.334.333.2554 WWW.ITALIANCULINARY.IT • E MAIL: [email protected] • P.IVA: 03253980795


October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 2: Saturday, October 2, 2021

Foundations of Italian Haute Cuisine: Raw Ingredients, Flavor Perception for Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Cheeses & More...

● 7:00 – 9:00: Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● 10:00: An introduction to give you a profound understanding of the most important ingredients used in

regional Italian cuisine. Conducted by Chef John Nocita, this experience will open your mind and educate your palate.

● 13:00: Lunch prepared by master Chefs using the freshest ingredients from the mercato and local farms. ● After lunch siesta at the beach or continue another lesson (optional transportation to beach included). ● 19:00: Depart for dinner at Fondaco, a traditional trattoria with Chef Nicola Stratoti. A 'trattoria' is a

restaurant that is usually family owned and operated and, most importantly, exemplifies the character of the genuine local cuisine in any part of Italy. Here menus are not needed as patrons are only served the best dishes the area has to offer.

● Overnight at the hotel.




October 1 – 12, 2021 Day 3: Sunday, October 3, 2021

Classic Italian Brunch; Visit to Pizzo ● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● 11:00: Brunch at the ICI. ● 12:30: Depart for the historic seaside town of Pizzo, famous for their stuffed gelato. ● Live demo and tasting of Tartufo di Pizzo. ● Tour of Pizzo and free time to wander charming shops and ancient architecture. ● 20:00: Dinner at ICI. ● Overnight at the hotel.




October 1 – 12, 2021 Day 4: Monday, October 4, 2021 Hands-On Italian Cooking; Beach Time; Dinner at a Classic Pizzeria; Karaoke

● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● 10:00: Secrets of authentic Italian cuisine! Learn from professionals the tips and technique to cook like a

local. The ICI chefs create delicious masterpieces! ● Lunch at the ICI. ● Free time for the beach. ● Evening: Out for Pizza & Karaoke! In Italy, pizza from a wood burning oven is a delicacy enjoyed in a

unique festive atmosphere. ● Overnight at the hotel.




October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 5: Tuesday, October 7, 2021

Hands-On Baking, Desserts & Pizza Dough; Visit to Serra San Bruno; Apericena ● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● 10:00 Focaccia, Pizza and Desserts: Tradition and Evolution According to ICI. Work hands-on alongside

the masters preparing traditional Italian baked specialties. ● 13:00: Lunch at the ICI. ● Visit to Serra San Bruno. The 1000 year old town is nestled at an altitude of 3000 feet in the mountains and

is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and abundance of wild foods especially porcini mushrooms. The town is also home to centuries old monasteries and churches.

● Private transportation to the ICI. ● 20:00: Dinner is “Apericena”, a fun relaxed meal consisting of aperitifs and vibrant delicious gourmet finger

foods. ● Overnight at the hotel.




October 1 – 12, 2021 Day 6: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Hands-On Pasta making; Visit and Dinner at an Agriturismo

● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● 10:00 Hands-on Cooking Lesson with ICI chefs: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! In Italy, pasta represents a healthy,

tasty colorful dish. In addition to hands-on preparation, participants learn regionalism: understanding where each pasta comes from in Italy enables epicureans to identify the appropriate sauces or condiments for that dish. You will learn how to pair pasta with the perfect wine and, most importantly, create an entire healthy and natural menu with pasta as the starter.

● Lunch at the ICI. ● Dinner at an Agriturismo. An agriturismo is an organic farm that is owned and operated by farmers both of

livestock and vegetation. Here we dine on truly local delicacies that are produced on site by the proprietors. Every item on the menu including extra virgin olive oil, cheese, cured meats, breads, and of course, wines are made on the premises. This experience offers a unique insight to Italian artisan gastronomy and flavor.

● Transportation back to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of your evening sipping wine under the stars




October 1 – 12, 2021 Day 7: Thursday, October 7, 2021 Explore on your own day; Hands-on Pizza Party

● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● Free morning to explore the beach or sightsee. We can help you book a day trip up the coast, visit nearby

Catanzaro, or tour the Greek ruins and museum at Rocelletta. ● 16:00 Participants prepare several types of pizza and focaccia utilizing various dough and ingredients. ● Guests hand make their own pizza in a classic wood fired oven. Enjoy your pie on the ICI terrace

overlooking the small towns of Staletti & Soverato. ● Overnight at the hotel, Calabria.




October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 8: Friday, October 8, 2021

Visit to Mercatino; Gelato Tasting; Italian Street Food ● 09:30: Depart for the Mercato in Soverato. A unique Italian open air market offering culinary delights an

insight into the country's most traditional aspects of life. A lively opportunity to browse seasonal foods, artisanal meats, cheeses and more.

● Lunch: Italian street food on the beach. ● On the way back, The BEST Gelato stop! In Italy, gelato exceeds pizza in sales volume. This secret gem

will have you wanting to change your zip code. ● Free time to explore a new beach, take a siesta, have a cocktail or several! ● 20:00: Dinner at the ICI for another amazing dining experience! ● Overnight at the hotel.




October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 9: Saturday, October 9, 2021

Sicily ● 08:00 Departure to cross the Straits of Messina for Sicily. Those who have read The Odyssey, will

remember what a terrible time Ulysses had getting past Scylla and Charybdis, which flank what is now known as the Strait of Messina. We’ll have an easier time on one of Italy’s traghettos. On the boat, we will indulge in a special Southern Italian tradition to eat an arancini. Aficionados throughout Italy actually travel to the ferry only for a taste of this delicacy.

● After crossing the Straits, we continue a short drive to Taormina on the coast of Sicily. ● Lunch at a historic local restaurant is provided. ● Free time to enjoy Taormina. This city is surrounded by incredible beauty, situated on a bluff overlooking

the Ionian Sea and Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna. Shopping and historical sites are a 'sogno Siciliano'...a Sicilian Dream!

● Dinner on your own. Wander the narrow pedestrian only streets and you will find incredible options! Unique and designer shopping is everywhere and places stay open late.

● Overnight at the hotel in Sicily.




October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 10: Sunday, October 10, 2021

Open Day in Sicily ● The hotel provides a robust buffet breakfast complete with cappuccino made to order. ● You could take a tour up Mount Etna, enjoy the beach by way of aerial gondola, walk inside the ancient

Greek amphitheater, or shop until you drop. Of course, eating constantly is a must! ● Overnight at a tucked away hotel in the heart of Taormina.




October 1 – 12, 2021

Day 11: Monday, October 11, 2021

Sicily; Calabria; Artisan Cannoli Tasting, Farewell Dinner ● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● Late morning departure for Calabria and ICI via private transportation We’ll be stopping in the port town of

Messina to sample a local pasticceria’s famous focaccia Siciliana and cannoli.




October 1 – 12, 2021 Day 12: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Departure & Arrivaderci!

● Buffet breakfast at the hotel. ● Departure and transfer to Lamezia Terme Airport. ● 20:00: Farewell dinner with our hosts from the Italian Culinary Institute. ● Spend the evening reminiscing your adventures with new friends on the terrace.




October 1 – 12, 2021

*PRICE: $3995 per person (dbl. Occupancy)* Single room supplement: $400 Children under 12: $600

INCLUDES: • 11 night accommodations at hotels in Calabria and Sicily. • Dedicated English/Italian speaking guides throughout the program. • Transfers to and from the Lamezia Terme airport. • Small classroom instruction, demonstration, hands-on learning, and history lessons by master Chefs. • Quality cooking apron. • Dinners at the ICI in an exclusive dining room overlooking the Ionian Sea. • Daily lunches prepared by master chefs while at the school. • Buffet breakfast every day. • Private dinner at a trattoria. • Day trip to Pizzo with tartufo tasting and private demonstration. • Pizzaria & karaoke night out. • Visit to historic Serra San Bruno. • Pasta instruction and hands-on lessons. • Dinner at an authentic agriturismo. • Pizza party at the ICI, on-site wood fired oven. • Day trip to lively local market. • Local gelato tasting. • Transportation to and accommodations in Taormina, Sicily. • Focaccia and cannoli tasting in Messina, Sicily. • Ferry transport between Calabria and Sicily. • Tax and VAT included. • All gratuities are included.

*Price does not include airfare or expenses during “free time”. **Payments are refundable minus a $150 administration fee until 90 days prior to start date.

Airfare/Travel Tips: ● All ground transportation is included while you are in Calabria and Sicily. ● Airfare is purchased separately and will cost approximately $800 - $1400 per person depending on your

point of origin. ● Non-stop flights to Europe are available throughout the lower 48 states. ● Anchorage, Alaska to Frankfort is non-stop until early October through Condor Airlines. ● Average temps range from the 70’s-80’s during the day and 50’s-60’s at night. Pack with layers in mind; a

wind breaker is advised. ● Save room in your luggage for local spices, wine, pottery, and other souvenirs. ● Plan your trip to include other parts of Italy or Europe either before or after the Tour. Once you are in

Europe, there are endless places to visit. From there, destinations are just a small plane or train ride away! ● Rome is the flight connection point to Calabria’s Lamezia Terme Airport where you will be picked up.

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S o u th er n I tal i an Cu l i n ar y T o u r Day 1 ...10:00 Hands-on Cooking Lesson with ICI chefs: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! In Italy, pasta represents a healthy, tasty colorful dish