Spend a day visiting one of Italy's most significant historic residences, located just 7 km from Lucca and featuring nature and cultural attractions.

Explore 16 hectares of a historic park, including the oldest Green Theater in Europe, the Lemon Garden, the Water Theater, the Spanish Garden, and Pan's Grotto, an ancient nymphaeum.

Additionally, using the provided map and multilingual audio guides, tour the apartments of Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi within the Villa Reale, a notable example of Empire style architecture in Europe.

Visit the unique collections of Countess Mimì Pecci Blunt in the Palazzina dell'Orologio, including a room dedicated to Pope Leo XIII.

Villa Reale di Marlia: Park & Museums Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

There&#39;s no better way to discover Italian culture from within. Our nationwide network of expert Italian home cooks offers the finest Italian dining experiences. Immerse yourself in a small-group dining experience with an Italian family with a 3-course menu featuring authentic Italian recipes passed down from real Italian moms in family cookbooks. Enjoy a cooking demonstration where your host will show off their culinary skills while finishing dishes in front of you. Experience the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with the locals. You&#39;ll leave with happy memories, new friends, and a deeper understanding of your destination, all while savoring the traditional dishes that true Italians prepare daily. This experience is hosted by Cesarine, Italy&#39;s oldest network of home cooks, available in 500 cities across the country. The word &#39;Cesarine&#39; means &#39;home cook.&#39; Our network of passionate and welcoming local hosts opens the doors of their homes to curious travelers seeking immersive culinary experiences. Cesarines serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the rich story of their traditional regional cuisine. Notes: This experience will be held in a local&#39;s home and, for privacy reasons, you will receive your host&#39;s full address after booking. Our private experiences are fully customizable, and to match you with your perfect local home cook and ensure a memorable experience, we request the following information: food intolerances and allergies, your accommodation in Italy, and how you plan to travel to your local host&#39;s home. Please specify this information when booking.

Lunch with an Italian family with cooking demonstration and wines included in Lucca

Don&#39;t miss the opportunity to become a pizzaiolo (pizza maker) and a master tiramisu maker! Step into a local home, connect with an expert home cook, and discover how Italian moms and grandmas used to make amazing pizzas at home. With this hands-on, small-group cooking class, you&#39;ll learn how to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch with a real Italian family. To complete your celebration, enjoy your meal for lunch or dinner accompanied by a selection of local wines. Have fun testing your cooking skills and surprise your friends and family with a pizza party when you get home! Your local host will welcome you as part of the family and teach you the secrets of family cooking for an authentic culinary experience. Cooking and sharing food at the table is the most important part of the Italian spirit… there&#39;s no better way to experience Como. Cesarine is Italy&#39;s oldest network of over 1,000 home cooks across the country, in over 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts who open the doors of their homes to curious travelers for immersive culinary experiences. Notes: This experience will be held in a local&#39;s home and, for privacy reasons, you will only receive your host&#39;s full address after booking. We build our experiences around you: to match you with the perfect local home cook, we request the following information: food intolerances and allergies, the neighborhood where you&#39;re staying, and how you plan to travel to the host&#39;s home. Please specify this information when booking.

Small-Group Pizza and Tiramisu Class at a Local&#39;s Home with Lunch in Lucca

Visit the vibrant local market and traditional food shops under the guidance of a home-cooking expert, and immerse yourself in a small-group cooking class at a local&#39;s home. Learn the secrets of Lucca&#39;s most famous dishes and savor the fruits of your labor accompanied by a selection of local wines. During the class, your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade behind three authentic recipes. Have fun testing your culinary skills. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to prepare the dishes. Afterwards, savor everything you&#39;ve prepared during a delicious Italian meal accompanied by a selection of local wines. Each host serves local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the story of their traditional regional cuisine. A sample menu always includes a starter with seasonal ingredients, fresh regional pasta, and a typical dessert. Cesarine is Italy&#39;s oldest network of over 1,000 home cooks across the country, in over 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts who open the doors of their homes to curious travelers for immersive culinary experiences. ? Notes: This experience will be held in a local&#39;s home and, for privacy reasons, you will only receive your host&#39;s full address after booking. We build our experiences around you: to match you with the perfect local home cook, we request the following information: food intolerances and allergies, the neighborhood where you&#39;re staying, and how you plan to travel to your local host&#39;s home. Please specify this information when booking.

Local market visit and small-group cooking class with lunch at a local&#39;s home in Lucca

Lucca

We&#39;ll discover Lucca in a unique way, combining history, culture, and gastronomy on a walking tour of the walled city. We&#39;ll explore the charms of this Tuscan jewel while sampling its traditional delicacies. We&#39;ll begin by savoring Buccellato, a typical sweet bread with ancient origins, made with simple ingredients and an authentic flavor. Next, we&#39;ll try Cecina, a thin focaccia made with chickpea flour, water, salt, and olive oil—soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, a must-try regional classic. We&#39;ll also sample Tordelli, a stuffed pasta dish that&#39;s a local specialty, and sample the famous Tuscan cold cuts, accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the tour, we&#39;ll walk along historic walls, explore charming squares, and admire unique attractions, such as towers with hanging gardens of centuries-old trees. To finish, we&#39;ll indulge in a delicious artisanal gelato, making the experience even more memorable. A tour that combines authentic flavors, history, and charm at every step.

Tickets in Lucca

Villa Reale di Marlia: Park & Museums Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Lunch with an Italian family with cooking demonstration and wines included in Lucca

Small-Group Pizza and Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home with Lunch in Lucca

Local market visit and small-group cooking class with lunch at a local's home in Lucca

Attractions in Lucca

Villa Reale di Marlia: Park & Museums Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Lunch with an Italian family with cooking demonstration and wines included in Lucca

Small-Group Pizza and Tiramisu Class at a Local&#39;s Home with Lunch in Lucca

Local market visit and small-group cooking class with lunch at a local&#39;s home in Lucca

Attractions in Lucca

Small-Group Pizza and Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home with Lunch in Lucca

Local market visit and small-group cooking class with lunch at a local's home in Lucca