Amalfi, one of the great wonders of the Neapolitan Riviera, sits nestled on the side of the mountain looking straight down into the sea. Whitewashed and pastel buildings with brilliant flowers flowers climbing the walls, green trees and gardens, boats in red and green, and the deep blue-green of the sea have enthralled visitors for centuries.

Excursions include a walking tour of Amalfi, a guided tour of Pompeii, Ravello (the most elegant of the small cities on the Amalfi coast) for a tour of the Villa Rufolo gardens and Villa Cimbrone gardens, shopping in Sorrento, dinner at Don Alfonso, a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, with Chef Alfonso Iccarino and his wife Livia hosting a seven-course feast with a private tour of the historic wine cellar.

• In Salerno, you will be met at the train station and after a drive along the spectacular coastal to Amalfi, the staff will greet you and get you settled in your rooms in time to unpack and get a little rest.
• At 7:00 PM, we will all meet in the hotel bar for a welcome cocktail, an orientation of the week by Rosemary Anastasio, the school director.  Chef Giannino will prepare a special welcome meal in the dining room overlooking the beautiful bay and the town of Amalfi. This is a time to become acquainted with the "family" you will be spending a week with.

• A buffet breakfast is served in the dining room each morning from 7:30 to 9:00.  There is nothing quite like sitting overlooking the bay each morning with the fishing boats coming in and the town coming to life while enjoying a bountiful breakfast buffet and the incredible Coronetti made fresh each morning by Pastry Chef Armando and sipping an Italian cappuccino, espresso or caffe latte.  The staff will even deliver breakfast each morning to the rooms if preferred so you can enjoy eating on your balcony.  
• At 9:30, across the street in the ancient Saracen tower, Giannino will be prepared to share his knowledge and expertise by demonstrating and encouraging students to participate in preparing all the special dishes he has chosen for the first cooking class.
• Around 11:00, cappuccino will be served on the top floor of the tower, while students relax and enjoy the view of the beautiful blue water and town of Amalfi. Then Giannino will call students back to the kitchen to finish in the preparation of lunch.
• After class, Rosemary will take you on a walking tour of the town of Amalfi which will include a tasting of the famous limoncello, made locally in this area, visits to food, leather and ceramic shops along with a tour of the beautiful Cathedral.. There will be time left to sit in the piazza and enjoy a coffee, tea or the local lemonade while watching the locals go about their daily lives.
• Dinner will be at the Silver Moon Ristorante on the water's edge.

• Breakfast in the hotel
• This morning's cooking class will be taught by the incredible and delightful Mamma Agata in Ravello.  We will depart after breakfast for Mamma Agata's home in Ravello and will be met by her daughter, Chiara, for a taste of world famous lemon cake on the terrace overlooking the azure blue water.  Then we will gather in the kitchen to watch a demonstration on regional cuisine.  After class you will have a chance to walk in the organic gardens planted and maintained by Mamma Agata's husband.
• Lunch will be served on the balcony.
• After lunch we will take a leisurely walk to the town of Ravello.  Here you will be able to visit the Cimbrone gardenswith an incredible panoramic view of the coast, a perfect photo-op.  It was in these gardens where Ricardo Wagner found his inspiration for the magic garden in Parcifal and where music festivals and concerts are now held.  There will be plenty of time to shop for the local ceramics and corals, Visit the church, explore the steep windy roads and relax in the piazza.  The hardy will be able to hike up to the Villa Rufulo Gardens designed in the local Moorish style.  
• The evening is free.  You can stay in Ravello for a light dinner or return to Amalfi for dinner in one of the local restaurants.  Suggestions will be made

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• After breakfast, depart for Pompeii for a wonderful tour of these ancient ruins and have lunch before returning for Amalfi.  
• The afternoon is free to do what you wish.  Plenty of suggestions will be made for you.
• Dinner will be at the Luna Tower Ristorante overlooking the bay.

• After breakfast, we are invitied to the home of Rosemary and Peppe for lunch.  Pierino, owner of the Il Mulino Pizzaria will be there to teach a class in pizza making using the very large pizza oven at Rosemary's home.  We will make a green salad from the greens gathered in their cliff hanging gardens.  Rosemary will teach a class in desserts that are well known in the area and Peppe will serve us his homemade wines.  
• After lunch, we will have a visit in Positano to shop and enjoy this lovely town.  The evening culminates in a fantastic dinner designed especially for us at Michelin 2 star Son Alfonso Ristorante hosted by Liva and Alfonso Iaccarino in St. Agata.  Before dinner there will be a tour of their renowned wine cellar and a tasting of their award winning olive oil.

• After breakfast, we will have our final cooking class of the week with Chef Giannino.  After class, Rosemary will take us into the 11th century church behind the cloisters to see and hear about the history of the church.  The remainder of the afternoon is free to do last minute shopping, sightseeing or relaxing.  Chef Giannino and all the hotel chefs will be preparing a gala Farewell Graduation dinner for us.  
• This evening we will say our good-byes to all our new found friends and prepare to leave for home taking with wonderful memories and many recipes to share with our family and friends at home.

• After breakfast, the group will board the bus with Rosemary to Salerno where she will see you safely on the train.
• Note: Slight variations or adjustments to the daily schedule may be made.