through the flavours of campania.

CULTURAL ASSOCIATION DONNA REGINA
THROUGH THE FLAVOURS OF CAMPANIA.
Gourmet Tours Around Naples
Nord
where the cult of food goes back
ago
South
3000 years
Why visit Campania..
“This land is so happy ,so delightful, so fortunate
that it is obvious it is Nature’s favourite. This
revitalizing air ,the perpetually clear skies , the
fertile land , the sunny hills , the dark forests, the
mountains lost among the clouds, the abundance of
vineyards and grapevines….and so many lakes ,the
copiousness of the running waters and springs ,so
much sea and so many ports! A land open at all
sides to commerce and which ,as if to encourage
man, extends its arms out into the sea.”
Pliny the Elder , I century B.C.
The aim of this program is to offer personalized and intimate guided tours
to the less known and spectacular spots of southern of Italy. For traveller
who appreciate an authentic Italian experience, these tours will enchant
them in-depth of the history, culinary and artistic heritages of Caserta,
Napoli, Salerno and the Cilento coast , based in unique guest
accomodation ..
A week’s full immersion from north to south of Campania
in the kingdom of the best Italian cuisine
NORTH
CENTER
SOUTH
high quality tours designed for the discerning traveller…
private transport with a
guide
Luxury
accommodation
dinners in gourmet restaurant
Cooking lessons
A glance to the idyllic country roads of the Amalfi coast, the spectacular
coastal roads of Cilento park and the gentle country hills of Caserta.
A Stay in dreaming
farm-houses of the province and the noble Manors
Naples
of
A Taste of the very best mozzarella cheese at
the most renowned farmhouses of the region
Rare tastes of the mythical wines such as the Falernum ,
Lacrima Christi , Falanghina and so many others… and
locally brewed liquors, from Limoncello to Rucolino…
Visits to the lively cities of Naples
and Salerno and the pretty
villages of Caserta Vecchia, Sessa
Aurunca, Cuma, Baia , Pisciotta
and Palinuro…
Daily tours by boat to explore the wonders of the grottos along
the coast. For those who love fishing unforgettable night tours,
with the fishermen cooking for you the catch on the beach.
During the tours you will be
in
close contact with the dreaming of
the walks , of the waters and with
the wild nature of the protected
areas
Spend a day with a private chef, sipping wines and learning
the secrets of Neapolitan cuisine.
A team of high profile:
DOMENIC
Since 2004, Domenico Mazzella has served as
the President of "Cultural Association Donna
Regina", which he co-founded, which aims to
promote, disseminate, and propagate the
culture and history of Naples and Campania in
the world. He has a degree in Preservation of
Cultural Heritage from the University of
Naples, Suor Orsola Benincasa and a
specialized Degree in "Restoration, Diagnostics
and Conservation of Works of Art " from the
Institute for Restoration in the Palace of
Caserta, implemented by Istituto Universitario
Suor Orsola Benincasa in Naples. He also
participated in an advanced training course in
“Enhancement of the Cultural Heritage
Landscape and Environmental Archaeology”,
sponsored by the Ministry of Scientific
Research and the University and the City of
Pompei.
GIOVANNA
Donna Giovanna, your amiable hostess.
A through passionate lover of her
regional cuisine .She is not a chef but
she has grasped the secrets of the
ancient cooking than fantasy , fantasy
,does the rest . The most important
international conneseure have fallen in
love with the her dishes , with her
aromas and with her creations . ….
She also holds mini-cookery courses,
under request She has been featured
preparing various Italian dishes in Rick
Stein's highly successful British BBC2
series 'Sea Odyssey' of Denham
Productions. She has also appeared
before American viewers alongside
Tyler Florence in 'Tyler's Ultimate Pizza'
where she gave the American gourmet
many useful hints regarding the art of
producing delicious pizza.
JON
..Jon’s passions for cooking and hospitality and
melding them with his appreciation of all things
Italian. The plan began to take shape on a flight to
Italy in July 2004, following a casual suggestion to
Jon from a fellow traveller who was from Naples
that he ought to open a pizzeria in Chicago. On
that trip, Jon began to talk about the pizzeria idea
to his many Italian friends in Rodi Garganico
(Rodiani). He was encouraged to go west for
“true” pizza, to Naples — said to be the birthplace
of pizza. As that summer drew to a close, Jon was
determined to bring the essence of the Italian
markets, the street life, and the abundance of
Italy right back to Chicago.Within months of his
return home, Jon began the first of many travels
to Naples. There he was warmly and lovingly
received by Italians who understood his desire to
master the art of this simple yet profound food. (If
you read Italian, see Ciro Leone’s ode to “A
Pizza.”) There he studied and became certified as
a “Pizzaiuolo”, or pizza maker.
PROGRAM :
Schedules will vary due to the season to the weather,
availability of the produces and free time.
The following sheets are just an example of our itineraries.
We always prefer to arrange different tailored tours,
according to our clients’ interests
North itinerary
" TERRA DI LAVORO “:
This is the area referred to as “campania felix”by ancient populations due to its privileged position and the fertility of its
soil . Irrigated by the Volturno and favoured by a mild climate, the province extends from the sea to the Apennines,
alternating between lush vegetation and places of great historic and cultural interest .The vast plains of the Caserta area
opens onto the sea and hosts one of the most famous and widely visited monument of the Region : the Royal Palace of
Caserta ….
ARRIVAL DAY :
Rooms ready by mid-day
Lunch at the main restaurant of the B&B :
Domenic and Jon will give you a detailed description of the dishes and wines which have been
previously agreed with the chefs of the restaurant , which are strictly genuine in the respect of
the tradition of the area.
Afternoon : tour to the “Farm-house” ! or a rest.
Night: Dinner at the restaurant of the B&B
second day
breakfast with local produces
Comfortably by bus we reach a beautiful village
a stop off at the dairy farm to see how mozzarella is produced…
Lunch: let's reach a famous Farm-house
A chat on the cheese and its history , tour of the farm, demonstrations of the oldest
cheese made by the romans "CONCIATO ROMANO"
Afternoon : a walk around the greenery of the farm..
Night : back to the B&B for dinner
Third day
breakfast
Morning : visit to the territory with hints on the Campania civilization ,
Italic communities before the Romans
Brief description of the route before departure
Sites to visit:
Sessa Aurunca the old “ Suessa”
Lunch : visit to the area of "Ager Falernus" wine and food testing at the cellars
of a famous wine producer
Afternoon : The museum of Capua and the Anphitheater
Night : Caserta vecchia
dinner at a typical restaurant
CENTER ITINERARY
"Naples and “Phlegrean Fields“:
Naples capital of the South for more than 600 years still today is, the heart of its formidable area for those who desire to
travel with an open mind and look for new stimuli .The other parts of this province offer to the visitors the same amazing
sensations, with the added benefit of tranquility quietness and the most mysterious destinations of the Phlegrean
Fields.
fourth day
leaving to Naples…
Breakfast
Morning:
we move to the B&B
guided tour with Domenic a chat on : "from Neapolis to the pizza “.
lunch : at the historical pizza- house in the center..
Free afternoon , curiosity and shopping ..
Dinner : at "OSTERIA "
the past , present and future, all in one bite
Night : drinks and liqueur at the B&B
FIFTH DAY
COOKING DAY!
Breakfast
Morning : transfer by bus to Parco Flory in the splendid "Pausilypon" area
cooking demonstration at Giovanna's house "grasp the secrets of the Neapolitan
traditional cooking “
after the demonstration enjoy Giovanna's cuisine !
In the afternoon we move to the Virgilian Park where you can take a free stroll
and a breathtaking panorama which unfolds all passages of history before
your very eyes… while those following Domenic can enjoy a visit around the
archaeological site of PAUSILYPON and the grotto of Seiano.
back to BB
free evening
Sixth day
“The flegrean fields”
The Phlegrean Fields (from the Greek word meaning “burning” ) is an enormous crater
extending to the west of the bay of Naples from the hill of Posillipo to Cuma , embracing the
islands of Nisida , Procida , Vivara and Ischia
brekfast
Morning :
departure for Cuma :
guided tour with Domenic to the archaeological sight . A chat on :
"from the Greek colonies to the Falanghina wine . The birth of the wine culture in Italy"
visit and lunch at a famous wine farm
Afternoon : la solfatara
free evening
South itinerary
“Cilento coast and Paestum“
A scenery of great contrasts , of incomparable beauty. Cilento enchants with its vertiginous cliffs that drop into the
crystalline sea, its spotless beaches ,its small medieval villages which cling to the hills and its luminous scenery of ancestral
nature .the Cilento coast begins at Paestum and ends at Sapri , offering an vast range of seaside activities.
Seventh day
breakfast
Morning :
transfer to Palinuro
stop off at Battipaglia /Paestum and Paestum-remains
guided tour with Domenic . A chat on : "from magna grecia to mozzarella cheese"
Lunch at a famous wine farm ,wine testing with mozzarella and many other traditional tastings
Night : arrival at the B&B , a paradisiac oasis..
you can either choose a free evening or join Domenic for a dinner at the Med Farine Club for a
glorious pizza .
Eighth day
"PALINURO“
Breakfast
Morning:
visit to the grottos
Lunch
free evening shopping and relax
nineth day
DEPARTURE DAY
breakfast
Departure according to the personal schedule, as arranged.
Tour departures:
on request , please book at least 3-6 months ahead
Prices :
prices vary according to the number of participants to get a quote please do not
hesitate to contact us.
To enquire or book this tour, please either fill out the form, or email us your request
to [email protected] at least 3-6 months ahead.
Our prices include:
means of transport with an english speaking guide during your travel in
Italy
minivan (limousine) with A/C
all entrance fees
quolity accommodations breakfast ,lunch , dinner in gourmet restaurants
or in the very best
all taxes and tolls
Our prices exclude:
international flights
insurance
optional activities
personal expenses
To book:
Please send us a detailed e-mail with dates and requests to
: [email protected] or, if you prefer, please fill out the
enquiry form on www.discovernaples.net
Once accepted the tour designed for you, please
be so kind to send us a deposit of 20% of the total cost of
the tour at least( 3 months in advance)the balance of it has
to be paid 60 days before your arrival
We accept Visa card and MasterCard
Cancellations Policy:
the 20%
deposit is not-refund
cancellations within
30 days before departure: 50% is refund
cancellations
. Within
cancellations
3 days before
Please don’t hesitate
7 days before departure: 20% is refund
departure: is not refund
to ask anything you consider not clear.
There is no extra charges for personalized tours if you wish a travel itinerary to
suit your needs, timeframe or interests, just ask us :
[email protected]
Thank you!