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Amalfi Coast Cooking Vacations - Positano, Sorrento, Campania Food Tours
Amalfi Coast Culinary Vacations: Mediterranean Cooking Experience
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Discover our food and wine tours of Amalfi Coast
Considered by many the most spectacular stretch of scenery on the Mediterranean sea, the Amalfi Coast is an idyllic mix of vertical landscapes, stunning coastlines, and lush Mediterranean islands, and is an amazing place to take a relaxing and delicious Italy food tour. Enjoy the sun, flavors and relaxed lifestyle of such legendary places as Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Ravello, Sorrento, and Capri during your Amalfi Coast food tour with The International Kitchen. Whether you are traveling to the isle of Capri to experience the Blue Grotto, walking the stone paths of Pompeii, shopping the streets of Sorrento, or tasting homemade limoncello liqueur in Positano, our Amalfi Coast cooking vacations will offer you memories to last a lifetime.
On our Amalfi Coast food and wine tours you will learn the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine during your hands-on cooking classes and food and wine tastings, including home-made pastas, seafood from the local fishmonger, fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, the tasty “limoncello” liqueur, and artisanal cheeses.
More about our Amalfi Coast Food Tours
Our Amalfi Coast cooking vacations include:
- Hands-on cooking lessons featuring regional dishes of the Amalfi Coast and southern Italy, learning recipes during your Amalfi Coast food tour that you will be able to replicate back at home
- Winery visits and wine tastings featuring local Amalfi Coast and southern Italian wines
- Cultural excursions to local areas of interest such as Capri, Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, and Ravello
- Visits of local food producers on our Italy food tours on the Amalfi Coast
- Accommodations at beautiful hotels, villas, and B&B properties
- Transfers and transportation
- Our 25 years of expertise in planning Amalfi Coast food tours and cooking vacations
On the Amalfi Coast, where the mountains meet the Mediterranean, every cooking class is a journey through centuries of coastal traditions.
FAQ About Amalfi Coast Culinary Travel
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What food is the Amalfi Coast famous for?
The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its Mediterranean seafood cuisine and citrus-infused specialties. The region’s signature dishes include scialatielli ai frutti di mare (fresh pasta with seafood), delizia al limone (lemon dessert), and fresh caught fish prepared acqua pazza style. The area is also famous for its PDO-protected limoncello made from local Sfusato Amalfitano lemons, buffalo mozzarella from Campania, and the original Pizza Napoletana from nearby Naples.
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When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast for food experiences?
The ideal time for culinary exploration on the Amalfi Coast is during the shoulder seasons — April to mid-June or September to October. This is when you’ll find the perfect combination of pleasant weather, abundant local produce, and active fishing seasons. Spring brings fresh seafood and early citrus harvests, while autumn offers unique specialties like freshly pressed olive oil and wine grape harvests.
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What makes Amalfi Coast cooking different from other Italian regions?
Amalfi Coast cuisine stands out for its emphasis on simplicity and fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Unlike the meat-heavy dishes of northern Italy, Amalfi cooking relies heavily on the day’s catch, local lemons, and herbs grown on terraced cliffs. The region’s unique geography — where mountains meet the sea — creates microclimates that influence everything from the distinctive taste of local lemons to the character of regional wines like Per’ e Palummo and Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio.
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Authentic Recipes from Amalfi Coast & Italy
Enjoy a sяelection of Italian dishes that celebrate fresh ingredients and timeless techniques — perfect for bringing coastal charm to your kitchen.
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Amalfi Coast and Regional Italian Travel Tips
Get to know the Amalfi Coast and Italy through our travel guides, cultural highlights, and local food traditions — perfect for planning your next getaway or daydreaming from home.
