Explore the cuisine and culture of three regions of Italy over nine days while earning course credit for CUL-287: Cultural Experience.
Students will tour a winery, see how balsamic vinegar is aged, watch firsthand as prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are made and even hunt for truffles as they study and work with many key ingredients that make Italian cuisine known worldwide. Local chefs lead cooking classes.
Cultural tours include visits to Rome, Turin and the seaside villages that comprise Cinque Terre.
Dates: May 20-30, 2026
Faculty: The course will be led and taught by Wake Tech faculty member Chef Aaron Stumb.
Accommodations: Students will stay at a hotel in each region (two per room).
Meals: All meals, except while in Rome, are included in the cost of the trip.
Cost: $4,700
The cost includes the following:
The following items are not included in the cost:
For more information, email Aaron Stumb at [email protected].