Italy Culinary Vacations
CIBO – Our Culinary Roots
Before founding Italy Culinary Vacations, Chef Stefano shared his passion for Italian cuisine at The Culinary Institute of Bologna (CIBO), a hands-on cooking school in the food capital of Italy. At CIBO, he welcomed students from around the world to cook side by side in a professional kitchen, learning authentic recipes and techniques passed down through generations.
Today, CIBO has evolved into Italy Culinary Vacations, a family-owned and operated destination for private, all-inclusive culinary and cultural experiences. Chef Stefano and his family now invite guests to leave behind crowded tourist spots and experience the real Italy—where cooking, history, and connection come together.—where cooking, history, and connection come together.
At his private mountain home, every experience is personal and relaxed. You’ll cook, eat, and laugh with Chef Stefano, discovering the heart of Italian hospitality in one unforgettable stay.
Your Stay on Mt. Fumaiolo
Nestled on the border of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna is Chef Stefano’s 19th-century Mt. Fumaiolo home, rich with history and charm. Once part of a monastery, the kitchen still features the original stone oven the monks used to bake bread for the local community.
The home has four cozy bedrooms, two bathrooms and antiques that tell stories of the past. One of two fireplaces is still used for cooking, keeping alive the tradition of meals made over an open hearth. And in the spacious backyard, the Tiber River flows just beyond the garden of fresh herbs and fruit trees.
When you stay here, the entire home is yours to enjoy—peaceful, private, and surrounded by nature. It’s a place to slow down, learn, and reconnect with the simple pleasures of good food and great company.
