THE SPECIALISTS IN WORLDWIDE TRAVEL

Watched by nearly 9 million people, Sara Danesin Medio impressed the judges with her fiercely Italian and Mediterranean influenced style of cooking; nearly winning the MasterChef 2011 series with a unique twist on a traditional dish - partridge and chocolate ravioli, served with its demi-glace, parmesan and beurre noisette.

Championing the use of a few well placed, quality ingredients as a wholehearted ambassador of the Italian food culture, Sara is now taking her passion even further: leading tours for MasterChef Travel, in her home country of Italy. She will be the expert guide around two beautiful areas, both in terms of scenery and regional cuisine: Campania and Amalfi, and Tuscany.

'Glories of the Amalfi coast' 7 days/6 nights departing 9th October 2014, from £1,960 per person

Sara looks forward to joining you for two days in one of her favourite regions of Italy where you will tour a mozzarella farm, discover the treasures of Paestum and dine in Amalfi. You will also visit Positano, discover how limoncello is produced and cook regional dishes of Campania together.

This renowned coastline is home to stunning views, gastronomic delights and an unrivalled display of Greek and Roman archaeological treasures. Travelling with your local guide, you will explore Pompeii, Naples and charming towns, while sampling fine wines and superb olive oil in the company of local producers.

Join Sara for:

• An interactive cookery lesson and dinner in Ravello.
• A visit to a buffalo mozzarella producer.
• A lunch of organic regional produce.
• Dinner in Amalfi.
• A visit to the Greek ruins at Paestum.
• The Amalfi coast drive and a visit to a limoncello producer.

'Flavours of the heartland' 8 days/7 nights departing 13th October 2014, from £2,195 per person

On this culinary and cultural journey you will savour classic Italian cuisine, learn the secrets of Tuscan specialities and taste the region’s celebrated wines in the company of local expert guides amid the backdrop of the beautiful Tuscan landscape.

In the company of your local guide, you will also visit Bologna, a city famed for fascinating medieval and Renaissance architecture as well as the robust flavours of its food. The beautiful cities of Florence and Siena, and the charming town of San Gimignano complete this inspiring Italian adventure.

Join Sara for:

• Tuscan olive oil & ham tasting in Montepulciano.
• Wine tasting at Borgo Casabianca in Vallombrone.
• A cookery demonstration & lunch with chef Daniela Di Paolo at Borgo Casabianca.
• A cookery lesson & lunch at Villa Casagrande.
• A farewell dinner at a restaurant in Figline Valdarno.

For more details on itinerary, information on tour extensions or to book one of these tours, please call John Ferguson on 01473 610666.