Gennaro Contaldo's CUCINA

Italian chef, Gennaro Contaldo has been our Citalia Brand Ambassador for over 8 years and over that time he’s shared his Italian recommendations and recipes with us, which we know you love reading just as much as we do. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate the launch of his newest cookbook, CUCINA. 

In April, we were thrilled to offer three lucky winners the chance to win an Italian food bundle including a signed copy of Gennaro’s book. This competition has now closed but terms and conditions can still be found at the bottom of this page. 

CUCINA

Try your hand at some new recipes inspired by Gennaro’s Italian roots. CUCINA is filled with hearty money saving meals from a true Italian! In a time of convenience and increasing food waste, Gennaro’s Cucina is just what we need – you will learn how to use simple ingredients in inventive ways, eat seasonally, spend less and eat better.

'Proper, old-school classics to use up every scrap' – Jamie Oliver, Chef 
 
Can’t wait to get cooking? You can order CUCINA now, ready for your next meal!

Gennaro Contaldo, Author

You can find out more about Gennaro’s role as Citalia’s Brand Ambassador on his page.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and discover the real Italy on your next escape.

Gennaro’s Cucina: Hearty Money-Saving Meals from an Italian Kitchen’ by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books). Image credit to David Loftus.

• A full day in Shakespeare’s city of Verona
• See famous sights like the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony
• Enjoy a guided tour as well as free time to explore on your own

This historic city is one of Italy’s loveliest. You’ll need a full day to do Verona justice, so this excursion is the perfect way to get to know the city, with free time to soak up the sights at your leisure.

You’ll start with a guided tour of Verona’s most famous sights, including the Roman Arena (home of the opera festival), Juliet's balcony, the Scaligeri tombs, Piazza dell' Erbe and Piazza Bra.

There will be plenty of free time to wander, too, so you can discover why Shakespeare chose to set so many plays here. Verona is an elegant sprawl of piazzas and picturesque lanes along the banks of the River Adige, and exploring on foot is the best way to see it. Surrounding the city are leafy hills topped with terracotta churches – perfect for a photo op. 

We say: “Verona is so close to Lake Garda that a visit here is definitely worth doing. This excursion is a great way to see the city’s sights, including the Roman amphitheatre, one of the best in Italy (where they hold the Verona Opera Festival).” Lara Crowe, Product Executive

 

Prices: From £80 per person (depending on resort)

Operates: Tuesday & Friday (All resorts)  - Full Day

Duration: Full Day

Start time: 7:30 am - 9:30am approx. (depending on resort)

Included: Guided walking tour, free time in Verona. 

Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off, lunch.

To pre-book your excursion please call one of our Italy Experts. Please note that excursions operate seasonally from May - September and are subject to availability and minimum numbers. Start times and departure points shall be reconfirmed once in resort.