Bologna, December 13, 2024 - The perfect gift doesn’t exist, but there are thoughtful gestures that can truly make an impact: giving an experience means offering more than just an object—it’s a gift that encapsulates moments, emotions, and memories that will stay in the hearts of those who live them forever.
For the upcoming holidays, Cesarine.com—the first online platform in Italy dedicated to food experiences—has partnered with Dimore D’Epoca, an exclusive collection of 280 hotels, villages, castles, and charming residences that symbolize authentic Italian hospitality. This collaboration was created to offer travelers a unique and complete experience that combines the beauty of Italy’s historic residences with culinary traditions passed down through generations.
Thanks to this synergy, guests can stay in iconic locations immersed in the history and beauty of our country while enjoying authentic gastronomic experiences with Cesarine, a community of 1,500 home cooks who preserve the value of traditional local cuisine.
The collaboration has resulted in two exclusive experience packages that combine a stay in a charming residence with a unique culinary experience.
- The "In the Kitchen with Cesarine" Package includes a one-night stay for one person (with breakfast) at a Dimore D’Epoca hotel and a Cesarine Gift Card. The total cost is €239. The €85 Cesarine Gift Card can be used for a cooking class, lunch, dinner, or food tour.
- The "Discovering Traditions" Package includes a one-night stay for two people (with breakfast) at a Dimore D’Epoca hotel and a Cesarine Gift Card worth €170, which can be used for an experience for two people chosen from those offered on the Cesarine.com website. The total cost is €319.
Each package offers travelers the opportunity to discover Italian culture and traditions through the timeless beauty of Dimore D’Epoca structures and the authentic hospitality of Cesarine. More than 450 cities and villages across Italy await guests for an unforgettable journey of flavors, stories, and moments of pure beauty, in the heart of Italy far from the usual paths.
The Dimore D’Epoca and Cesarine packages represent the ideal gift for the holiday season, as do the fully customizable Gift Cards available on the Cesarine.com website. These allow you to give your loved ones a deep dive into authentic Italian cuisine in every region of Italy—a symbol of sharing, love for tradition, and a desire to create meaningful connections. The Dimore D’Epoca and Cesarine packages are available on the www.dimoredepoca.it website and in selected travel agencies. Cesarine Gift Cards for experiences across Italy can be purchased at https://cesarine.com/it/n/landing/gift.
Cesarine.com is the first online platform in Italy for food experiences with a community of 1,500 amateur cooks who in 2023 opened the doors of their homes and territories to 50,000 guests, predominantly international (+65% compared to 2022) to offer cooking classes, dining experiences, and food, wine, market tours. Born in 2004 in Bologna as the Association for the Protection and Valorization of Typical Italian Culinary Gastronomic Heritage, in 2014 the community became a platform under the guidance of tech entrepreneur Davide Maggi - creator of some of Italy's first digital startups and executive director of the Digital Marketing & Communication Executive Program at Bologna Business School. Slow Food Community since 2019, at its 20th anniversary, Cesarine receives dozens of spontaneous applications every week. In the first quarter of 2024, Cesarine-branded food experiences recorded a 20% increase, with Bologna leading the travelers' choices for the first time, up 25% compared to 2023, and a notable increase in Sicily, with Palermo +60% and Messina +130% and the Cinque Terre doubling the presences compared to the same period in 2023.