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ACTIVITIES & RELAXATION
Choose your accomodation and combine it with your favorite activities.
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ART EXCURSIONS
Art Excursions are included in the cooking
schools program.
Volterra: the Etruscan
museum, a wonderful example of baroque palace, the Roman
theater and thermae, the traditional alabaster
and Etruscan goldsmith workshops.
Colle Val d'Elsa:
a beautiful example of a medieval walled town, with its
artistic crystal workshops.
Certaldo: with
the house where Boccaccio was born, the beautiful castle,
museum and art workshops
Vinci: Leonardo's
birthplace, with the castle and the "Museo Leonardiano".
San Gimignano:
with its towers and beautiful churches, sacred art galleries,
food shops and wine cellars
Calci: a beautiful
example of a Baroque monastery
Abandoned Villages:
like Toiano, Libbiano, Bucciano
Open Markets: like
the amazing food markets, the antique and flea markets
and seasonal festivals.
COSTS:
Art Excursions: includes transportation
75 € per person for a half day excursion
100 € per person for a full day excursion
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GUIDED
ART TOURS
One full day art guided tour to Florence is included
in
the cooking school program.
Guided by a professional art guide
Firenze, Pisa, Siena
COSTS: Guided Art
Tours: includes transportation
250 € per a group of min. 4 people (5 hrs. tour)
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HIKING
Etruscan tombs: Walk to the site of the Etruscan
tombs. Learn more about the Etruscan culture
Via Francigena (the French
Way): During Roman times it was the most important
way of connecting between
Rome and the north of Europe. During the Middle Ages it
became a pilgrim road. Through the beautiful landscapes
you'll find
archeological sites, Etruscan tombs, ruins
of ancient castles, parishes and hamlets.
Ancient hamlets:
Walk hamlet to hamlet on the ridge.
Parco di Massaciuccoli:
Walk along the lake and the marsh. The ideal place for
bird watching.
Parco di San Rossore:
Through the pine forest to the beach. Ideal for flora
and fauna lovers.
Natural cave of Barga:
5 km tour between stalagtites and stalagmites
The old marble quarries:
Surreal scenery, facing the Mediterranean sea
COSTS:
Hiking and Walks: includes transportation (min. 2 people)
75 € per person for a half day hiking
100 € per person for a full day hiking
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HORSE BACK RIDING
In San Rossore National Park, along silent paths that through the forest lead you to the beach.
COSTS: transportation
not included
40 € per person per ride
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RELAXING MASSAGES
Ajurvedic, Shiatsu, Tibetan bells and Crystal massages
COSTS:
50 € per person per 45 min. or 1 hr. massage.
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FOOD & WINE
VISIT TO FOOD PRODUCERS:
From visiting a pasta factory to experiencing
the process of organic pecorino cheese production.
Discover the secrets of the truffle products. Taste
chocolates and patisserie.
November only: visit to the olive
mill to see the process of olive oil making, extra
virgin olive oil tasting.
COSTS: Visit to Food
Producers: includes transportation
75 € per person for a half day excursion
100 € per person for a full day excursion
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VISIT TO WINE PRODUCERS:
Click here for the complete information for
our wine courses
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SINGLE COOKING CLASS
A short culinary adventure through
our Traditional Family Recipes.
Starting at 4:30 p.m. we cook together a complete
seasonal menu, using the fresh products coming from
our organic garden and local open markets.
COSTS:4 hrs. class, recipe folder, dinner with wine included
120 € per person
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