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ACTIVITIES & RELAXATION
If you are just coming by and willing to enhance your holiday with the best flavours of our land and real culture, choose your favourite activities with us and let us guide you through the Tuscan Paradise.
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...Art cities, medieval walled towns, small undiscovered villages: places where each brick tells you a story from the past. Guided archaeological hiking along ancient pilgrim road to visit the small hamlets, the etruscan sites and the ruins of ancient castles....
...Truffle Hunting with locals to taste truffles starting from the emotion of finding them. Into the noisy crowd and colorful open markets you will recognize the authentic Italian spirit... |
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ART EXCURSIONS
Art Excursions are already 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.
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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
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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.
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HORSE BACK RIDING
In San Rossore National Park, along silent paths that through the forest lead you to the beach.
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RELAXING MASSAGES
Ajurvedic, Shiatsu, Tibetan bells and Crystal massages
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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.
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VISIT TO WINE PRODUCERS:
Click here for the complete information for
our wine courses |
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.
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