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AGRITOURISM IN TUSCANY
A DIFFERENT VACATION IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
(10 DAYS/9 OVERNIGHTS WITH HALF BOARD)
On this tour of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, from Chianti to the Val D'Orcia to the Tyrrhenian sea and beaches, you have the opportunity to visit splendid nearby cities, while staying in comfortable farmhouse, villas or castles (according to the availability and category chosen) and to enjoy the typical specialties of Tuscan cuisine accompanied by fantastic wines.
The most striking image that Tuscany can offers is that of the rolling hilly countryside comprised of fields, of native vegetation and of rows of cypresses along the roads leading to farmhouses and villas.
The pleasure of a tour in the Tuscan countryside will be greatly enhanced by the splendid artistic and cultural patrimony that makes Tuscany an open air museum rich with great treasures hidden among its hills and valleys, perfectly integrated with the landscape.
An ideal program is with 4 overnights in the Chianti area and with 5 overnights in the Val D'Orcia area.
Also the size of the group should not exceed the number of 30/35 persons due to the tiny roads in the area where we will use small coaches maximum with 40 seats.
Day 1 Florence - Chianti
Arrival at Florence airport. Meet with our tour leader and private coach and depart for Chianti. Check in a selected agritourism Resort located in the area between Florence and Siena, Chianti's, history is linked also to the celebrated wine of the same name that was already by 1600 exported to England.
It is only within this limited geographical area of some 70,000 hectares that Chianti Classico is produced which characterizes the economy and the landscape of the area. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Chianti
Half board at the agritourism accommodation. Today is a relaxing day. The coach is at your disposal for a panoramic excursion. For nature lovers we suggest a tour on horseback.
Day 3 Chianti
Half board at the agritourism accommodation. Early departure to Florence to spend a full day in the city cradle of the Renaissance.
Firstly for a guided sightseeing tour of the city including: Duomo, Piazza Signoria, the Old Bridge and the Academy of Fine arts where you will see the famous David of Michelangelo. Afternoon will be free for shopping: or independent visits. Return in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Chianti
Half board at the agritourism accommodation. Departure for a full day to Siena for a guided sightseeing tour of the city: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, Palazzo Piccolomini and the Museo Civico.
Afternoon free for shopping. Return to the agritourism for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Chianti - Val D'Orcia
Breakfast and departure to your other accommodation in Val D'Orcia. From Siena will take the ancient Strada Statale Cassia through an unforgettable landscape to the furrowed valley of the Orcia River. Also here, thanks to the microclimate and the truly unique land, famous wines are produced such as Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile of Montepulciano, these can be tasted in the local wineries. Well known is also the famous Pecorino cheese of Pienza made by local shepherds with sheep milk.
Arrival in the early evening for check in to the agritourism accommodation, dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Val D'Orcia
After breakfast depart for a full day excursion to visit Montepulciano and Pienza, two very nice small towns of medieval origin where many Renaissance works by architects such as Rossellino can be found. Nearby, not to be missed is the Abbazia Romanica of St. Antimo which according to the legend was founded by Charlemagne. During the excursion is included a wine and cheese tasting in Pienza or Montepulciano. Return to the agritourism will be in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Val D'Orcia
Half board at the agritourism accommodation. Departure to Chiusi of Etruscan origin with its innumerable archeological zones nearby and the historic center with its the famous Duomo.
Also very interesting is Cetona with its prehistoric caves where the first human settlements in Tuscany were found. Proceed to Chianciano a city famous for its waters particularly beneficial for the liver. Return to the agritourism for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 Val D'Orcia
Breakfast and departure for a full day to the Tyrrhenian coast. Crossing Monte Amiata towards Grosseto you can admire the Maremma an area of vivid colors and intense perfumes.
We take the Strada Statale Aurelia north to the Tyrrhenian. This is one of the most beautiful areas rich of nice seaside resorts like: Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia, Marina di Grosseto and Talamone. Late in the afternoon return to the agritourism accommodation.
During the summer season we will stop in one or to of the above mentioned seaside resort for a long stay at the sea.
During others months will visit the important well preserved excavation site of Roselle. Dinner and overnight.
Day 9 Tyrrhenian coast
Half board at the agritourism accommodation. After breakfast depart for Pisa, Arrival and start of a guided tour of the city including the Duomo, Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower Afternoon free for shopping. Dinner and overnight at the agritourism accommodation.
Day 10 Tyrrhenian coast - Florence Apt.
Breakfast and departure for Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport and departure.
N.B. The same itinerary may be organized with arrival and departure from Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa.
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AGRITOURISM PACKAGES:
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PACKAGE
NO:1
All
prices are inclusive of all gas, water and electric use, all linen
and welcome hamper for breakfast, excludes meals and any personal
extras:
1
WEEK PACKAGE
Inclusive of stay of seven nights in apartment with;
1
Olive Oil Course- guided tour of Olive groves, with detailed
explanation of procedure for growing & cultivating followed by visit
to old style Olive mill( with the original stones used for the cold
pressing of the Olives) where the guest will learn exactly how our
Tuscan Oil is made, tour lasts approx. 4hours.
1
Chianti Wine Course- visit our vineyard to learn how the grapes are
grown & cultivated followed by a trip to the Enoteca to sample some
of our finest Tuscan wines, tour lasts approx. 5hours.
1
Cookery Course- entire morning spent learning some of the best
traditional Tuscan recipes in our kitchen followed by a 4 course
lunch…(prepared by the guest of course)
The
price for above tour in LOW SEASON is of euro 635
The
price for above tour in MEDIUM SEASON is of euro 750
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LOW
SEASON |
MEDIUM
SEASON |
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31.10 - 31.03 |
16.09 - 30.10
01.04 - 15.06 |
3 DAY PACKAGES
A. Inclusive of stay of three nights
in apartment with;
1
Olive Oil Course- as above
1
Chianti Wine Course – as above
LOW +
MEDIUM SEASON
Net
price for above tour is of euro 380
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LOW
SEASON |
MEDIUM
SEASON |
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31.10 - 31.03 |
16.09 - 30.10
01.04 - 15.06 |
B. Inclusive of stay of three nights
in apartment with;
1
Olive Oil Course- as above
1
Cookery Course – as above
LOW +
MEDIUM SEASON
Net
price for above tour is of euro 400
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LOW
SEASON |
MEDIUM
SEASON |
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31.10 - 31.03 |
16.09 - 30.10
01.04 - 15.06 |
C. Inclusive of stay of three nights
in apartment with;
1
Afternoon Horse riding with personal instructor
1
Cookery Course – as above
LOW +
MEDIUM SEASON
Net
price for above tour is of euro 400
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LOW
SEASON |
MEDIUM
SEASON |
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31.10 - 31.03 |
16.09 - 30.10
01.04 - 15.06 |
ALL
ABOVE PRICES ARE PER APARTMENT FOR TWO PEOPLE.
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PACKAGE NO:2
we offer and all the activities you
can find inside and outside our farm holiday.
Prices 2007
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LOW
SEASON |
MEDIUM
SEASON |
HAGH
SEASON |
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01.01 - 15.03
15.10 - 20.12
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16.03 - 30.06
01.09 - 14.10 |
01.07 - 31.08 |
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Bed & Breakfast |
€ 55,00 |
€ 62,00 |
€ 70,00 |
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HB |
€ 84,00 |
€ 91,00 |
€ 107,00 |
The prices per
person per day, beverages and liquors included
Transfers:
For the guests who have not their own means of
transport, we can organize transfers from our farm holiday to
Rome Fiumicino /Ciampino or Rome centre, Pisa and Perugia
airports and to the station of Orvieto by a Blu Limousine
Mercedes Station Wagon and by 8-seat buses for groups of people.
For the transfer inside the farm holiday, we are very well
equipped with 2 buses and 4 Land Rover.
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Montebello-Roma Fiumicino or Montebello
Roma
Montebello-Orvieto Station
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Euro
50,00
per person (return ticket)
Euro
15,00 per persona
(return ticket) |
Sightseeing:
Our
farm holiday is located in the heart of Tuscia, a region rich in
places of great historical, cultural and artistic interest.
1) The
Renaissance Tour
includes the visit of
Bomarzo
with the famous Park of Monsters, built by order of Prince
Vicinio Orsini to astonish visitors. Inside there are 19
enormous stone sculptures representing a
historical-philosophical and mythological way. It was visited by
all European kings and by artists like Mirò, Salvador Dali and
Picasso.Villa
Lante in
Bagnaia built by order of two cardinals and designed by Vignola,
is a compliment to the gods of water and it is considered the
most beautiful Renaissance garden in Italy.
Civita di Bagnoregio,
the dying town rising on a clay rock that can be
reached by a bridge, surrounded by an incredible panorama.
2) Visit of the
Bisentina Island, in
the middle of Bolsena lake, rich in suggestive corners, can be
reacbed by
boat. In the past it belonged to 2 popes and
today it belongs to Prince del Drago. Until a few years ago is
was completely secret and inaccessible.
3) the Etruscan Tour including the visit of
Bolsena with the Etruscan-Roman museum housed in the
castle of
Cervara della Monaldesca, with finds on the history of the lake,
the excavations in the archaeological area of ancient Volsinii,
the cathedral and the catacombs of Saint Christina)
Tuscania
with the very well preserved historical centre, Gothic
cathedrals and
Tarquinia
(Etruscan museum, house din Vitelleschi palace and painted
polychrome tombs) exceptional picture of Etruscan life. We also
organize a sightseeing tour to Orvieto where you can admire the
wonderful Gothic cathedral, Saint Patrice's will, extraordinary
example of Renaissance engineering and the underground town.
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a) Renaissance Tour:
Bomarzo, Villa Lante della Rovere, Civita di Bagnoregio |
Euro 37,00 per
person |
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b)
Etruscan Tour:
Bolsena, Tuscania, Tarquinia |
Euro 37,00
per person |
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c)
Visit of the Bisentina Island with guide and transfer
by boat
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Euro 22,00
per person |
Cooking class
We organize also Cooking Lessons,
with the assistance of the cook and a simultaneous translator
from Italian into English. During the lesson the guests learn
how to prepare some kinds of Italian traditional hand-made pasta
(tagliatelle, gnocchi, lasagne, ombrichelli, fettuccine, ravioli
and so on) and other typical dishes and they eat what they have
prepared for lunch.
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Cooking class with
simultaneous translator
Lunch (with the dishes prepared during the
lesson)
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Euro 22,00
per person
Euro 22,00
per person |
Inside the farm holiday you can find
the following activities:
There are
three swimming-pools
closed to each house:
- 15m x 7m
- 9m x 9m ( with water falling
from the rock)
- 10m x 4m
You can practise the following
activities inside our farm:
1) Tennis + Ping Pong
2) Manège + pony riding for
children
3) Archery
4) Mountain bikes
Outside the farm holiday you can do:
1) Around the lake: Water -Ski,
sailing boats: hobby cat and laser, rubber dinghy freightage,
manège for walks around the lake and glider flying.
2) Excursions on request by Land
Rover in the surrounded farm holiday area to explore exciting
places from the historical, cultural and artistic point of
view.
Hoping to stay in contact to you we
send our very best wishes.
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ABOVE MENTIONED AGRITOURISM PACKAGES PLEASE FILL IN THE
FOLLOWING FORM:
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