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itineraries
3/7 days programmes,
individuals and groups, to be taylors made according special whishes and
interests, can be combined with other itineraries in Italy,
can be done by car, by bus,by bicycle , on foot.
tuscany
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In the public eye recently Tuscany
offers attractions of every kind: its immense variety takes in
snow-capped mountains, lush countryside, gentle hills, islands,
coastline, spas, art cities, excellent food and local crafts.
The long coastline offers wide sandy beaches Viareggio, Forte
dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, as well as
the green island of Elba, the secluded and superb Punta Ala, and
Porto Santo Stefano |
PLACES
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Grosseto |
Castiglione
della Pescaia
Three are the elements named by
this antique medieval locality situated on a rocky coast: the
ocean, the Maremma and the Etruscans. The ocean is almost always
navigable. The Maremma with its vast pine forest confining with
the beaches. To remember is the magnificent pine forest of the
Tombolo rich of large pine trees. The Etruscans with the
numerous testimonies of a great civilization. Sports and
entertainment: renting of sailboats or motorboats with, or
without a sailor, renting of windsurfs and yachts, water skiing
and sub fishing. And also excursions on foot, on horse, on
bicycles, in car for many kilometers, along the asphalt roads or
paths through the pine forest. Beaches: of fine and golden sand.
Getting there: SS1 Aurelia, SS 322 of Collacchia Railway
station: Grosseto at 23 km Airport: Pisa 125 km |
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Livorno |
Portoferraio
and surroundings
Situated on a promontory on the
northern coast east of the island, Portoferraio, principle
center of the port of Elba, is circled by imposing
fortifications of the '500s, with its quay port, offers a
comfortable landing for boats of any size, also, Portoferraio
propones a cultural itinerary of notable interest: the Palazzina
dei Mulini and the Villa di San Martino, residences of Napoleon,
the Church of the Misericordia, the Church of the Sacramento,
the Mura Medicee, the archeological ruins of the Villa Romana
delle Grotte, the Romanica Church of Santo Stefano and the
Fortress of San Martino. Sport and entertainment: Portoferraio
is the center of the schools of sailing, water jets and water
skiing, and sportive structures of all kinds, also restaurants,
pizzerias, discos, piano bars and other meeting places. Beaches:
of sand with reefs. How to get there: ferryboat, connection more
than once a day from Piombino to Portoferraio; hydrofoil,
connection more than once a day from Piombino to Portoferraio. |
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Lucca |
Viareggio
Viareggio can surely be
considered the seaside establishment mostly renowned of Versilia.
Already by the first of the '900s there were numerous seaside
establishments and hotels, making the small city famous even
abroad. Sport and entertainment: for sports, infinite are the
choices; sailing, windsurf, horse back riding, skating, mini
golf and bocce. Viareggio is the Rimini of Versilia: night clubs,
discos, restaurants, bars, cafè, pizzerias, ice cream
shops.Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Torre del Lago and the house
of Puccini are interesting excursions. The Opera Festival is
held during the summer and the colourful Carnival parade
attracts visitors in winter. The Carnival of Viareggio is a
manifestation of strong attraction (February and March). While
during the summer the Premio Letterario (literary award) takes
place and at Torre del Lago, at 6 kilometers, the 'Pucciniana'
lyric season begins. Beaches: ample seashore of fine sand.
Getting there: Viareggio train station; by car with the motorway
A 12, tollhouse Viareggio-Camaiore.International Airport: Pisa
San Giusto Km. 20; Railway Station: Viareggio; Highway: A-11 Km
2, Exit "Viareggio". Nearest major cities: Pisa at Km
20, Lucca at Km 20, Florence Km 90. |
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Massa
Carrara |
Marina
di Massa
Important seaside establishment
along the 'appuano' coast, characterized by a beautiful beach
that confines with a pine forest: these are the characteristics
that permit the client to pass quickly from the sea to the city
and to the mountain alternating to the swims the walks in woods.
Sports and entertainment: at Marina di Massa there is an ample
choice of sports, which are; soccer, tennis, basketball,
volleyball, bocce, horse back riding. Sports on the beach; surf,
sailing, beach volley. In the city one can find; bars,
restaurants, pizzerias, pubs and discos. Evocative is the
appointment at the end of the summer vacation (in the month of
August) when Marina di Massa hosts the goodbye Party to the
Tourists, that ends with a stupendous performance of fireworks.
Beaches: long and ample sandy shores. Getting There: Highway
A/12, exit Massa, 3 Km Railway station: Massa, 4 Km Airport:
Pisa, 60 Km |
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Pisa |
Tirrenia
In the center of Tuscany,
alongside of a coast of 10 kilometers, completely surrounded by
nature and finds itself at only a small distance from two
important cities: Pisa and Livorno. The climate is typically
mediterranean and renders every season pleasant and appropriate,
offering days rich in color during spring; Hot and luminous in
summer; and relaxing during autumn. Sports and entertainment:
beach volley, sailing, windsurf, sub fishing, tennis, soccer,
golf, and horse back riding, and sports complexes surrounded by
greenery. Shops of every type, restaurants, bars, pizzerias,
parks with games for children and even a small zoo. Permitting
vacations always in activity. We recommend excursions in the
natural park of S. Rossore and at the cities of art like Pisa,
Lucca, Volterra, Florence and the small centers where there are
numerous masterpieces to go see. Beaches: ample seashore of fine
sand. Getting there: highway A/12, exit Pisa Sud, 14 Km Railway
station: Livorno, 11 Km Airport: Pisa, 15 Km |
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Florence, Pisa,
Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona…
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1st day:
Arrival in Florence, the queen of Italian Renaissance. Transfer
to hotel. After checking into your room you will attend a welcome
cock-tail. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa.
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2nd day:
After breakfast under the guidance of one of our art historians you
will visit Florence: Palazzo della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, the
Cathedral and the church Santa Maria Novella have inspired aritists at
all times. In the afternoon the art historian will lead you to the
Boboli gardens. These gardens were originally laid out by the Medici
family as a laboratory for scientific botanic research: Here for the
first time was grown the potato and other exotic fruits from the New
World. The garden is also famous for its fountains and statutes that
give him a bucolic character. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa
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3rd day:
After breakfast you will travel to the small town of Pescia,
known to be the center of Italy’s flower industry and the Bonsai
Museum. Next the trip will take you to the beautiful Villa Garzoni,
situated on a hill over the Village of Collodi. Villa
Garzoni is surrounded by an enchanting garden, built on terraces
and decorated with fountains, statues. It also has an open-air theater
and a labyrinth. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa
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4th day:
After breakfast you will visit Lucca, a city surrounded by 4 Km
of magnificent, intact city walls. This wall guaranteed the freedom
and independence of the city, so that its inhabitants could be open to
new ideas. Therefore, for example, it was allowed to spread the ideas
of Martin Luther’s Reform. You can also visit the native house of
the world famous composer Giacomo Puccini. In the afternoon the trip
continues to Pisa. Here you can visit the „Campo dei
Miracoli" with the leaning tower, the Baptistery and the
Cathedral. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa
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5th day:
After breakfast we will leave for the medieval town of Siena.
Siena is famous the „Piazza del Campo", the main square where
twice a year the „Palio" takes place. On the way to Siena we
will stop at a private Villa that will be made exceptionally
accessible for you. In the afternoon you will go to San Gimignano.
This is a medieval town known as the „Manhatten of the Middle Ages",
not only because is was a blooming city of banks but also because of
its many towers. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight in
Monastery-Villa
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6th day:
After breakfast the day is dedicated to discover the beautiful villas
in the vicinity of Florence. Immerged in Olive trees lies Villa
Gamberata with its artful garden. The four waterpools are framed
by beautiful flowers. In the city of Castello you will visit to
neighboring villas with impressive terraced gardens: Villa Medicea
di Castello and Villa Medicea la Petraia. On the way
to Florence you will also stop at Villa Poggio a Caiano. Return
to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa
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7th day:
After breakfast you will drive to Villa Artimino. This Villa we
will have made accessible specially for you. The Villa was the noble
residence of a huge estate, known for its wine and olive-oil, which
are produced still today. A wine and oil tasting will be arranged for
you. In the afternoon you will continue to the city of Cortona.
This former Etruscan town is today the center of the whole region.
From the walls and the Medici fortress you will enjoy one of the most
splendid views in all Italy. Therefore this area is also known from
the movie „Under the Tuscan Sun". The visit of Villa Oasi will
be one of the highlights of the tour. The villa dates back to an Abby
founded by S. Clara. It is surrounded idyllically by Olive- and Cyprus
trees. The garden reflects the love with which the flowers are
tendered. The rosegarden should not be missed. From the terrace one
can see both the Lago Trasimeno and the tuscan hills. Return to
Florence. Dinner and overnight in Monastery-Villa
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Price per
Person in Double Room for the whole tour (min. 25 participants)
from Euro 925,00
Single Room supplement for the whole tour from Euro 97,00
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Accommodation in Florence in a beautiful monastery-villa comparable to
a ***Star hotel
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07 Half-board without drinks (Breakfast-Dinner-overnight)
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Welcome-Cocktail
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English-speaking guide for: 01 half-day in Florence – 01 half-day in
Villa Garzoni - 01 half-day in Lucca - 01 half-day in Pisa - 01
half-day in Siena - 01 half-day in San Gimignano – 01 whole day for
Cortona and Villa
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Entrance fees: Giardini di Boboli – Villa Garzoni – Cathedral in
Siena – Villa Medicea La Petraia – Villa Poggio a Caiano
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English speaking tour escort
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DeLuxe Bus at disposal for the whole tour
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Wine tasting in a typical „Cantina"
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Visit of a Terracotta factory
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