Fd Tour Via Francigena - along ancient Pilgrims' Roads and small 'Borghi'
Via FRANCIGENA, The 'OTHER TUSCANY' Along ancient Pilgrims' Roads and small Tuscan 'Borghi' An itinerary of about 7 hours , to discover 'The other Tuscany', done of 'Borghi', small ancient villages, following a part of the journey done by Sigerico, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in 990 a.C., from Canterbury to Rome. Can you imagine, walking from Canterbury to Rome in those times up and down the hills of Tuscany, away from big towns where there could be enemies? Sigerico wrote a diary of all the places where he stopped, the ones he liked, the difficulties he had... We will discover with him, not only some of the most scenic parts of Tuscany but also the most intimate and unknown secrets of this special region, Tuscany A bit of HISTORY: The Via Francigena was not a single road, like a Roman road, paved with stone blocks. Rather, it comprised several possible routes that changed over the centuries as trade and pilgrimage developed . Depending on the time of the year, political situation, and relative popularity of the shrines of saints along the route, travellers may have used any of three or four crossings of the Alps and the Apennines. Actually Sigerico's journey followed the Lombards Routes which joined the territories to the north of the Alps with Pavia and the Duchies beyond the Appeninnes. Unlike Roman roads, the Via Francigena did not connect cities, but relied more on abbeys. An itinerary following small ancient TUSCAN 'BORGHI' (Small villages) , a chance to discover a time which belongs to the past, between MYSTICISM and LOVE FOR NATURE , through the CONTACT with the territory and the people, whether you are a pilgrim or a simple tourist PRICES Price base 2/3 people: 149 euro per person Price base 4 people: 120 euro per person. Other languages supplements: -Эти туры доступны так же на русском языке С доплатой к группе: 150 eur - Estes tours são disponíveis com Intérprete brasileiro, suplemento ao grupo: 100 euro
Fd 'Siena and S.Gimignano'
Click the title to see more... A FULL DAY TOUR to the discovery of SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO. FROM CORTONA. Discover witrh us SIENA, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and the Palio horse race..Follow our guide to the main Palaces and Squares of this Medieval town, to the suggestive Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico stands,. Visit the precious interiors of the Duomo, one of the most beautiful Cathedrals in Italy. Come with us to to SAN GIMIGNANO, important town along the old Pilgrimage road, Via Francigena. Famous for its White Wine, the world renowned Vernaccia, and its Towers, symbol, in the Middle Ages, of the power of its well-off families.This town is still today noted mainly for its 13th century towers that dominate the skyline. Fd ‘SIENA AND S. GIMIGNANO' TOUR’ is a tour to let you discover two Highlights of Medieval and also Renaissance Tuscany, where old traditions are still alive Estes Tours são disponíveis com Intérprete brasileiro, suplemento ao grupo: 120 euro Price base 4 people: 108 euro per person Price base 2/3 people: 158 euro per person
Hd 'Island Maggiore and Lake Trasimeno'
Click the title to see more... A HALF - DAY TOUR to the discovery of ISLAND MAGGIORE, CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO on LAKE TRASIMENO. FROM CORTONA. Discover with us ISLAND MAGGIORE, ancient settlement of fishermen, inhabited by humans since the beginning of the Roman era. A small abandoned island full of artistic jewels, We will visit the famous Lace Museum, the house of the ' Capitano del Popolo' and the Medieval church of San Michele Arcangelo, with beautiful frescoes We will drive to CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO. A beautiful town , dating back to the Etruscans, built on a limestone cliff cape on the east side of theTrasimeno Lake. The town has a Castle which is without any doubt one of the most remarkable examples of military art in Umbria.We will enjoy an ice cream while strolling around in town, feeling as if we were living in other times A day to relax in the quiet atmosphere of lake Trasimeno, walking around island Maggiore and Castiglione del Lago, far away from the noisy traffic of our towns Tour takes place on: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Minimum 2 people Price per person, base 4 people: 68 euro per person Price per person, base 2/3 people: 95 euro per person
Hd 'Truffle Hunting and Cooking' Tour on Tuscan back roads
Click the title to see more.... A HALF DAY TOUR. TRUFFLE HUNTING and COOKING CLASS with TRUFFLE RECIPES, for a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE Click the title to see more.... You will search for truffles with a truffle-hunting dog through the woods, in an area between Cortona and the border with Umbria. You will follow the dog hurriedly through the forest as he sniffs about and experience the surge of excitement as he starts digging for this edible treasure (white truffles go for nearly $14,000 per kg). Once it is found, you will be be taught how to clean it and take a special cooking lesson with truffle recipes You will eat the 3 course meal you prepare, based on truffle recipes Hd ‘Truffle hunting and Cooking' Tour , on Tuscan back roads is a tour designed to re-discover this food-treasure, known since the 4th Century a.c, for its aromatic qualities, its rich and delicate flavor – and for its 'supposed' abilities as an aphrodisiac. A little bit of history!..... Eating truffles has always been a treat, Once it was a delicay that only the ruling class could afford and it was reserved for special occasions. During the Roman days there were a number of mushrooms cultivated and used as truffles, including the mushroom that is today known as the “desert truffle.”, coming from Asia. The enjoyment of truffles declined a great deal during the Middle Ages, but their popularity quickly rebounded during the Renaissance period. During that time , truffles were highly favored by royalty. These magnificent culinary delights remained a personal favorite of many European kings, as well as members of their courts and members of their families. One of the things that has made truffles so highly prized and so valuable throughout history is the fact that these unique and delicate mushrooms have typically eluded full scale cultivation. The original truffles were discovered growing wild, and those who picked them quickly discovered how wonderfully aromatic and fragrant they were. After those wild truffles were discovered to be such culinary delights, repeated attempts at agricultural cultivation were made, but for the most part those attempts were a failure. This has helped to create a certain mystique around the truffle, with visions of truffle hunters accompanied by boars out hunting truffles on a foggy morning. WITH US, YOU WILL LEARN not HOW TO CULTIVATE TRUFFLES, BUT HOW TO COOK SEVERAL TRUFFLE- RECIPES AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!! Estes Tours são disponíveis com Intérprete brasileiro, suplemento ao grupo: 70 euro Price base 4/8 people: 165 euro per person The tour is on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Minimum 4 people
Hd 'Wine and Cheese Tour'.On Tuscan back roads
Click the title to see more...A HALF DAY WINE and CHEESE TOUR , LEARNING how PECORINO CHEESE IS PRODUCED, in the beautiful Val d'Orcia, near Siena. TOUR FROM CORTONA TO MONTEPULCIANO AND PIENZA, every Monday and Friday Since ancient times shepherds would move their sheep and cattle to find the best pastures . They already knew that to have good cheese, thay had to find good grazing... At the time of Etruscan civilization, vines were trained to grow up trees and wine was exported from the Tyrrenian Sea south to Sicily and north to southern Wales. Hd ‘TUSCAN WINE and CHEESE TOUR’ is an itinerary intended to re-discover our traditions and the importance of wine and cheese in the economy of Tuscany since ancient times We will have some free time to visit Montepulciano, a medieval town of rare beauty, with breathtaking panoramas all over Val D'Orcia and Valdichiana, valleys that surround it We will do Wine tasting and visit a winery in town, where we will taste Vino Nobile of Montepulciano accompanied by. Bruschette, Salumi, Cheese, Olive-Oil. We will do cheese tasting in Pienza, in a farmhouse and learn how Pecorino cheese is made. We will have time to visit this beautiful Renaissance town, of the 15th century, the Ideal town as imagined by Pope Pius II who was born here.. A day among the most beautiful landscapes,, to see the hard work of our farmers and stroll around small Tuscan towns . Estes Tours são disponíveis com Intérprete brasileiro, suplemento ao grupo: 70 euro Tour every Monday and Friday Price base 4 people: 90 euro per person Price base 2/3 people: 125 euro per person