http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/1119_tuscany-italy.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:57:14 GMT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:57:14 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/1119_tuscany-italy.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1024850_Romantic-Setting-in-Tuscany-The-LanceManor-Castle http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1024850_Romantic-Setting-in-Tuscany-The-LanceManor-Castle Vacation Rentals Italy Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:37 Lovely romantic old manor, located up to an hill in Tuscany, ideal for honeymoon and for families. Can accomodate until 12 people if rent completly. -
Lovely romantic old manor, located up to an hill in Tuscany, ideal for honeymoon and for families. Can accomodate until 12 people if rent completly.


The Manor Castle sits on an hill and it's surrounded by miles of woodland where you can enjoy long walks and the whole area is a patchwork of medieval hilltop villages which are all worth a visit. Lanciole, though tiny, has a bar/pizzeria which also sells a few basic foodstuffs. The area makes a good base for touring being within easy driving distance of many famous places including Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia and Florence.
Wonderful to discover the small villages all around where looks the time never passed away.....
Details & Reservations: Romantic Setting in Tuscany The LanceManor Castle
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184719_Learn-Italian-in-Tuscany-Il-Sasso http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184719_Learn-Italian-in-Tuscany-Il-Sasso Language School Italy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:11:30 Learn Italian in Montepulciano, Tuscany, the country of art and wine. The Italian Language school Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. Since 25 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, cooking. - 225 Euro Per Week
Learn Italian in Montepulciano, Tuscany, the country of art and wine. The Italian Language school Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. Since 25 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, cooking.


One of the best Italian Language Schools in Italy, Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001 certified. Since 25 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, Wine, History, Literature and Italian for Business. The school is open all year round both for group and individual teaching. Il Sasso is in Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, half way between Florence and Rome. It is located in a historic building in town, has 8 large, airy classrooms and a hall for conferences. There is a terrace with a lovely panoramic view as well as free Internet Point for students and free WiFi access. Il Sasso offers to its students a wide variety of afternoon activities, such as guided tours, wine, olive oil and cheese tasting, cooking lessons and walks in the countryside. Students are of every age group and come from all parts of the globe. Class sizes are from 4 to 9 students. The classes are divided into 7 levels. The principal objective of our courses is to get our students, even those in the beginner levels, to the point where they're able to communicate in Italian.
Details & Reservations: Learn Italian in Tuscany @ Il Sasso
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184241_-Romantic-weeks-in-Agriturismo-Renaccino http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184241_-Romantic-weeks-in-Agriturismo-Renaccino Vacation Rentals Italy Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:11:19 the accomodation is in a converted old barn situated inside the holiday farm which is one of the most important stud farms of english thouroubred italian gallop, horses. There are 4 apartments, elegantly and finely furnished in typical tuscan style. - 90 Euro Per Night
the accomodation is in a converted old barn situated inside the holiday farm which is one of the most important stud farms of english thouroubred italian gallop, horses. There are 4 apartments, elegantly and finely furnished in typical tuscan style.



Details & Reservations: Romantic weeks in Agriturismo Renaccino
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125297_charming-country-B-B-POGGIO-AL-SORBO http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125297_charming-country-B-B-POGGIO-AL-SORBO Bed & Breakfasts Italy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:11:16 Charming B&B in the heart of Chianti Classico Tuscany .Medioeval atmosphere,breathtaking panorama,accommodation in rooms and suites elegantly restored .Gourmet breakfasts, wine tastings, garden with sculptures. Ideal to visit ancient villages. - 90 Euro Per Night
Charming B&B in the heart of Chianti Classico Tuscany .Medioeval atmosphere,breathtaking panorama,accommodation in rooms and suites elegantly restored .Gourmet breakfasts, wine tastings, garden with sculptures. Ideal to visit ancient villages.


Poggio al Sorbo is located in the middle area of Chianti Classico and is an ideal place to enjoy the relax, the nature, the history, with the opportunity to visit the quaint villages and ancient churches of the surroundings and the chance to reach two important towns like Firenze and Siena, only 28km distant.
Parking in the property
Details & Reservations: charming country B&B POGGIO AL SORBO
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156376_Cooking-In-Tuscany-Florence-daily-weekly-classes http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156376_Cooking-In-Tuscany-Florence-daily-weekly-classes Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:11:26 Single & multiday Tuscan cooking classes, or weekly program in a Tuscan Villa. Fun & relaxed classes taught in English by Tuscan chefs. Also offer wine courses/excursions. Accommodations on estate. Last minute bookings welcome. Transport service - 200 Euro Per Event
Single & multiday Tuscan cooking classes, or weekly program in a Tuscan Villa. Fun & relaxed classes taught in English by Tuscan chefs. Also offer wine courses/excursions. Accommodations on estate. Last minute bookings welcome. Transport service


SINGLE DAY / MULTI DAY CLASSES
We have classes nearly every weekday and then weekends upon request. The classes are held in one of the two kitchens on the estate, there is a kitchen in the villa and the other in the medieval castle of the estate in the Torre.

We have two levels for our single day classes Introductory & Full Immersion. Both the classes include a HUGE lunch and wine all day.

The Introductory Class is an introduction to Italian foods with a focus on Tuscan cuisine. You will make antipasto, first course (usually fresh pasta with a sauce), second course with side, and dessert.

The cost is 140 euro's per person and it is a 4 hour class.

The Full Immersion Class takes this a step further, it is a 5 course class and focuses on stuffed pastas such as ravioli, colouring pasta, more sauces, how to make a perfect risotto beginning with making the broth, second courses of meat/game and of course dessert. This course is 190 euro's pp and 5 hours long.

We also include a 150 page cookbook and for the full immersion class a 'Good Tastes of Tuscany' apron .

**You dont have to be an advanced cook to take this class*** You will spend more time learning how to prepare more complex dishes but the chefs will guide you through the entire program.

If you wanted to participate in a multiple day class we can also offer those and really customise the menu to suit the groups likes and dislikes. These are always Advanced classes, so we can cover much more in the extra time. We can customise the program to really suit what you would like to learn and each days menu is completely different. We do offer a discount to 175 Euro, per person, per day for any booking of 3 days or more.

MENU EXAMPLES
Crostini Toscani
Parmesan baskets filled with a seasonal salad
Risotto with Zucchini and Fresh Zucchini Flowers
Veal broth
Potato gnocchi drizzled with truffle oil
Etruscan Chicken
Individual tiramis

Stuffed & Fried Zucchini Flowers & Sage
Panzanella Summer Salad
Ravioli filled with grilled eggplant & walnuts garnished with butter and fresh parsley
Cinghiale in Umido Wild Boar Stew
Tuscan White Beans
Crostata Autunalle Autumn tart

Pizzetine
Pear & Gorgonzola Risotto
Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with truffles
Chicken Breast rolled in pancetta and sage, stuffed with artichokes & cheese
Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

7 DAY GASTRONOMICAL COOKING ADVENTURE
Note the classes will not exceed more than 12 participants however there is ample accommodation for the partners or friends not taking part in the cooking program.

Though we limit the classes to 12 people the original galley kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate more people, the participants appreciate more time with the chefs and the intimate setting of the smaller classes. We will also have the classes for as little as 4 participants, just depending on the bookings.

We have designed the program so that partners that do not have an interest in cooking don't have to join in, we can organise lots of interesting and fun days trips for the non participants or they can amuse themselves in the morning then when the class is finished you can all go off in the afternoon exploring. Some afternoons we already have activities or a tour built into the program, other things are optional and then of course we can arrange different things based on your requests. If a partner would like to join for a day of cooking that is also not a problem. Also the estate is lovely to walk around, there are lots of woods ,a pool and it is very tranquil here, so easy to relax with a book or one can go to the local shops and bars or take a train to Florence or Pisa .
You could fly into either Florence or Pisa ( both in Tuscany) though Florence is the closest ( about a 15 min drive) and we could arrange a pick up for you. If you did find flights only into Rome, we could also arrange a transfer or you could catch the train to Florence ( 1.5 hrs on the fast 'Eurostar' train) and we could arrange to have a driver pick you up from there.
You won't need a car while here, though of course if you want the freedom of getting around then we could also arrange a rental car for you, and honestly you can get to see many more things when you have the flexibility of having a car though it isn't essential. We have lots of groups that come to stay on the estate and they get around just fine!


Details & Reservations: Cooking In Tuscany Florence daily & weekly classes
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1106381_Umbria-movie-star-villa-in-a-romantic-place http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1106381_Umbria-movie-star-villa-in-a-romantic-place Vacation Rentals Italy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:11:20 Villa Arcaia is a fine countryhome in a large park. It celebrates nature with views over an idyllic countryside of golden fields, hamlets, lakes and rolling hills all around. It celebrate life in the care taken to meet guests requirements. Join us. - 5,000 Euro Per Week
Villa Arcaia is a fine countryhome in a large park. It celebrates nature with views over an idyllic countryside of golden fields, hamlets, lakes and rolling hills all around. It celebrate life in the care taken to meet guests requirements. Join us.


Villa Arcaia is just on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, so that guests can easily choose from a multitude of cultural and sightseeing opportunities, in the fabulous TuscanUmbrian countryside. Our Villa is closest to Chiusi (Tuscany) as it is about 10 minutes away from our Villa. Chiusi is also the midpoint between Rome and Florence so that each can easily be reached by car (using ChiusiChianciano Junction to access the the A1 RomeFlorence Highway and by train (taking the RomeFlorence Train Line at Chiusi Scalo Station) in about an hour ride. Siena, Perugia and Arezzo are also easily reacheable from Villa Arcaia by car or in a comfortable 30 min. crosscountry train ride. The choice of smaller towns and enchanting hamlets in areas surrounding our Villa expands from Tuscany to Lazio and to Umbria. To name but a few. Chianciano Terme, famous for its baths, that has a recently opened Etruscan Museum and a lively programme of Summer shows, events and plays Montepulciano, s Medieval and Renaissance village in whose countryside the renowned wine 'Nobile di Montepulciano' is produced you can visit many open wine caves offering free wine tastings Pienza, a true jewel of Renaissance architecture and art, planned by Pope Pius II Piccolomini and Leon Battista Alberti Monticchiello, yet another wonderful Medieval village Bagno Vignoni, a unique village with its main square consisting of an ancient bath Medieval Montalcino, home to the worldrenowned 'Brunello di Montalcino' wine Cortona, Etruscan in origins but with important Medieval and Renaissance buildings, and wellknown in our days for the Under the Tuscan sun book and movie Castiglione del Lago and the Trasimeno Lake, with its islands, reachable by ferry the medieval Citta' della Pieve, with frescos by Perugino Monte Amiata with many nice typical little towns from there you can drive to Monte Labro, where is the most important Buddhist community, in a very suggestive plateau called 'European Tibet', and also Gubbio, Todi, Assisi, Orvieto and many many other towns where time simply seems to stand still.Tennis court 2 miles 3,2 KmGolf course 10 miles 16,1 Km
Details & Reservations: Umbria movie star villa in a romantic place!
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187678_Faultless-service-and-an-incomparable-atmosphere http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187678_Faultless-service-and-an-incomparable-atmosphere Vacation Rentals Italy Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:09:35 The Country House Rocca di Pierlehas been beautifully restored and is a relaxing and comfortable residence,where guests enjoy faultless service and an incomparable atmosphere insurroundings that are cared for in every detail. - 9,000 Euro Per Night/Room
The Country House Rocca di Pierlehas been beautifully restored and is a relaxing and comfortable residence,where guests enjoy faultless service and an incomparable atmosphere insurroundings that are cared for in every detail.


Surrounded by the green hills of the Pierle valley, only a few miles away
from the Etruscan town of Cortona, lies the Country House Rocca di Pierle,
an ideal place to seek and find tranquillity and peace. The completely restored
farm house, finished in the end of 2004, overlooks a beautiful valley
and is bathed from early morning to evening by warm sunshine. Beside
the apartments the adjoining storeroom has been restored and is now used
as a breakfast room and is available to guests for their lunches and dinners.
Rocca di Pierle Country House is only 10 miles from Cortona, and is 500
m above sea level. Its central position is within easy reach of the major cultural
locations and natural areas of Tuscany and Umbria., such as Florence,
Siena, Perugia, Assisi and Rome. Vineyards nearby include the Chianti region,
Montalcino and Montepulciano. After their excursions guests can relax
in the Country Houses own swimming pool (7,5 x 14 m) and enjoy
the breathtaking natural surroundings. The Country House Rocca di Pierle
has been beautifully restored and is a relaxing and comfortable residence,
where guests enjoy faultless service and an incomparable atmosphere in
surroundings that are cared for in every detail.

Details & Reservations: Faultless service and an incomparable atmosphere.
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1200837_Gourmet-Tuscany http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1200837_Gourmet-Tuscany Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:09:09 We are an independent information and booking service, with extensive travel experience and passion for the Italian lifestyle. Experience medieval Tuscan hill towns, olive groves, sloping vineyard, sunbaked soils on one of our specialty tours. -
We are an independent information and booking service, with extensive travel experience and passion for the Italian lifestyle. Experience medieval Tuscan hill towns, olive groves, sloping vineyard, sunbaked soils on one of our specialty tours.



Details & Reservations: Gourmet Tuscany
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125121_Italian-room-gallery http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125121_Italian-room-gallery Youth Hostels Italy Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:08:20 - US $20 Per Night



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