http://RealAdventures.com/florence-italy.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:22:36 GMT Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:22:36 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/florence-italy.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1026112_charming-bedbreakfast-situated-in-chianti-florence http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1026112_charming-bedbreakfast-situated-in-chianti-florence Bed & Breakfasts Italy Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:11:51 Podere le cave is situated in the hill only 6 miles from florence center,is a wanderfull alternative to spend same days in absolute relax ony - US $55 - 99.00
Podere le cave is situated in the hill only 6 miles from florence center,is a wanderfull alternative to spend same days in absolute relax ony



Details & Reservations: charming bedbreakfast situated in chianti florence
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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/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/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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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1128102_Good-Tastes-of-Tuscany http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1128102_Good-Tastes-of-Tuscany Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:07:42 Good Tastes of Tuscany, a cooking school situated in a romantic villa just 15 Km's outside of Florence, Italy. We offer single and multiple day courses and also a weekly culinary program. All classes are taught in english by our italian chefs. - 140 Euro Per Person
Good Tastes of Tuscany, a cooking school situated in a romantic villa just 15 Km's outside of Florence, Italy. We offer single and multiple day courses and also a weekly culinary program. All classes are taught in english by our italian chefs.


Good Tastes of Tuscany wants you to experience the best that living in Tuscany provides. We offer a well versed program of culinary delights with four different cooking courses, such as are single day classes "A First Taste of Tuscany" which is our most popular class introduction class to authentic Tuscan cuisine. For the gourmand looking to expand their repertoire should try "An Italian Immersion" our advanced Tuscan cooking class. For those looking for the entire culinary experience our "Bella Toscana" customized two and three day programs would be a perfect fit. We also offer a week long culinary adventure Villa Pandolfini Gastronomical Adventure" designed for lovers of Tuscany and all that it represents the charming medieval towns, the centuries old traditions, the people and their culture, the art and of course, the great food and wine!!.
Details & Reservations: Good Tastes of Tuscany
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021800_Wine-tasting-in-Tuscany-at-a-Florentine-Enoteca http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021800_Wine-tasting-in-Tuscany-at-a-Florentine-Enoteca Wine Tasting Italy Tue, 05 May 2009 19:05:44 Guided wine tastings in your native language. Cooking lessons with dinner. Guided visits to the wineries with wine tastings. Wine shipping all over the world. Lesser known, hidden Tuscany itineraries and he best Tuscan wines, following hidden trails - US $52 Per Person
Guided wine tastings in your native language. Cooking lessons with dinner. Guided visits to the wineries with wine tastings. Wine shipping all over the world. Lesser known, hidden Tuscany itineraries and he best Tuscan wines, following hidden trails


Customized wine tastings or cooking lessons. Guided visits to the Tuscan wineries for little groups with an English speaking expert guide. Wednesday evening wine tasting class in English language..Pane, vino e lingua Bread, wine and language this course combines Italian language instruction, Tuscan wine and food and wineries in a special program. Please, ask for the leaflet. Wine Lovers HolidaysThe traditional Tuscan red wines and their region the best of Tuscan red wines.Wine, Romanesque Pievi and Medieval villages an itinerary along the ancient vineyards and pilgrims ways.Indulge Piedmont and Tuscany seeing the best of the Italian wine production.Chianti by bicycle enjoy the best Tuscan wines, following hidden trails by bicycle. The other Tuscany well help you discover a lesser known, hidden Tuscany.Oil excursions visit the countryside where the olives are still collected by hand. Wine tours outside Tuscany discover our itineraries in Piedmont, Apulia and Ischia.
Details & Reservations: Wine tasting in Tuscany at a Florentine Enoteca
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025023_Il-Rifugio-Cortona http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1025023_Il-Rifugio-Cortona Vacation Rentals Italy Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:03:28 Il Rifugio... where you will enjoy privacy, serenity and spectacular views. Unwind in this 17th century Tuscan farmhouse on fiftysix acres of gardens, fields, woodlands and centuriesold terraced olive groves. Ten minutes from Cortona. - US $5,500 Per Week
Il Rifugio... where you will enjoy privacy, serenity and spectacular views. Unwind in this 17th century Tuscan farmhouse on fiftysix acres of gardens, fields, woodlands and centuriesold terraced olive groves. Ten minutes from Cortona.


"If Italy is the body of art and culture in the world, Tuscany is the heart and Cortona is its soul..."Cortona, just 10 minutes away, is a small medieval 'hill town' above the Valdichiana in eastern Tuscany. It offers the best of traditional Tuscan lifestyle in a rural country setting and the conveniences of a small city.This classic Etruscan hill town lies between Lago Trasimeno and the Appenine mountains. It is rich in archaeological wonders from the Etruscan, Medieval, Roman and Renaissance eras. During the summer, Cortona hosts numerous activities including festivals, art exhibitions, antique markets, and a number of gastronomic fairs.The surrounding countryside offers stunning views, many walking trails, hundreds of miles of country roads for bicycling or car touring and swimming at Lago Trasimeno.
Details & Reservations: Il Rifugio Cortona
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1036356_Romantic-holiday-in-a-Convent http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1036356_Romantic-holiday-in-a-Convent Vacation Rentals Italy Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:03:15 Reminiscent of a countryside hamlet, Novole is comprised of 2 separate cottages and the main house (Farmhouse). The property dates from 1400 when it was a Franciscan convent. From 1800 it was used as a farm, and from 1960, an agritourism. - US $400 Per Week
Reminiscent of a countryside hamlet, Novole is comprised of 2 separate cottages and the main house (Farmhouse). The property dates from 1400 when it was a Franciscan convent. From 1800 it was used as a farm, and from 1960, an agritourism.


The farmhouse Convento di Novole is nestled in the green hills on the border between Umbria and Tuscany, the perfect location for visiting the historic towns of the two regions. Tuscany Novole is 10 minutes from the etruscan town of Cortona, 30 minutes from Arezzo and its historiacal churches and Roman ruins, 50 minutes from Montepulciano, a typical small town of Tuscany, and 1 hour from Florence and Siena. Take a drive on Strada del vino on your way to Siena for some of the areas best wine tasting. Two hours from Novole is Camaldoli and La Verna. Here you can discover the enchanting Eremo di Camaldoli and Eremo di La Verna, two Franciscan monastries hidden deep in a mystical forest. Guests can also enjoy the thermal baths of Rapolano Terme, only 30 minutes away, San Filippo (50 minutes) and Chianciano Terme (1 hour). Umbria Novole is 40 minutes from the medieval university town of Perugia, 1 hour from Assisi and its beautiful duomo where Giotto painted his masterpieces, and about 1 1/2 hours from Orvieto, famous for its white wine and stunning chuches. The medieval towns of Todi and Spello offer sweeping views of the Umbrian countryside as well as wonderful walking in both towns. A short stroll from Novole offers charming views of Lake Trasimeno. By car you can visit the lake, a lovely spot to picnic, canoe or take a ferry trip around the lakes islands. There are smaller lakes in the area around Novole ideal for swimming in Summer.
Details & Reservations: Romantic holiday in a Convent
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1024865_Villa-Sant-Andrea-Cortona http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1024865_Villa-Sant-Andrea-Cortona Vacation Rentals Italy Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:02:29 Exquisite vacation villa from the 11th c. with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, pool, antiques, antique reproductions, oriental carpets and luxury bedding. Over 7 private acres of olive groves and gardens, cooking and cleaning available. -
Exquisite vacation villa from the 11th c. with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, pool, antiques, antique reproductions, oriental carpets and luxury bedding. Over 7 private acres of olive groves and gardens, cooking and cleaning available.


Nestled in the countryside of the ancient walled city of Cortona in Tuscany rests Villa Sant'Andrea overlooking the Valdichiana and Monte Amiata. Located 1 hour south of Florence and 2 hours north of Rome, it is a perfect location for day trips to Siena, Assisi, and the wine country of Montalcino. Very convenient to trains, highways, shopping and cafe's, and the beautiful city of Cortona with it's fabulous restaurants and warm and welcoming people.
Details & Reservations: Villa Sant'Andrea Cortona
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187777_Accommodation-in-Florence http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187777_Accommodation-in-Florence Hotels & Resorts Italy Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:01:06 Accommodations in Florence cheap, budget, boutique or luxury accommodation. Accommodations available in Florence city centre and surroundings area of Florence. Secure and instant bookings! - 40 Euro Per Night
Accommodations in Florence cheap, budget, boutique or luxury accommodation. Accommodations available in Florence city centre and surroundings area of Florence. Secure and instant bookings!



Details & Reservations: Accommodation in Florence
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