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Pieve a Castello: Walking, Language & Libretto
Language immersion! Divided into groups according to knowledge of Italian, whether ‘none’, ‘a few words’ or ‘conversational’ – you will soon be speaking Italian! Afternoons include Read more »
August 21, 2016
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Pieve a Castello: Siena and the Palio
February 18, 2013
Posted by:jstiles
Enjoy a privileged insight into the Palio, the famous horse race around the Piazza del Campo in Siena, and one of the world’s greatest spectacles – colourful, dramatic and steeped in tradition.. Fabulous medieval pageant; breathtaking spectacle An ‘insider’s’ view of Il Palio di Siena . View the race from a private palazzo, enjoying Prosecco and canapés. . All in Read more »
Italian Gardens
September 24, 2019
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Complementing the Tuscan Gardens itinerary, this trip makes a progression from further south, visiting some wonderful gardens, ancient and modern – all very different in character, but each in its own way outstanding.. Three great centres of Italian gardens – Rome, Siena and Florence Outstanding examples of the development of very diverse Italian gardens . Staying in the relaxed atmosphere Read more »
Tuscan Gardens
May 24, 2013
Posted by:Kate Whinney
Three great centres of Italian gardens – Lucca, Florence and Siena, with outstanding Tuscan gardens representing their development from the early Renaissance through to modern times.. Read more »
Florence to San Gimignano and Volterra
February 12, 2024
Posted by:Kate Whinney
A notable hike through archetypal Tuscan countryside from Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, to inspiring hilltop towns. Supreme art capitals, magnificent wines and food to match.. Read more »
Chianti Hills: Siena to Florence
April 22, 2013
Posted by:jstiles
Walk through the picturesque Chianti hills from Siena, the best-preserved great medieval city in Europe, to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.. Walk from Siena to Florence Read more »