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Tasting the Lost Corners of Tuscany II



Discover Da Vinci's Domain


 

Be among the few Americans to distance yourself from Florence-- but only by 40 km. Few Tuscan tours touch upon the quietly beautiful province of Arezzo. Our program Tasting the Lost Corners of Tuscany II takes you through gentle hills covered by vines and olives, a landscape immortalized in many of Da Vinci's works including the Mona Lisa. We arrive at the medieval hamlet of Loro Ciuffenna, dramatically positioned at the foot of the Pratomagno Mountain. On the shore of the narrow Ciuffenna River that divides the town, we'll settle in for the week at the Dimora Casa Eugenia (http://www.dimoracasaeugenia.com/). Lovingly and creatively managed by the Bianchi family, this 7-room perfectly restored auberge offers a peaceful respite for those who want to savor life in a town almost untouched by foreigners.

Our pace for the week will be easy-going, allowing this gentle land to unveil its wonders in a way that we can absorb the magic. Larger towns like Arezzo and Cortona give an overview of the province's history, while the smaller villages are our window into the local soul. We'll lunch with local cheese and olive-oil makers and try some of the best Sangiovese wine in these hills. At night we'll return to the delicate, gourmet cuisine and warmth of Dimora's restaurant, Enoteca Vino al Vino. The Enoteca will also serve as our creative cooking corner for learning to prepare the chef's dishes. Italian-born chef Giuseppe has two decades of experience working throughout the Italian peninsula, including at the Michelin two-star restaurant of the Lord Byron Hotel in Rome. Tasting the Lost Corners of Tuscany II boasts a unique and very personal aspect: the hotel owners will accompany us on several excursions during the week, adding an intimate angle to this trip that very few visitors to Tuscany receive!
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Dates: Aug. 21, 2010 through Aug. 28, 2010 - 10 spaces left for this date.

May. 14, 2011 through May. 21, 2011 - 12 spaces left for this date.

Oct. 8, 2011 through Oct. 15, 2011 - 12 spaces left for this date.

Price: $3,685 per person; $650 single supplement

Meals: All breakfasts beginning on Day 2; four lunches; six dinners. Beverages, including excellent local wines, included.

Activity Level: Some walking through villages, wineries etc with uneven footing.

Guides: Claudia Harris

For those continuing on to the journey "Tasty Trentino", transportation from Loro Ciuffenna to our Trentino inn is included in the combined price of the trips. The transfer on August 28 takes just over 4 hours.