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Andalusia, Spain
April 8, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
Writer's Workshop
April 16, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
Writer's Workshop
April 23, 2010
Japan
Shinto Expedition
April 24, 2010
Japan & Korea
May 3, 2010
Tuscany, Italy
Singles
May 11, 2010
Shavuot in Panama
May 16, 2010
Amalfi Coast, Italy
May 25, 2010
US National Parks
May 30, 2010
China Expedition
May 31, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
June 3, 2010
Galapagos & Ecuador
June 10, 2010
Taste of Tuscany
June 11, 2010
Iberian Fiesta
June 13, 2010
Kosher Italian Experience
June 13, 2010
Morrocan Encounter
June 13, 2010
Thailand
... River Kwai
June 15, 2010
Costa Rica Discovery
June 20, 2010
Baltics
June 28, 2010
Scandinavia
June 30, 2010
Sunny Spain & Gibraltar
July 4, 2010
Eretz Yisrael
Girls Only (18+)
July 21, 2010
Taste of Tuscany
July 22, 2010
Gems of Great Britain
July 25, 2010
Iberian Fiesta
July 25, 2010
Enchanting Italy
July 25, 2010
Magnificent Italy
July 25, 2010
Kosher Italian Experience
July 25, 2010
Portugal
July 25, 2010
Europe
Food, Wine, Culture
July 25, 2010
Classic China & Hong Kong
July 26, 2010
Jewels of Russia
July 26, 2010
Davos & Swiss Highlights
July 26, 2010
Best of Scandinavia
July 28, 2010
Bulgaria & Romania
August 2, 2010
Canadian Rockies Adventure
August 3, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
August 5, 2010
Discover Imperial Cities
Vienna, Budapest, Prague
August 8, 2010
Paris & Southern France
August 8, 2010
Costa Rica Discovery
August 15, 2010
Enchanting Italy
August 15, 2010
Italy
August 16, 2010
Exotic Morocco
August 16, 2010
Ireland & Scotland
August 16, 2010
Magnificent Italy
August 22, 2010
Northern Spain Expedition
August 23, 2010
Classic China & Hong Kong
October 4, 2009
Thailand
... River Kwai
October 5, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
October 7, 2010
Iberian Fiesta
October 10, 2009
Moroccan Encounter
October 10, 2010
Australia & New Zealand
October 11, 2010
Japan & Korea
October 11, 2010
Kosher Irish Experience
October 11, 2010
Amalfi Coast, Italy
October 15, 2010
Taste of Tuscany
October 22, 2010
Portugal
October 26, 2010
Guatamala & Costa Rica
November 1, 2010
Andalusia, Spain
November 4, 2010
Peru and You
November 11, 2010 |
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Taste of Tuscany Kosher Tour
July 22 - 28, 2010
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Based in gorgeous Lucca, this Tuscany trip is for couples, singles, cooks and non-cooks. There are typically 2 short cooking lessons, timed to minimise interference with a packed programme of Jewish and general touring, hiking and gentle cycling. |
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- Beautiful hotel accommodation in a historic building restored to the highest level while maintaining authentic features
- One hotel for the entire duration of your stay – no packing and unpacking and freedom to take days “off”
- Intimate groups of like-minded, cultured individuals, who appreciate the finer things in life (and who don't usually travel with groups)
- Day trips of general and Jewish interest – ancient Pitigliano, fabulous Florence, Pisa and its tower (but not only), proud Siena, lovely Lucca, San Gimignano, Barga and the Garfagnana
- Visit to a noble villa, to help understand better the current demography of "old Europe"
- Breath-taking (pun intended) hiking in the hills of the Cinque Terre
- An opportunity to meet some of the remaining local Jewish people and hear their fascinating stories
- Authentic Tuscan cuisine, prepared by renowned local chefs, with minimal adaption for reasons of Kashrut
- Unlimited Italian non-mevushal wines – Pitigliano light red and white, Chianti rosso and rosso di Montalcino
- The world's best ice cream and coffee – decide yourself whether San Gimignano, Lucca or Barga is better
- Fashion, household and leather shopping in the markets and towns
- Hands-on cooking with "maestri" - master chef teachers; Tuscany is famous for its multitudinous cooking schools
- Cycling – a "must" around the walls of Lucca; for serious bikers we can arrange serious cycling with/out a professional guide
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Kashrut: |
A mashgiach tmidi will represent the Chief Rabbi of Florence, Rabbi Levi; we use regular milk, but chalav yisrael observers can be accommodated. |
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Typical itinerary and program (based on Friday start)
Subject to change - due to any one of a hundred Italian variables |
Friday:
0900 Depart Rome airport (FCO). Light snacks will be available on the bus.
1130 arrive Pitigliano "little Jerusalem" This striking cliff-top village was formerly home to a thriving Jewish community – we'll visit the ghetto with its synagogue and museum.
Picnic lunch in square.
1700 arrive Lucca: Hopefully there will be time for an overview tour of Lucca, preferably by bicycle around the famous city walls, before driving to the hotel to prepare for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner according to season. |
Shabbat:
0800 Coffee and cake
0830 Shacharit
1015 Full breakfast
1130 A Short stroll in the vicinity of the hotel
1400 Mincha, Shabbat lunch and rest to recover from the journey!!
Before the end of Shabbat: walk into Lucca town
A light supper will be served before or after the of end of Shabbat
Half-hour after Shabbat, leave Lucca for Pisa
No trip would be complete without seeing the tower – "after hours" the stalls of kitsch and the day-trippers are gone; Jewish Pisa is also featured |
Sunday:
0800 Shachrit
0830 Breakfast
0930 Depart for Florence
1045 Guided walking tour of Florence (Firenze)
Statue of David, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and famous synagogue (ending with Mincha)
1430 Picnic lunch
1530 Free time in Florence
If you wish to visit the Uffizi Gallery you should pre-book. Otherwise you can explore this gorgeous city in greater depth according to your interests, visiting palaces, museums and galleries, the leather market and stores.
1730 Depart Florence, via Piazzale Michelangelo
From here you will get the best panorama of the city. Those wishing to stay longer in Florence may return later by train or bus.
1900 Hands-on cooking session in our hotel, or relax
2100 Ma'ariv and dinner |
Monday:
0800 Shachrit
0830 Breakfast
0930 Depart
1030 Arrive Villa Torrigiani
Lucca is famous for its aristocratic villas; this one is most interesting as we'll be able to tour both inside the villa and the gardens: depart 12.00
1245 Arrive Barga
In this medieval mountain top village where time has stood still for hundreds of years you’ll climb the winding narrow streets to the duomo at the top of the village to breathe the clean air and enjoy the 360º panorama; picnic lunch in Barga: depart 14.30
1600 Arrive Viareggio
Take a “surrey” or a bike to ride the promenaded or tour the town; the shops are open!! Mincha in the shul: depart 18.00
1900 Mini opera concert in Lucca or cooking session
2100 Ma'ariv and dinner
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Tuesday:
0800 Shachrit
0830 Breakfast
0930 Depart
1115 Arrive at San Gimignano
Free time to explore the famous city of towers – climb to the top, see the stores, enjoy a coffee, take lots of pictures
1300 Visit agriturismo Bibbiano
Uniquely Italian concept: producers of wine and oil and a thriving vacation rental business with the ultimate view: picnic lunch and swim
1530 Siena
Visit the famous Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race, the beautiful synagogue, daven mincha, and, if we are lucky, meet one of the community's leaders; free time for wandering around this bustling ancient university city: depart 1900
2100 Ma'ariv and dinner |
Wednesday:
0800 Shachrit
0830 Breakfast
0930 Depart
1030 Arrive at Forte dei Marmi
Tuscany’s most elegant seaside resort, home to Andrea Bocelli and a great weekly country textile market; wander around, shop, sip coffee and people-watch; picnic lunch: leave 13.30
1510 La Spezia train to Corniglia for hike on Cinque Terre
1824 Train back from Vernazza to La Spezia and bus back to hotel
2030 Ma'ariv and farewell dinner |
Thursday:
0800 Shachrit
0845 Breakfast
1030 Depart hotel for Pisa airport and train station
Those with later departures can take a train from Lucca to Pisa station/airport every half hour, at 12 and 42 minutes past the hour to Pisa airport; the journey takes 30 - 43 minutes. |
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Price from 2750 euro per person double occupancy
( Deluxe room and single supplements) |
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| Airfare not Included |
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