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Kosher Surfing Camp
Kosher Summer Vacation
Sirmione, Italy
Starting
July 10 through October 31, 2011
Sukkot in Crete
October 11-23, 2011
Sukkot in Fort Myers, FL
October 11-23, 2011
Japan & Korea
October 23, 2011
Singapore, Vietnam & Thailand
October 23, 2011
China: In the Footsteps of the Jews
October 25, 2011
Australia, New Zealand & Fiji
October 25, 2011
Ecuador, Galapagos & Peru
October 27, 2011
Japan: Tradition & Modernity
October 30, 2011
Iberian Fiesta
October 30, 2011
Moroccan Encounter
October 30, 2011
Panoramic Portugal
October 30, 2011
India & the Pushkar Camel Festival
October 30, 2011
Guatamala & Belize
October 31, 2011
Kosher Cuisine of Provence
October 31, 2011
China & Hong Kong
November 2, 2011
Ecuador, Galapagos & Peru
November 8, 2011
Andalucia, Spain
November 10, 2011
Peru
November 10, 2011
Exotic India
The Golden Triangle
November 13, 2011
Tunisia & Rome
November 13, 2011
Australia & New Zealand
November 14, 2011
Morocco Magic of the Orient
November 14, 2011
Panama Thanksgiving Retreat
November 21, 2011
California Wine Tour
December 4, 2011
Ethiopia
December 11, 2011
Mystical Morocco
December 22, 2011
India & Nepal
December 22, 2011
Morocco
January 6, 2012
Vietnam & Cambodia
January 16, 2012
Portugal
January 22, 2012
Costa Rica Volcano & Rainforest Adventure
January 22, 2012
Thailand, Vietnam & Angor Wat
February 5, 2012
Australia & New Zealand
February 6, 2012
Columbia
February 12, 2012
Peru
February 19, 2012
Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
March 11, 2012
India
March 18, 2012
Japan & Korea
April 29, 2012
California Wine Tour
June 3, 2012
Spain
July 9, 2012
Slavic States
August 5, 2012
New Zealand Ski Tour
August 19, 2012
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Tuscany Kosher Tour
September 2 - 8, 2011
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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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