Casa Innocenti Tuscany

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Enjoy live and cook in this enchanting home with Carlo Innocenti and feel as if you are truly "a Tuscan"!

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WHERE YOU WILL STAY:

Arcidosso (Province of Grosseto) – Small Medieval village on the slopes of Monte Amiata, the highest mountain in Southern Tuscany, worshipped by the Etruscans. Just one hour away from the coast, 45 minutes from Siena, two hours from Florence, and two and a half hours north of Rome.

COOKING COURSES AND WINE TOUR IN TUSCANY:

The cooking courses are taught by Carlo Innocenti, the owner of the house and conductor of wine tastings. Carlo is quite a celebrity in Arcidosso and the surrounding area for his entrepreneurial endeavors and creativity. He is an experienced cook. In the past, he managed and was the head chef of the 1st class café restaurant, Harry’s Bar in Punta Ala, an upscale beach resort in the South of Tuscany. He also owned a restaurant in his own house in Arcidosso, and has conducted cooking courses in Basil, Switzerland. The guests can learn genuine Southern Tuscan dishes. All classes are hands-on and include local wine. The courses are taught in a large rustic kitchen and dinner is served in the wine cellar or in the newly renovated dining room.

EXCURSIONS & ITINERARY:

We will take you to discover the nearby villages of Monte Amiata, the Etruscan sites of Pitigliano, Sorano, Sovana, the soothing springs of Saturnia, the renowned village of Montalcino (famous for its Brunello wine), and the beautiful renaissance town of Pienza.

We created two exciting packages for your Tuscany tour:
Upon request we can arrange your stay in the Home of Arcidosso for fewer or more days with or without cooking courses.

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2006-2006 Schedule

* Note: Our half-week vacations run from Saturday to Tuesday or Sunday to Wednesday.
Please Note: There is some flexibility with regards to dates. Please inquiry with us.
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2006-2007 Prices
* Important Note: Different options make it possible for you to choose a package which fits your interests, schedule and budget! Our unique tours are ALL-INCLUSIVE once you arrive in Italy. Many guests pleasantly find out just how much really is included. We would like to emphasize that all wine (table wine), meals, guided excursions, museum tickets, wine/oil tastings, accommodations, transfers and cooking courses are included. Many of our competitors, regardless of price, simply do not have the uniqueness, quality, variety, personality and style we provide our guests (like all meals and wine included).

We aim to make it possible for anybody to experience the enchanting magic of these experiences!
*Note: $400 Single Supplement for full week and $200 for ½ week for all programs
We occasionally offer cooking classes to guests staying elsewhere in the region. Availability is limited.
 

The trip includes:

• 6 nights in Arcidosso, near Siena, in a picturesque medieval home next to a 12th century castle. The house is beautifully furnished with antique furniture. 

• All meals as indicated in the itinerary.

• Small groups: 4 to 6 people.

• 6 hands-on cooking courses in “La Cucina Povera Toscana” – Tuscan country cooking.

• 5 guided excursions to the enchanting towns of Mount Amiata; Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano (the Etruscans); Montalcino (famous for its grape vineyards that produce the celebrated Brunello wine), Pienza; Siena; and Castiglione della Pescaia (a fishing village on the seacoast). * Sometimes excursions are customized or replaced with different activities to best suit the interests of the group.

• All transportation (to and from Rome or Florence).
   

YOUR STAYING PLACE: Arcidosso (Province of Grosseto) – Small Medieval village on the slopes of Monte Amiata, the highest mountain in Southern Tuscany that once was worshipped by the Etruscans. Located one hour away from the coast, 45 minutes from Siena, two hours from Florence, and two and a half hours north of Rome.

PLACE TO SLEEP: “Casa Innocenti”, a medieval house, the highest of the village, next to the village Castle (12th century AD). The house features 4 floors, 20 rooms, a wine cellar, and a garden.

COOKING COURSES: The cooking classes are taught by Carlo Innocenti, the owner of the house. Carlo is quite a celebrity in Arcidosso and the surrounding area for his entrepreneurial endeavors and creativity. He is an experienced cook. In the past, he managed and was the head chef of the 1st class cafe restaurant, Harry’s Bar in Punta Ala, an upscale beach resort in the South of Tuscany. He also owned a restaurant in his own house in Arcidosso, and has conducted cooking courses in Basilea, Switzerland. The guests can learn genuine Southern Tuscan dishes. All classes are hands-on and include local wine. The courses are taught in a large rustic kitchen and dinner is served in the newly renovated dining room.

EXCURSIONS: 5 excursions to the nearby villages of Mount Amiata and Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano; Montalcino, Pienza; Siena; and the lovely seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia accompanied by Carlo (the cook, your host and native of this beautiful area). All trips include lunch in local restaurants that feature specialties of the region.


* We would like to emphasize that we are quite flexible with regard to the itinerary and the excursions. Carlo sometimes switches the days for different excursions and sometimes, based on local events and activities, new excursions (not mentioned above) can be added or even replace the normal schedule. The most important thing is to communicate your specific interests which will be given priority if possible and in the best interest of the group.
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Sample Itinerary 1 Week

• Day 1 - Depart from U.S. to Rome or Florence and arrival to Arcidosso
  Fly to Italy. Upon arrival at the airport of Rome or Florence, you will be accompanied by car or bus to the village of Arcidosso and then welcomed to your vacation home next to the castle. After settling in, your host and chef, Carlo will show you his beautiful home, yours too for a whole week! Then you can either relax in the garden or take a walk through the enchanting streets of Arcidosso. For dinner you will enjoy a Tuscan meal prepared by Carlo (with optional cooking course).

• Day 2 - The little towns of Monte Amiata
  In the morning, after having had breakfast at home or at a local cafe for a cappuccino, you’ll take off for Santa Fiora, a village just 7 km away from Arcidosso. There you’ll visit the historic center and an ancient Parish Church which contains fine terracotta bas-reliefs by Andrea della Robbia (15th century), and La Peschiera, the private gardens and swimming pool of the Sforza family (16th century). You will then go Radicofani, a striking hill town and have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, on the way home, you will stop in Abbadia San Salvatore where you will visit its famous abbey and the crypt built by the Longobards. Cooking course followed by dinner.

• Day 3 - The Etruscan villages: Pitigliano, Sorano, Sovana
  You’ll start off the day by going to Pitigliano. This medieval town built on tufa stones features a fascinating ghetto with its own Synagogue and Jewish cemetery. Then, we’ll continue to Sorano, where you can visit the massive fortress (built by the Orsini family), the rest of village and have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we will go to Sovana, Pope Gregory VII’s birthplace, visit its country church and the old town square which is surrounded by cafes and little souvenir shops. Once home, you can prepare a healthy Tuscan dinner with Carlo (cooking lesson).

• Day 4 - Siena
  In the morning, after your breakfast, you’ll set off for Siena. You will visit the famous Piazza del Campo, the main square where the people from Siena (“i senesi”) organize, twice a year, a medieval horse race known as Il Palio. Facing the square there is the beautiful tour Torre del Mangia, where if you wish, you can climb up to the top to admire a marvelous view of the city. You can also visit the Duomo which is a baroque style cathedral. At the end of morning, will have a lunch in a quaint restaurant in Piazza del Campo. Once home, and after having rested, you can prepare with Carlo a healthy Tuscany dinner (cooking lesson).

• Day 5 - Montalcino (wine country); Pienza
  In the morning, you’ll set off for Montalcino, a town famous for its Sangiovese grape vineyards that produce the celebrated Brunello wine. You will visit the magnificent 14th century Rocca (a fortress), have lunch in a local restaurant and then enjoy yourself wandering around the village and exploring picturesque little shops. You will then continue to Pienza, visit its main square, Piazza Pio II, which is a model of Renaissance planning. This main piazza is so attractive that it was recently used to shoot scenes for the film The English Patient. Evening dinner with cooking course at home.
  Day 6 - Castiglione della Pescaia and farewell dinner
  For the last day in Southern Tuscany, you will enjoy a trip to the seacoast to the pretty seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia. This old fishing village stands up high on a hill with its castle looking over the turquoise bay. You will enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, you will have your last cooking class for the farewell dinner.

• Day 7 - Departure
  You can choose to have a final breakfast at the house or at your favorite cafe in Arcidosso before heading back to the airport.

* On Tuesday or Wednesday you may visit the local market of Arcidosso or that of the nearby village of Castel del Piano.

* During the spring and fall, you may participate to local “Sagre” – food festivals which take place in medieval villages and towns of southern Tuscany.

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Half Week Cooking Course Vacation (Tuscany Guided Tour)

The trip includes:

• 3 nights in “Casa Innocenti” in Arcidosso, near Siena, a picturesque medieval home next to a 12th century castle. The house is beautifully furnished with antique furniture.

• All meals as indicated in the itinerary.

• Small groups: 4 to 6 people.

• 3 hands-on cooking courses taught in the rustic Tuscan kitchen.

• 2 guided excursions to the enchanting towns of Mount Amiata; Montalcino (the land of Brunello wine) and Pienza. * Sometimes excursions are customized or replaced with different activities to best suit the interests of the group.

YOUR STAYING PLACE: Arcidosso (Province of Grosseto) – Small Medieval village on the slopes of Monte Amiata, the highest mountain in Southern Tuscany, once worshipped by the Etruscans. Just one hour away from the coast, 45 minutes from Siena, two hours from Florence, and two and a half hours north of Rome.

PLACE TO SLEEP: A medieval house, the highest of the village, next to the village Castle (12th century AD). The house features 4 floors, 20 rooms, a wine cellar, and a garden.

COOKING COURSES: 3 cooking classes taught by Carlo Innocenti, the owner of the house. Carlo is quite a celebrity in Arcidosso and the surrounding area for his entrepreneurial endeavors and creativity. He is an experienced cook. In the past, he managed and was the head chef of the 1st class cafe restaurant, Harry’s Bar in Punta Ala, an upscale beach resort in the South of Tuscany. He also owned a restaurant in his own house in Arcidosso, and has conducted cooking courses in Basilea, Switzerland. The guests can learn genuine Southern Tuscan dishes. All classes are hands-on and include local wine. The courses are taught in a large rustic kitchen and dinner is served in the newly renovated dining room.

EXCURSIONS: 2 excursions for your tuscany tour to the nearby villages of Mount Amiata; Montalcino and Pienza. The excursions to Montalcino and Pienza include lunch in a local restaurant that features specialties of the region. 

* We would like to emphasize that we are quite flexible with regard to the itinerary and the excursions. Carlo sometimes switches the days for different excursions and sometimes, based on local events and activities, new excursions (not mentioned above) can be added or even replace the normal schedule. The most important thing is to communicate your specific interests which will be given priority if possible and in the best interest of the group.
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Sample Itinerary 1/2 Week

• Day 1 – Arrival in Arcidosso.
  After settling in, your host and chef, Carlo will give you a tour of his beautiful home. Then, you can either relax in the garden or take a walk through the enchanting streets of Arcidosso. For dinner, you will help Carlo cooking a delicious Tuscan meal (cooking class).

• Day 2 – The little towns of Mount Amiata.
  In the morning after having had breakfast at home or at a local cafe for a cappuccino, you may want to wander around the ancient streets of Arcidosso. At around 11:00 am you will have a cooking class. After the delicious lunch, you’ll take off for your tour of the little villages of Mount Amiata. Santa Fiora is a village just 7 km away from Arcidosso. There you’ll visit the historic center and an ancient Parish Church which contains fine terracotta bas-reliefs by Andrea della Robbia (15th century), and La Peschiera, the private gardens and swimming pool of the Sforza family (16th century). You will then go Radicofani, a striking hill town and have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, on the way home, you will stop in Abbadia San Salvatore where you will visit its famous abbey and the crypt built by the Longobards. Cooking course followed by dinner.

• Day 3 – Montalcino (wine country); Pienza.
  In the morning, you’ll set off for Montalcino, a town famous for its grape vineyards that produce the celebrated Brunello wine. You will visit the magnificent 14th century Rocca (a fortress), have lunch in a local restaurant and then enjoy yourself wandering around the village and exploring picturesque little shops. You will then continue to Pienza, visit its main square, Piazza Pio II, a model of Renaissance planning. This main piazza is so attractive that it was recently used to shoot scenes for the film The English Patient. In the evening you will have your last cooking course and dinner at home.

• Day 4 – Departure.
  After breakfast, you can depart Arcidosso at your own leisure.

On Tuesday or Wednesday you can visit the local market of Arcidosso or that of the nearby village of Castel del Piano. (as a part of your Tuscany tour)
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