Walk in the footsteps of Van Goch to explore the wide variety of colorful villages, farmer markets and local gastronomy
KOSHER
THE MAGICAL SUMMER TOUR OF TUSCANY
8 days: August 13th - August 20th 2023
DAY 1
Monday August 13th – Welcome to Tuscany
You can arrive at Pisa or Florence Airport, Your private Transfer will be waiting for you, and drive you direct to our Luxury Hotel.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Hotel Pool area, or walk around our amazing Tuscany estate.
Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2
Tuesday August 14th – Full day in Florence
Florence is a great open-air museum for anyone who loves history and culture. This Tuscany Capital is full of interesting museums, piazzas, churches, statues and Renaissance art and it has more to offer than just the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo or Palazzo Vecchio. We will have a full day guided visit in this beautiful city, including a visit to the famous *Uffizi Gallery. Then some free time in the afternoon for Shopping or just strolling around in the beautiful streets and even enjoying a cup of Italian Cappuccino.
Back to our Hotel for Dinner.
DAY 3
Wednesday, August 15th – Shopping in Forte Dei Marmi e Pietrasanta
Forte dei Marmi is one of the most exclusive and elegant tourist locations in all of Tuscany, and is a small jewel that has been a true style icon since the 1960s.
Established in Roman times, Forte dei Marmi began to expand heavily in the 16th century due to the opening of the quarries in the mountains behind it.
In that century the Fort began to grow thanks to the reclamation operations that lasted until the entire seventeenth century.
After the construction of the Fort that was completed in 1788, the Tuscany town began to become the attractive tourist resort it is today.
After enjoying a great shopping time, it is time for some Culture.
Pietrasanta, a city considered a centre of artistic activity where marble and bronze are handled and where there are numerous art galleries. And, of course, it has a historic centre with a variety of very beautiful monuments.
DAY 4
Thursday, August 16th – Siena, Winery and San Gimignano
Our day will start in the beautiful Medieval city of Siena, one of the most attractive cities in Italy thanks to the excellent combination of art, history and the unique natural landscape that surrounds it. We will have a guided tour of the main attractions of the city including the charming Siena Synagogue.
A visit to a Kosher winery for wine tasting and then enjoy a wonderful lunch in the winery’s kosher restaurant.
In the Afternoon we will visit the famous village of San Gimignano. “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” and “The City of a Thousand Towers” , thanks to its tall towers of stone. The most enjoyable adventure in this magical town is to lose yourself in the cobbled streets of its historic centre. a World Heritage Site. We will guide you through the city’s main attractions and also let you wander around by yourselves.
Dinner in our Hotel.
DAY 5
Friday, August 17th – Cooking Master Class and Pisa
This morning we will roll up our sleeves, wear our aprons and embark on a hands-on culinary journey. We will have our master chef that will guide us, teach us and work with us. We will prepare a mouth watering Lunch that we will all enjoy tasting together.
Afternoon we will visit Pisa, a fantastic city that offers a great deal more sites than just its legendary leaning tower. We will visit the historical Centre of the city and enjoy some stories about the history of this town.
Back to Shabbat Preparation and Kabbalat Shabbat
DAY 6
Shabbat August 18th, Hotel and surroundings
Today after Shacharit and kiddush we will enjoy a great Shabbat Buffet Lunch, then time to relax next to the pool or have a great walk around our hotel estate.
Dinner back at our Hotel
DAY 7
Sunday August 19th – Lucca and Barga
The little town of Lucca is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany.
A walking guided tour through the historic old town will reveal many beautiful attractions, picturesque alleys and charming squares. We will visit the Torre Guinigi, the famous tower with the trees on top and you will have a chance to walk or a Bicycle ride the 4 km long city wall, one of the best preserved in Europe. After a great picnic lunch, Our afternoon visit will be to the village of Berga, the drive to Barga will help us understand the beauty of the Tuscany region. We will visit the famous Devil’s bridge, and drive up to this medieval mountain top village where time has stood still for hundreds of years. We’ll arrive at the top of the village and enjoy the 360º panoramic view.
Dinner back at our Hotel
DAY 8
Monday August 20th – Time to goodbye
After Breakfast, Transfer to Pisa or Florence Airport.
Price €5800 Per person based on sharing rooms
Upgrade available
Single supplement €2300
This tour offers you the perfect opportunity to visit Rome or Milan either before or after the Tour. Yaya Tours can help you to arrange this. Excellent flight routes are available from JFK, London and Israel.
PRICES INCLUDES
- All accommodation costs 5* Luxury Boutique hotel
- Glatt, Chalak Beit Yosef meat
- SHOMER Tmidi
- Breakfasts, light lunches and full evening dinners with wines
- All land transport costs
COST NOT INCLUDING
- International Flights
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for local service providers. $220 will be collected at the beginning of the trip
OTHER COSTS
All clients should be aware that while all efforts are made to avoid any problems before, during or after your trip, Yaya Food and Travel carries no insurance for your health or luggage. While using the services only of registered suppliers, we recommend that you purchase fully comprehensive travel insurance, to include cancellation, as Yaya Food and Travel cannot be held liable for any mishaps during your stay.