LA MAREMMA 2008
May 31 - June 7

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DISCOVER THE MAREMMA REGION IN SOUTHERN TUSCANY

Few other parts of Italy have so many charming villages so easily and quickly reachable from the coast. Often these villages have their origins in the Etruscan or Roman civilizations or are veritable gems of medieval architecture. The quality of the food and wine alone is sufficient reason to visit this province. The "Acquacotta" the dish par excellence of Maremma, or delicious Pappardelle alla Lepre, egg noodles with rabbit sauce, or Tortelli Ripieni di Bietola e Ricotta con Sughi di Carne, ravioli stuffed with chard and ricotta cheese with meat sauce.

The striking nature reserve Parco Naturale della Maremma encompasses the mountains Monti dell’Uccellina, running parallel to the coastline from Principina a Mare to Talamone and was one of the first environmental protected areas instituted in Italy. Our base will be Il Duchesco, an Agriturismo (farmhouse bed & breakfast) in the Parco Naturale della Maremma.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Tour the nature reserve of Duna di Feniglia. Sample the wine, olive oil, and cheese made at the typical farmhouse Fattoria Il Duchesco Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the reinvigorating Calidario Natural Hot Springs Spa Visit the eco-environment Faunistic Oasi of Scarlino Cala Violina Visit the award-wining wine cellar Fattoria le Pupille, and explore which is your favorite wine Visit the breathtaking islands of Giglio and Giannutri Not only savor the mouth watering local cuisine, but also observe from the chef's perspective a private group cooking class TOUR INCLUDES: Transport from Airport to Il Duchesco 6 nights accommodation 6 dinners and 2 box lunches Sampling of local products All activities included