Piccolo Lusso Albergo
local experts in the art of making fresh around its original Roman street plan. And
(your small luxury hotels)
pasta – they supply the flour, olive oil because it’s topographically flat – unlike
and rolling pins; you add your own unique most Tuscan towns – Lucca is a bicyclist’s
touch – at Fattoria Colle Verde, one of dream. In fact, one of the best ways
the region’s foremost wineries and olive to explore this culturally rich city is by
oil producers, may shed some light. bike... zipping down its narrow lanes…
After a little testing and a little cooking, across its ancient piazzas… even along
celebrate your pasta-making debut with the top of its massive walls! If you’re
a little virgin olive oil tasting… a little not interested in bicycling, there’s so
Tuscan wine tasting… and more than a much to see and do in town. Delighting
little pasta tasting at lunch. Take a short all the senses is a hallmark of the Tuscan
walk after lunch through olive groves Hills. This evening, we’ll take you to
and across rolling hills to the Royal Villa local winery just outside of town for a
GALLERY HOTEL ART
of Marlia... picture Napoleon’s sister wine tasting where you can sip prosecco,
Florence, Nights 1, 2 & 3
strolling the grounds (she lived here), or sample a canapé... and reflect on a week
A showcase of art, enriched by dramatic
details and luxe touches that excite the
artist John Singer Sargent (a frequent well spent. To top it off, we’ll treat
senses... views that overlook Ponte Vecchio
guest) painting in the garden... or head you to a dinner of Tuscan specialties in
and the Arno River, steps away... and
straight to the walled city of Lucca, your an absolutely magical spot… under the cookies that wait in your room... sweet
home for the next two nights. Meals BL setting Tuscan sun. Meals BD
7. LUSCIOUS LUCCA 8. ARRIVEDERCI, TUSCANY
Medieval Lucca’s red-brick walls shut out Tour ends: Florence. Fly home anytime.
traffic and the modern world… leaving A transfer is included from Hotel Ilaria to
a peaceful community that still revolves Peretola Airport in Florence. Meals B
PORTO ROCA HOTEL
Monterosso, Nights 4 & 5
Wake up in an elegant villa suspended
between the sea and sky, with antique
furnishings and amazing cliffside views...
dine on a garden terrace overlooking the
Mediterranean... find paradise
Price from $3490 per person double
Meals 7 Breakfasts / 1 Lunch / 3 Dinners
Dates 2010 Apr – Jun; Sep – Oct
Activities at a glance
HOTEL ILARIA
XSome days include 2-4 miles of walking
up steep hills or on uneven terrain and easy
Lucca, Nights 6 & 7
biking on relatively flat roads. The pace is up
It sits in the gardens of a sprawling 14th-century
to you – take part or take a pass – either way
villa in the heart of Lucca... a former
you’ll enjoy your journey.
stable reborn into a haven of style, where
complimentary perks range from flower-filled
XMaximum Group Size: 16
views to a snack bar with free beer
XFor complete dates and prices or more
information on private group departures, air,
& our guest protection plan,
visit www.culturious.com Check out the photos at www.culturious.com 9
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