Tuscany Yoga & Horse Riding in Orcia valley

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Live a unique experience in the very heart of Tuscany, immersed in the uncontaminated nature of Val d’Orcia. Sorrounded by a stunning nature, in the intimate atmosphere of a country farmhouse, you can relax and take a break from everyday life. Private Yoga session will be held on the grass, in the vineyards, in the woods surrounding the relais. Thanks to the additional activities proposed you will discover the Tuscan countryside…horseback riding, bike and trekking are just some of the activities proposed. Enjoy some relax at the pool or treat yourself at the wellness center. Taste genuine and km0 products freshly prepared by the local chef every day. Reconnect with your inner self!

Type of tour: Guided
Min/max people: from 8 till 25 pax
Length of stay: 8 days/ 7 nights,  shorter stays available
Arrival/Departure: Florence, Pisa or Rome airport
Dates 2019: All year long, on request

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Highlights

  • Take a break and immerse yourself in the enchanting Tuscan countryside
  • Experience daily Yoga session in contact with the uncontaminated nature of Val d’Orcia
  • Enjoy the comfort and intimacy of a private farmhouse among olive groves
  • Taste olive oil, wine and other genuine local products raised in the farmhouse
  • Treat yourself with wellness treatments immersed in a breathtaking scenery
  • Reconnect with nature by horse riding in a unique natural environment off the beaten track

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome Aperitif & Gourmet Dinner

Arrival at the airport. Private transfer to Orcia valley and check-in. The participants will be welcomed with a special Gourmet Dinner at Extravergine restaurant. The concept is the one of sustainability and having km 0 and organic primary ingredients inherited from Tuscany tradition.

You will experience an ancient taste who will change in its flavors according to season. During this social dinner you will have the chance to get to know better your companions. Overnight.

Day 2: Morning Yoga & Olive Oil Experience

After breakfast, enjoy your first Yoga session immersed in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Then take a walk among olive grove and learn from the expert about the main techniques for the olive harvest and processing. Depending on the season the visit will be integrated with other activities (pruning, harvesting, attending, squeezing). The production of our real jewel, extra virgin olive oil. Accompanied by an official taster, you can learn the basics of oil tasting, its multiple use in the kitchen and finally taste the excellent extra virgin olive oil locally produced. Free time at disposal to enjoy the beauty of the sea landscape and relax. Rest of the day at disposal to relax or for an additional activity. Dinner at leisure and overnight.

Day 3: Yoga & Horse Riding with wine tasting and lunch

After breakfast, take part to the Yoga morning pratice.

Then start a magical day in full contact with nature and animals. Riding our own horse, you will visit interesting realities of the territory always moving in secondary paths, immersed a stunning scenery.

This itinerary includes a visit to a local wine producer, visit to the cellar, tasting with lunch and return to Tuscany Equestrian for a swim in the pool and an aperitif at club house. Rest of the evening at leisure, free time for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Yoga & Natural Thermal Springs

After breakfast, Yoga session.

Today discover better Val d’Orcia declared by UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here the green slopes of Monte Amiata make the frame to some of the most renowned spa resorts in Italy. The Natural and Cultural Park of Orcia valley offers one of the oldest thermal baths of the region, Bagno Vignoni, famous for its Romanesque thermal pool placed in the center of the town square.

A stone’s throw from Bagno Vignoni , in a very suggestive location stands Bagni San Filippo – a small spa resort offering two types of therapeutic waters: the sulphurous ones that flow from the rocks of the ditch of the Acqua Bianca and those of the pools totally white muddy of the so-called White Whale.

Proceed then to San Casciano dei Bagni, a place that, with its 42 hot springs that flow to one average temperature of 40 °, deserves to be visited for a variety of reasons! In addition to its peculiarity above mentioned, the Spa complex offers a high quality service and the town centre well deserve a visit. We will take you to discover these villages, with the possibility of visiting the natural springs and of take advantage of one of the facilities for a comfortable treatment and hot bath! Back to your cottage for some relax. Dinner and evening at leisure. Overnight.

Day 5: Yoga & Day at leisure

After breakfast, enjoy your Yoga session. Today you have an entire day at disposal to relax at the cottage or for extra activities. Overnight.

Day 6: Yoga & Cooking Class

After breakfast, Yoga morning session. Experience the real Tuscan cuisine and learn the secrets of an ancient culinary tradition. The local chef will involve anyone in the preparation of some of the

typical dishes of this land. A cuisine made of “poor” ingredients but of great taste quality. You will cook together to the kitchen staff and then taste the lunch at the restaurant with dishes cooked by you! Pici, Pappa al pomodoro, and the famous cookies Cantuccini.

You will also be given a detailed recipe transcription to reply the dishes at home and surprise your guests! (vegetarian or vegan options available). Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Yoga & Farewell Dinner at boutique winery

Breakfast, Yoga and morning at leisure to enjoy the silence and the panorama from your cottage. In the late afternoon departure to Montalcino, visit of the medieval village. Proceed to meet a local wine producer and taste the unique products of Tuscany region: wine including the famous Brunello di Montalcino, olive oil and local appetizers. Here you will enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner in a unique location. Back to the cottage and overnight.

Day 8: Departure

Breakfast, transfer to the airport and departure.

Price per person: from 970 euro (based on 10 pax)

The tour includes:

  • 7 overnight in farmhouse in Tuscan countryside, dbl room 
  • Breakfast products (juice, cereals, fresh fruit, milk, coffee and tea, bread)
  • Welcome Gourmet dinner at Extravergine restaurant
  • Olive Oil Experience with local expert
  • Horse riding experience with guide including wine tasting and lunch
  • Visit to Bagno Vignoni & Bagni San Filippo Natural Springs including the entrance to thermal pools
  • Panoramic trekking excursions as per programme with local guide
  • Cooking class including lunch at farmhouse restaurant
  • Visit to Montalcino & tasting of wine, olive oil and typical products
  • Farewell Dinner in boutique winery in Tuscan countryside
  • Local transportation by minibus from/to Florence airport and during the excursions on day 4 and 7

The tour does not include:

  • Local Yoga teacher (available on request)
  • Meals if not specified
  • Additional activities
  • Everything not listed under item “the tour includes”
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