Gubbio – un castello di coccole

Sicilian Secrets 2017 – Tour of Sicily 8 Days Guided Tour Catania/Catania – 8 days / 7 nights. Overnights in 4* hotels, departures every Saturday from April 1st to October 28th.   Day 1 – Saturday: CATANIA – (hotel in Catania) Independent arrival at the hotel in the charming city of Catania (optional private transfer on request). Meet with our tour-leader; dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 2 – Sunday: SIRACUSA – NOTO (hotel in Catania) After breakfast in hotel we will visit Siracusa, the most beautiful and greatest Greek colony in Sicily and World Heritage Site! The visit will start with the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, with its Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius. We will continue visiting the splendid Ortigia, a small island which is the historical centre of Siracusa. In Ortigia you will admire the beautiful Cathedral which dominates the square with its authoritative presence. The present façade is a powerful Sicilian-Baroque composition but it gives no hint that this building was once a Doric temple! From Piazza Duomo you will reach a wide terrace on the waterfront surrounding the famous Arethusa’s Fountain, one of the most famous fresh-water sources of the Greek world. Free time for lunch. Departure to Noto, the capital of Sicilian baroque, famous for its fine buildings of the early eighteenth century and declared Unesco World Heritage Site. Inspired by Baroque ideals of “open city”, Noto is a rare masterpiece and the most clear example of theatrical tastes in 18th century architecture whose local limestone has been burnt gold by the sun. Noto’s Baroque is in fact a game of elegant curves, floral weaves, perspective views palaces and gardens, capitals and ornaments that adorn the facades of churches and monasteries. We will visit Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata, beautiful noble residence in Baroque style and once the residence of Don Giacomo Nicolaci, a patron of the arts. Back to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 3 – Monday: ETNA – TAORMINA (hotel in Catania) This morning we will leave to visit Etna the highest (c. 3350m) volcano in Europe and one of the largest and most active in the world, nowadays Unesco World Heritage Site. Its regional park protects 59.000 hectares of unique geology, flora and fauna, villages and farms, and traditional methods of forestry, bee-keeping, wine manufacture, stonework and carpentry. We will reach the “Crateri Silvestri”, small volcanic cones now inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows. The view beyond the mountain’s hundreds of subsidiary cones and craters, can extend across the whole of Sicily , the Aeolian islands and Calabria. The spectacle is unique! Later we will visit a company of beekeeping: visit of the honey extraction lab, tasting of homemade honey and typical products of the area. We will proceed to Taormina, charming town renowned for its magnificent position above the sea commanding a celebrated view of Etna! Lunch in a typical restaurant where you will assist to a show-cooking lesson for some typical Sicilian cuisine dishes. In the afternoon we will visit Taormina’s fascinating Greek theatre, and then you will have free time for a nice walk among the picturesque medieval typical narrow streets and go shopping and looking around the local handycraft (coral jewels, precious laces, ceramics, sweets and much more). The day will end with an overview of the beautiful Riviera dei Ciclopi. Back to our hotel in Catania for dinner and overnight.   Day 4 – Tuesday: CATANIA – CEFALU’ (hotel in Palermo) Today, tour of Sicily starts visiting the historical centre of Catania stated Unesco World Heritage Site, with its original baroque style and its unique streets built with black lava stone. The colour scheme of the city-centre building in fact is black and dark grey, relieved with white limestone details around the doors and windows. The result is extremely elegant! The city still preserves ruins of the Imperial Roman period despite having been rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693. Catania was the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily under the Aragonese dynasty. The walking tour will start across the “pescheria” (the ancient fish market) to reach the scenic Duomo square with its magnificent Cathedral and the famous “Liotru” statue, antique lava-stone elephant, symbol of the city. Not far from here we will reach the University Square and we will have a walk along the splendid baroque Via dei Crociferi, the most representative 18th century street in Catania, where we will admire the famous S. Benedict Monastery, Unesco World Heritage Site. We will continue walking along the precious historical city centre. Free time for lunch. Transfer to Cefalù, charming medieval town situated at the northern coast of Sicily. We will visit its stunning Norman Dome and you will have free time to stroll through the town or to visit the famous and well-known Mandralisca Museum. We will proceed to Palermo for overnight. Dinner at the hotel or in a restaurant nearby.   Day 5 – Wednesday: PALERMO – MONREALE – MARSALA (hotel in Marsala) After breakfast in hotel, the morning will be spent visiting the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art. Palermo stands on a bay at the foot of Mt Pellegrino, a headland described by Goethe as the loveliest he had ever seen. While the Baroque predominates, there is a profusion of different architectural styles reflecting the city’s multicultural past, including an elegant opera house! We will visit the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral, the astonishing Martorana Church and the amazing Cappella Palatina, mirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist. Ruggero II in fact employed both Bizantyne, Muslim and Latin workers. Continuing our walk we will admire the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, situated in the ancient Kalsa area and adorned with XVI century sculptures. Along the visiting day we will have a stop for a food surprise in the famous Antica Focacceria San Francesco. Free time for lunch. Later on we will proceed to Monreale to visit its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World, and its splendid Cloister in Arab-Norman style: admirable masterpiece of art, sculpture, and semi-precious stones marquetry! In the afternoon we will continue to Marsala in whose port Garibaldi landed in 1860. Visit of a prestigious wine cellar and wine tasting. Dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 6 – Thursday: MARSALA SALT ROAD – SELINUNTE – AGRIGENTO (hotel in Agrigento) This morning the guided tour will continue along the charming and well-known Salt Road: the west coast of Sicily with many salt marshes, which have given rise to one of the oldest salt-extracting industries in the world. Between Trapani and Marsala they are now protected, in part because of the interesting birdlife, and also as important sites of industrial archaelogy. On the way you will see the nice Island of Mothia (situated at the centre of a large lagoon in Marsala, known today as ‘Stagnone‘), and the famous Salines and windmills. Departure to Selinunte to visit the largest Archaeological Park in whole Mediterranean and World Heritage Site! Surrounded by a splendid landscape near the African Sea, we will walk among the rests of the ancient Greek city. Free time for lunch. Transfer to Agrigento and visit of the Valley of the Temples stated World Heritage Site, where among hundreds of almond trees, the rests of the ancient Akragas rise. It was defined by Pyndar “the most beautiful city of mortals”. Once one of the most prosperous of the ancient Greek cities on the island, Agrigento presents a remarkable series of Doric Temples of the 5th century. You will see the “Temple of Hera”, the “Temple of Concordia” and the “Temple of Heracles”. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.   Day 7 – Friday: PIAZZA ARMERINA – RAGUSA (hotel in Catania) Proceeding on we will reach Piazza Armerina where we will admire the splendid polychrome mosaics of the famous Villa Romana del Casale, World Heritage Site. The complex, which has some of the most extensive and most beautiful Roman mosaics known, is a World Heritage Site. This majestic villa, belonged to a member of the Roman Senatorial aristocracy, hosts prestigious mosaics representing mythological and historical episodes and scenes of hunting and entertainments! After free time for lunch, departure to Ragusa Ibla and visit of its historical centre cradle of Sicilian baroque, with its Cathedral, situated in the beautiful square of the Dome and the “giardino Ibleo”. Used as a location of the extremely popular Police Inspector Montalbano Tv series, it is today stated among the 44 Italian World Heritage Sites. This little precious ancient city, well known thanks to the Commissario Montalbano television series, hosts more than 50 churches and many baroque architectural treasures. We’ll conclude the visiting day with a tasting of local products. Proceed to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.   Day 8 – Saturday: CATANIA Breakfast in hotel and end of services.   Rate per person:  € 849,00 in double room   Guaranteed departure min 2 pax Single room supplement € 219,00 3rd bed reduction: € 30,00   The rates include Multilingual Tour leader and professional travel guide (English, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese) for the whole tour (from the evening of the 1st day to the evening of the 7th day), local guides or audio-guides where necessary. Modern and comfortable bus, minibus or minivan for group with less than 15 pax for the whole tour (from the 2nd day to the 7th). Accommodation in charming 4 stars hotels mostly located in the city centres of the main Sicilian towns. Visit of the main suggestive Unesco World Heritage Sites: Siracusa, Noto, Etna, Catania city centre, Palermo, Cefalù, Monreale, Selinunte, Agrigento, Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Ragusa. Half board basis (dinner – 3 main courses menu to have a taste of Sicilian cuisine) + 1 lunch on day 3. Tasting of Sicilian typical products: Etna (day 3): visit of a beekeeping honey company and honey and typical Sicilian preserves tasting; Taormina (day 3): Sicilian lunch and show cooking. Catania (day 4): tasting of Sicilian “granita & brioche”; Palermo (day 5): tasting of local street food; Marsala (day 5): visit of a wine cellar and wine tasting; Ragusa (day 7): tasting of local products;   The rates do not include Transfers in/out, all lunches except for the one on the day 3, beverages, entrance fees at monuments/museums, city taxes (where compulsory), tips and extras in general, anything not specified under “The rates include”.   Contact us for more informations and prices !!

Splendido relais con magnifica vista su Assisi, come in un hotel con tutti i comfort di un 4 stelle, piscina, parco, ristorante il tutto avvolto da una romantica atmosfera.   Pacchetto: Weekend romantico Weekend romantico per 1 notte da 160 euro a persona   Il modo migliore per sorprendere la persona amata con un indimenticabile fine settimana in Umbria, nel nostro hotel con centro benessere ad uso esclusivo per tutte le coppie. Insieme a noi potrete vivere momenti indimenticabili, sapremo aiutarvi nel creare l’occasione giusta per ricordare a chi vi sta accanto quanto bello può essere il tempo vissuto assieme.   1 o 2 pernottamenti in una delle nostre camere prima colazione a buffet o comodamente in camera aperitivo sulla terrazza panoramica cena a lume di candela (due portate con dessert, bevande escluse) un ingresso al centro benessere, solo per voi, per 1 ora e 45 minuti Late check out alle 16 del giorno della partenza Fiori e spumante all’arrivo Wi-Fi gratuita illimitata Mountain Bike gratuite Utilizzo Campo da Tennis gratuito (inclusa attrezzatura)     Pacchetto: Come d'Incanto A partire da 295 euro/pers.     Come d’incanto, lasciatevi guidare in tre giorni di assoluto relax in un’oasi di verde a 10 minuti da Assisi. I colori di fine estate riempono gli occhi di un panorama unico!   La nostra unica ed esclusiva proposta prevede:   2 pernottamenti con prima colazione a buffet servita in giardino o comodamente in camera una cena a lume di candela in uno dei romantici angoli del castello Un percorso benessere in esclusiva per la coppia della durata di 2 h all’interno della nostra Exclusive SPA Una Jacuzzi su Assisi – 1 h di esclusiva di utilizzo della fantastica jacuzzi con vista su Assisi Un massaggio rilassante da 30 min a persona Aperitivo in giardino   Vuoi modificare uno dei pacchetti proposti? Contattaci, formuleremo insieme a te la vacanza che più desideri!

The Castle Dating back to 1050, this historical marvel is filled with stories of mystery and intrigue. Following years of careful transformation, it is now a unique and enthralling hotel   Rates All rates are in EUR, and inclusive of VAT and breakfast for 2 persons. High season: June to September Rooms € 800 Castello Suites € 1070  /  San Michele Suites € 1070 Grand Suites € 1670 The Tower Suites € 1930,00   Mid season: May + October Rooms € 760 Castello Suites € 1010 / San Michele Suites € 1010 Grand Suites € 1270 The Tower Suites € 1800,00   Low Season: April , March + November Rooms from € 590 Castello Suites from € 800 / San Michele Suites € 800 Grand Suites from € 1090 The Tower Suites € 1500,00   Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 11:00am.   Rooms description: Rooms: Our Rooms are all situated inside the castle, on ground floor and second floor. The custom-designed furniture by ‘B.B. include the four poster Campaign Bed, a bar, the wash basin stand, and in most rooms the Dressing Table. Occupancy 2 or 3 persons. Size of rooms starting from 30 square meters. Castello Suites: The Castello Suites are housed inside the castle, on ground floor, first and second floor. The custom-designed furniture by ‘B.B. include the four poster Campaign Bed, a bar, the wash basin stand, and in all rooms the Dressing Table. In some rooms there is a day bed, in others the Dumb Valet or a chaise longue. All rooms have a bath tub, either in the bedroom or in the bath room. Occupancy 2 or 3 persons. Size of rooms starting from 60 square meters. San Michele Suites: The San Michele Suites are housed in what used to be the priest’s home, next to the San Michele church and the castle. The suites are divided on three floors, upper floors are reached by stair case and elevator. The custom-designed furniture by ‘B.B. include the four poster Campaign Bed, a bar, the wash basin stand, and in most rooms the Dressing Table. All rooms have a bath tub, either in the bedroom or in the bath room. Occupancy 2 or 3 persons. Size of rooms starting from 55 square meters. Grand Suites: The Grand Suites are housed inside the castle, on first and second floor. The custom-designed furniture by ‘B.B. include the four poster Campaign Bed, a bar, the wash basin stand, and in all rooms the Dressing Table. In some rooms there is a day bed, in others the Dumb Valet. All rooms have a bath tub, either in the bedroom or in the bath room. Some rooms have a fireplace. Occupancy 2 or 3 persons. Size of rooms starting from 85 square meters. The Tower Suite: The largest accommodation of the hotel is situated inside the highest tower of the castle, and spread over 5 floors. The Tower Suite is the only one with two bedrooms, and features a private terrace on the top floor with spectacular views 360° and to most of the Reschio estate. The custom-designed furniture by ‘B.B. include the four poster Campaign Bed, a bar, the wash basin stand, and the Dressing Table. The tub is on the roof top terrace. There is no elevator in this one-of-a-kind suite. Occupancy 2 to 4 persons. Size of room with terrace 180 square meters   Policies MID & LOW SEASONS: Deposit = 1st night’s rate. Balance at arrival. If the reservation is cancelled 15 or more days prior to arrival (18h00 local Italy time), no penalty will be applied and the paid deposit will be reimbursed. If the reservation is cancelled 14 or less days prior to arrival, a penalty equivalent to the first night’s rate is held as penalty   Outdoor Features Dining area Swimming Pool Tennis court Private parking External lights   Internal Features Underfloor heating ground floor Heated towel rail all bathrooms Air-conditioned master suite & gym Unlimited WiFi internet access Gym Billiard room Hair dryers all bathrooms Fly screens Safe Alarm system   Staff & Service Maid service 6 days per week Pool service 6 days per week Concierge service 24/7 emergency service   Rent a House Scattered around the wild expanse of Reschio are 10 magnificent houses, available for rental. All are former farmhouses, once in ruins but now carefully and meticulously restored by the Bolza family. Keeping to the original footprint of the farmhouses, each house is truly unique and thoroughly liveable. What they all have in common, though, is the location, sitting amongst our charming hills with undisturbed views of the pristine estate   Things to do Cooking lessons Located next door to Ristorante Alle Scuderie, our cookery school will lead you on creative foraging walks in the grounds to pick what takes your fancy, show you how to create a variety of dishes, and transform the best of our local produce into scrumptious Italian meals Tennis Take a spin on our Astroturf courts, available for hire to guests, either for a knock-about with friends or for lessons with an experienced tennis coach. The tennis pavilion is stocked with refreshments, perfect for relaxing between games or for enthusiastic supporters to spend time in during a heated match Biking Our unspoilt estate is just the place to explore on two wheels, with kilometres of tracks to race around on, or to gently cruise along with the wind in your hair. High quality bikes (including electric bikes) of all sizes can be hired through our estate service team Fishing Reschio’s quiet, remote lakes offer a perfectly peaceful setting to spend a few hours with a rod, available to borrow to guests year-round. Take some time out, find a spot in the dappled shade and try your luck Truffle hunting Give your nose a workout on a truffle hunting trail with our local expert, heading to a neighbouring farm to snuffle out this rare delicacy. Follow a truffle hunter and his dog, enjoy a truffle tasting session, watch a cooking demonstration and round the day off with a delicious truffle-themed lunch Wildlife watching Our hills and ancient forests are filled with wildlife, from wild boar and roe deer, to foxes and porcupines. They don’t just trot out on demand, though. Head out on a gentle nature hike with our gamekeeper for the best chance of a glimpse of the creatures that call Reschio home   Families From riding and tennis lessons, to wild hiking and biking, Reshio is the place for kids to go free-range. Our estate team can arrange all sorts of ways of entertaining the kids on the estate, while our child-friendly excursions can bring the region to life for young, inquisitive minds  

Il Borgo è una dimora storica del 1263 situata ai piedi del monte Tezio, a Perugia, nella frazione di Cenerente. La struttura è immersa in un luogo affascinante, fuori dai rumori e dal traffico cittadino, a pochi minuti dal centro storico del capoluogo umbro. L’intero complesso è stato recuperato salvaguardando i materiali originari, impiegando il sapiente lavoro degli artigiani del luogo. The hamlet is a beautiful historic mansion dated back to 1263; it is situated in the quiet and peaceful village of Cenerente (Perugia, near Assisi), between mount Tezio and the hill of Canneto. The palace is surrounded by beautiful scenery, far away from any noise and traffic, but at the same time it is ten minutes from Perugia city center. The mansion has just been lovingly restored by skillful local craftsmen, preserving its original features, ancient wooden beams, terracotta floors and antique parquet flooring, all the lacquered doors and gates have been restored to the original timber   Tariffe per l'estate 2021 (minimum stay 2 notti):   APT 2/4 Persone: 1 camera matrimoniale, 1 bagno, zona giorno con divano letto matrimoniale, cucina completamente attrezzata, TV a schermo piatto: € 160 a notte + tassa di soggiorno APT 3/5 Persone: 1 camera matrimoniale, 1 camera singola, 1 o 2 bagni (a seconda dell'appartamento), zona giorno con divano letto matrimoniale, cucina completamente attrezzata, TV a schermo piatto: € 180 a notte + tassa di soggiorno APT 4/6 Persone: 2 camere matrimoniali, 2 bagni, zona giorno con divano letto matrimoniale, cucina completamente attrezzata, TV a schermo piatto: € 205 a notte + tassa di soggiorno APT 4/8 Persone: 2 camere matrimoniali, 2 bagni, zona giorno con 2 divani letto matrimoniali, cucina completamente attrezzata, TV a schermo piatto: € 245 a notte + tassa di soggiorno   Dall’attento progetto di recupero architettonico dell’antico Borgo sono stati ricavati lussuosi appartamenti indipendenti, arredati con mobili antichi restaurati dalle maestranze del luogo. Ogni singolo spazio è stato curato diversificandolo per forma e superficie, per rendere unica la permanenza di ciascun ospite. Ogni appartamento della dimora storica è dotato di cucina propria con frigorifero, congelatore, piano cottura, lavastoviglie e forno. Gli appartamenti del borgo medievale sono provvisti di stoviglie, piatti, posate e bicchieri, tovagliato, asciugamani da bagno e biancheria per la camera da letto. Tutte le zone giorno della villa, oltre al tavolo conviviale, sono munite di divano letto matrimoniale. Gli appartamenti della residenza d’epoca sono di diverse dimensioni, con una o due camere da letto matrimoniali o doppie, ciascuna con bagno proprio, vasca o doccia, e possono ospitare da due fino a sei posti l’uno. I soggiorni vanno da un minimo di due notti.   Il Borgo è situato a 10 minuti da Perugia centro storico e a venti minuti da Assisi e dal Lago Trasimeno. Nelle vicinanze sono presenti svariati intrattenimenti, tra cui campo da golf, lago per la pesca sportiva, passeggiate guidate al Parco naturale del Monte Tezio ed equitazione. Inoltre, per rendere ancora più suggestivo e rilassante il vostro soggiorno, abbiamo anche una piscina esterna (dimensioni 15 mt x 5mt, altezza 1,50 mt, a sfioro).   Per chi volesse rendere ancora più esclusivo, intimo ed immersivo il proprio soggiorno, il Borgo può essere offerto in esclusiva: appartamenti, sale, esterni e zone comuni a totale disposizione!