Activities in the area
Walks and Trekking
Ville Gelsi, immersed in the fabulous Tuscan hills, will be your starting point and your ideal arrival point for any excursion you want to do.
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Cooking classes
In the spectacular setting of a typical Tuscan farm, we organize our courses of traditional Italian cuisine. The chef's professional experience will guide you through the most famous recipes of our tradition.
Yoga
We organize yoga classes, to make your holiday at our facility even more relaxing.
Spas and wellness
The strategic location of the villas will allow you to easily reach spas and natural spas, to enjoy full days of relaxation.
Bikes and MTB
Tuscany has always been a destination for cycling enthusiasts. In the area you can rent high quality bicycles and book a professional guide.
You can combine sport with food and wine tourism with a visit to the cellars of the area.
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Holidays with your horse
The territory offers the possibility of horse riding in all seasons. The company collaborates with horse centers able to offer a wide range of services, from field lessons to walking, trekking, night walks with a full moon. It is possible to combine the visit with cellars, stops in typical restaurants, picnics, aperitifs, grilled around the fire.
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Dog holidays
Archeology
The company is located near several locations where archaeological excavations are the owners of the territory.
Especially close to us:
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Cellars and wine tours
We are within the territory of the Montescudaio DOC, on the borderline of the Terratico di Bibbona. In addition, the company is only 15 km from the famous village of Bolgheri and its famous vineyards around the world such as Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Masseto etc ..
Oil and crushers
In Tuscany, oil is an excellence. The company produces high quality Tuscan IGP oil. Customers can participate in the collection that generally takes place between October 10th and mid-November. The olives are harvested by hand and pressed into the mills of the area that can be visited by appointment.
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Dairies and cheeses
There are several dairies in the area where the role of honor is played by pecorino cheese. The sheep breeding is still in the wild and the shepherds lead their sheep to graze to produce a milk from the aromas of the territory used for the production of pecorino.
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Bees and honey
The bees, these extraordinary animals that continue to amaze and fascinate with their industriousness, intelligence and technique. Small producers in the area will be able to explain the life of these extraordinary insects and offer tastings of derivatives.
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Shopping and outlets
For those who love shopping, a day can be dedicated to the famous Florence outlets.
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Markets and crafts
The most important open-air market in the area is in Cecina on Tuesday mornings.
There are numerous places not far from the estate where craftsmanship is master:
- Volterra for alabaster
- Leather and leather in Valdarno
- Etc..
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Mini cruises
The strategic position of the villas makes it possible to reach the various cities facing the sea, where it is possible to make mini cruises to the islands of the Tuscan archipelago.
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Geothermal
The company is only 30 minutes drive from the largest Italian geothermal station that of Larderello in the Municipality of Pomarance.
The area can be visited with or without a guide and there is also the interesting Geothermal Museum.
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Padule di Bolgheri
A Tuscan coastal area of farmland, wet meadows, narrow-leaved ash flooded woods, ponds for about 150 hectares, coastal tombolo and stretch of sand.
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Riserva Santa Luce
The lake was born as Oasi LIPU of Santa Luce in 1992 by an agreement between the Solvay Company (still owned by the lake) and the LIPU - Italian League for the Protection of Birds.
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Colline livornesi
The project OCCHI SULLE COLLINE was born with the aim of sharing and disseminating knowledge and information on the territory of the Livorno hills among all the realities that are already operating in a sustainable way and all those who live it in some way, explore it and study it. Numerous associations and realities of the territory collaborate in the project.
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Livorno Aquarium
The Aquarium is located on the Lungomare di Livorno next to the Terrazza Mascagni, a privileged position with a strong emotional and scenographic impact, so much so as to be identified as the spearhead of the Tuscan coast and a place of tourist interest for the entire Tuscany Region.
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Aquapark
An amusement park with water games for families and children to spend the whole day. Open from June to September.
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Cavallino Matto
A cross between the more classic "Family Park" and an "amusement park for children". Enjoy a whole day of fun. Suitable for adults and children.
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Parco Gallorose
Inaugurated in June 2001, modified and expanded in 2006, it has become a wildlife center, but it still remains a farm in all respects where exotic and farm animals are bred with great interest for the development of Tuscan native breeds.
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Il Giardino Sospeso
An adventure park that ensures fun for adults and children with its exciting acrobatic trails on trees, of varying degrees of difficulty and within everyone's reach.
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Pista del Mare
The track layout is extremely technical, highlighting the vehicle's tuning and, in particular, the driver's driving style, a determining factor if maximum performance is sought.
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White beaches
In Vada, the shoreline of light and fine sand is shaded by thick pine forests and opens onto a crystalline sea.
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Events
Carnival of Viareggio
The most famous Carnival of Italy with papier-mâché floats.
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Explosion of the Cart
The ceremony takes place in Piazza del Duomo, followed by a procession with flag throwers from 10 am until about 12 am . The fireworks are ignited by a rocket in the likeness of a dove, which tied to a rope, flies from the high altar until it reaches the “brindellone” (the wagon). A successful display , is supposed to guarantee a good harvest.
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Crossbow Tournament
On the first Sunday of May, the crossbowmen of Sansepolcro travel to Gubbio, in Umbria, to compete in the Palio della Balestra, a crossbow tournament between the two cities, representatives dress in medieval costumes and have ancient weapons. On the second Sunday of September the crossbowmen of Gubbio travel to Sansepolcro to compete with the “rivals”.
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Florence Annual musical Festival
From late April to June, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino includes a series of classical music concerts, events, and internationally acclaimed operas and ballets , organized in various theaters and locations of the city. Tickets are not always readily available, it is preferable to buy them in advance by checking the online program.
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San Ranieri Lights
To celebrate the the patron saint, Pisa is lit with lights that adorn buildings, churches and towers. The striking visual effect is achieved by the reflection that the candles create on the Arno River, on which other floating candles are carried by the river currants that runs through the Tuscan city.
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Historic Florentine Football
A challenge in Piazza Santa Croce between the four historic districts of Florence. The teams play off in a game that lasts fifty minutes with the ball continuously on the move which can be hit with both hands and feet.
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Historical Regatta
On the occasion of the patron Saint Ranieri, four boats representing the city neighborhoods dispute a race on the waters of the river Arno , a legacy of the prestigious maritime tradition of the history of Pisa. The final victory is not assigned in the order of arrival but it depends on the skill of the “montatore” that must climb up one of the four ropes that reach the top of a flagpole ten meters high, to grab the “banner”, which is the symbol of victory.
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Pistoia Blues Festival, Bear Joust
Two major events are held in July in the city of Pistoia: the Pistoia Blues Festival and the Bear Joust. The Pistoia Blues festival is generally held in the first half of July and hosts international blues artists who perform in the main squares of the city. On July 25th, after a majestic procession in honor of St. James, the patron saint of the city, twelve knights take part in the Bear Joust. In this curious medieval joust, knights with lances have to hit two targets in the shape of a bear to the sound of drums and fanfare. The bear is the heraldic animal of Pistoia and the Joust is one of the flagship events of “July in Pistoia.”
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Teatro del Silenzio
The eighth edition of the Teatro del Silenzio was announced: the concert by Andrea Bocelli in Lajatico, his native town in the province of Pisa, which on July 13 will return to act as a natural stage for a great show.
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Palio horse race
This is the most famous horse race in Italy, which is run bareback in the unique setting of the beautiful Piazza del Campo. The winning Contrada is presented with a large colored drape. Spectacular trials and related events take place in the days immediately preceding and following the race.
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Bolgheri Melody
Where the Viale dei Cipressi "In front of San Guido" is born, five kilometers of celebrities close between rows of famous Hollywood stars and long shadows that escort you, jealous and close, to the village of Bolgheri.
Bravio delle Botti
The Bravio delle botti, takes place on the last Sunday of August in Montepulciano it is an annual fun race with barrels through the streets of the small town. The eight districts of Montepulciano, compete in this competition and battle for the prize at stake. The wooden barrels, weigh about 80 kg, and are rolled uphill for about 1800 meters along the main street to Piazza Grande, in front of the Duomo. The race is preceded by a costume parade and followed by celebrations in the streets.
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Leghorn shines in the lights of the Venice Effect
It is named the Venice Effect and it is the biggest event of the summer in Leghorn, it is held in one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of the city: the District of Venice. Generally held between the end of July and the first days of August, the Venice Effect is basically a great party for all ages. The event lasts for several days, during which performances of various kinds take place: theatrical and musical events, exhibitions and cultural initiatives. For the occasion the District of Venice, is filled with stalls , crafts, antiques and various knick knacks, food stands and eateries. Even the locals of the area set outdoor tables and eat outdoors enjoying the beautiful scenery of the district of Venice festively illuminated.
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Volterra-Year 1398
In the historic center a medieval city is reconstructed with artisans, musicians, jugglers, notables, ladies and knights, flag bearers and commoners.
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The Saracen Joust
The Saracen Joust in Arezzo takes place in the Piazza Grande. The 4 districts of the city: Porta del Foro, Crucifera Porta, Porta Sant’Andrea and Porta S. Spirito challenge each other in the joust . The sequence of each rider is in the order determined in accordance with the dress rehearsal on the previous day and commonly called “the Provaccia.” The jockey holds a spear with which he must hit the board , a wooden statue which represents the Saracen (hence the name).
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Exposure of the Sacred Girdle of the Virgin
The Girdle of the Virgin Mary is kept under lock and key, in the Cathedral of Prato, (also known as Sacred Girdle). Five times a year a ceremony is organized in which the relic is carried in procession and shown to the crowd gathered in the square. Two of these occasions include September 8th (day of celebration of the birth of the Virgin Mary) and the 25th and 26th December. In the chapel dedicated to the relic on the left side of the Cathedral, there are mural paintings by Agnolo Gaddi (The Legend of the Sacred Girdle 1392-95) tells the story of the arrival in Prato of the Girdle.
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National Exhibition of white truffles of Volterra
The Pico Tuber Magnum is the most prized white truffle. The exhibition is presented not only as a local cultural spot but also as an open market, and attracts both experienced and simple lovers of the tasty truffle based specialties.
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National Exhibition of white truffles of San Miniato
The National Exhibition of the White Truffle of San Miniato, takes place the last three weekends of the month of November, when the fruit will find its full ripeness and its maximum goodness.
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