Vineyard Tour and Wine tasting
(Based on a minimum of four people)
Standard tour: private tour of the vineyards and cellars of an
excellent winery, followed by a wine tasting with three wines, cheeses and
the winery's own olive oil "bruschettas".
Special tour: Private tour of the vineyards and cellars of an
excellent winery, followed by a 5 course lunch at the winery's restaurant
with a wine tasting of three wines.
Click here for photos of the Winery Tour and Tasting
Cinque Terre by Boat
A very unique experience --- sail
from the coast of Tuscany in a 46 foot
sailboat, departing at 10 AM and
cruising
by the five villages of Cinque Terre while enjoying a glass of wine and
snack;
lunch will be provided on land in a local restaurant with another stop at
the charming Portovenere before returning back to
port by 7PM. In case of
adverse weather,
the excursion will take place within the
Poets Gulf and lunch
will be provided at Portovenere or on the Palmaria Island just outside of
Portovenere. Maximum number of guests: 8; minimum 5.
Advance notice and payment
required.
Click here for photos of our Sailboat to Cinque Terre
Florence
Tours
Private tours of the beautiful city of Florence by licensed guides are
available and are tailored to your party's interests. Half or full day
tours are available.
Advance notice and payment
required.
Golf
Five different courses are within 1 hour of Lucca. Arrangements
can be made for play at any of them, including rental of golf clubs, schools, fees,
starting times. Prices are reasonable. Our contact agent can arrange
dates in advance
(a good idea during the
summer months).
Beaches
The beaches along the coast of Tuscany are famous, particularly those from Viareggio to Forte dei Marmi. Access to a private
beach club is possible with advance notice. Renting
cabanas, umbrellas, chairs and lounges is possible at
very reasonable prices. Advance notice required (not available at certain
times of the year)
Arrangements can be made, with advance notice, to have the services of a local cook. Typically, the service is charged at an hourly rate plus a cash reimbursement to the cook for the food purchased. Advance notice is required.
Rates and availability for rental cars,
airport chauffeur or cell phone rentals from Auto Europe.
It is less expensive to book these services in the USA
Receive a 5% discount on your auto rental from Auto Europe using our
discount code number 99006424
Auto Europe
Casa Valentine
Russ and Arlene Valentine
488 Woodford Street
Portland, ME 04103
Voice mail and Fax: 617-249-0669
Our cell phone number in Italy from the USA: 011 39 348 150 3978
villas@russvalentine.com
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