Unique things to do in Etruscan Coast

Join me for a yoga (or pilates) practice with sea views from the beautiful Mascagni Terrace: enjoy the ​​wonderful view of one of the most beautiful places in the city of Livorno. Get ready to admire the thousand shades of Livorno sunsets as you move your body freely and are connected to your breath. The practice is 60 minutes long, direct in both Italian and English. For practice, all you need to do is bring your own mat. My classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Tuesday at 19: Pilates Thursday at 19: Power Yoga Namaste!

We will leave the cars in a public parking lot, in the old country village, and start our walk to reach the top of a hill along ancient Etruscan paths in the Mediterranean forest. My trusted 4-legged companion "Dori or Rosco" will be guiding us, looking for traces of the precious truffle! From the top of the hill we will admire the landscape, the hinterland of the high Maremma, the hills of Livorno / Pisa and the wonderful Etruscan coast, and if the sky is clear, we can also see many islands of the Tuscan island also of the island of Corsica. If the weather is good and warm enough, we can take a bath in a very small lake and rest for a moment. Then we will continue the search for truffles and we will get ready to taste the typical Tuscan products and truffles, admiring the sunset on the west coast. The first part of the route will be steep and demanding, on the return we can opt for a less steep route, also passing through a paved road from which we can see a pig farm in the wild, then returning to the starting parking lot Other things to note Dress appropriately (long pants, high trekking shoes, light windproof jacket), plus I advice to bring: swimsuit, beach towel, hat, walking sticks, sunglasses and sunscreen, water, snacks and camera

In the kitchen of a charming and artistic apartment of my friends right on the promenade of the city, two steps from the iconic Terrazza Mascagni, you will craft the traditional art of home made fresh pasta making with an innovative and funky twist that will allow you to create amazing fresh pasta dishes, fabulous to taste and wonderful to see (and show to friends)! We will create 3 different kinds of pasta with different textures and you will have the chance taste 1 of them with a glass of local red wine. Also, at the end you will take home the pasta we made in an eco friendly package and a few easy Italian recipes to go with it Other things to note: we will have a light aperitivo while we wait for the pasta mix to be ready Let us know about allergy or food intolerance No celiac To comply with insurance policy, If there hasn’t been a different agreement between host and guests, we will be able to host ONLY the number of people booked with Airbnb

I would like to introduce you to my friends, 3 families who run a family farm with organic production of cheese, olive oil and wine. They make the products with their heart, in small quantity but high quality. We meet at Lajatico, Andrea Bocelli's homevillage, as well as my second home. After a short walk in the old centre we take the cars and stop at the Teatro del Silenzio to enjoy the fantastic view. We pass than at Bocelli's house and stop at the first farm with animals and cheeses, especially Pecorino. We continue at the olivepress where all the locals bring their olives to make an extra virgin olive oil. We close the day at the winery with tastings of various wines. Tasting at each producer is included in the price, at the cellar a we have also a cold plate with salami, prosciutto and finger food. You can buy their products but it is not obligatory!

Andiamo a raccogliere le olive e portiamo al frantoio! Nel mese di ottobre e novembre possiamo vedere come raccolgono le olive le persone del piccolo paesino, conosciamo le varietà e differenze ed i metodi di raccolta manuale. Andiamo al frantoio per vedere come fanno l'olio extravergine al modo non-industriale ed assaggiamo l'olio fresco ancora verde e profumato con un pezzo di pane toscano. Other things to note Servono le scarpe chiuse meglio se di pelle o stivali di gomma se piove. Vestirsi a strati perché potrebbe essere caldo se il sole esce. Conviene portare una bottiglietta di acqua

Unisciti a me per praticare Hatha Yoga in un ambiente bello e particolare, nel cuore di un borgo panoramico: all'interno del Piccolo Teatro di Chianni, borgo di fascino nei pressi di Lajatico e Volterra. Vi guiderò in un armonia di posture mirate per rilasciare le tensioni e ritrovare l'energia vitale (Hatha yoga). Le asana si susseguono ritmate dalla respirazione e il rilassamento finale guidato (yoga nidra) sarà accompagnato dai suoni armonici del tamburo hank-tank. Faremo un riscaldamento completo adatto anche agli senior (over 50). La pratica serale si adegua al bioritmo e diventa distensiva e moderata. Alla fine della sessione yoga di 90 minuti ritroveremo la leggerezza del respiro, la gioia nei movimenti e la lucidità di pensiero. Prima di salutarci potremmo assaporare insieme una bevanda calda/fresca a base di limone e miele.

Sailing along Etruscan coast of Livorno on beautiful super equipped sailing boats. Starting from the morning 10am, sailing, sun bathing or simply relax in the shade, or active participating helping the skipper in the manoeuvring, learning or exercising, whatever you prefer while you are enjoying the beautiful blue and purple water. The anchorage for lunch, included in the experience, and swimming will be at the Meloria ship light and Tower, out the coast of Livorno or at the bay of Sidney Sonnino Castel, South Livorno just before Quercianella, depending on the weather forecast. After lunch, more relax and swimming then sailing back to port around 6pm. Lunch is a typical Italian summer one: rice salad, ham and melon or caprese, caffè, desert, fruit, water and a bottle of wine. The menu can be changed on request. Pretty proud to say that I’ve been the first on the market area to offer the daily sailing and the chance to sleep on the water in Livorno :-). We can offer a unique experience for unique occasions: anniversaries, hen or stag parties with menú on request, aperitifs and romantic day. Other things to note Sailing, enjoying the sea and relaxing the view, nature and history, it’s a different lovely way to spend a day out. You just need to bring your sunglasses and bare foot on board, you are very welcome. Sailing is possible if weather forecast are fine.

Discover with us all the secrets of organic farming, from the moment of growing to the production of wines. You will be enchanted by the colors of these marvelous vineyards which will “embrace” you all along the tour. The experience starts with a walk in the vineyards and explanation of the biological cultivation. Then we discover how differences in soils and stones make difference in the wine's taste. Finally the best part, the tasting: three wines to taste accompanied with light snacks. Casual dress and comfortable shoes are a must. Suitable for experts and wine lovers, especially interesting for the uninitiated… Other things to note The tour starts on time. We recommend to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier.

Welcome welcome with a small snack of fruits and soft drinks with an exchange of experiences and preferences, all lived as a moment of playful commitment, exchange, and meetings with artists. The workplace is a space located in the LA Giunca sculpture park, A park used as an artistic museum with 35 TRULY LARGE sculptures, 5 KM from the sea. It is equipped with linens, dishes, washing machine and pool 10x5 m. , BULGALOW ESCLUSIVO-SOGGIORNO IN THE WOODS. the ART-THERAPY workshop is a non-verbal communication channel through the discovery of creativity to facilitate socialization and deepen your emotionality and stimulate empathy. You do not need to be artists. You follow various methods such as nonverbal narrative, collage and de collage, music therapy, Japanese painting b/n, under the guidance of the art therapist in training - Miur. You'll discover an immersive and passionate experience for both the route and the original location in the middle of nature. You'll get to know the owners, teachers, and guardians of the nearby park. The center of the medieval village is easily accessible by its castle. The times and days are flexible and can vary according to the needs and requests of the participants. It is close to the sea and you can visit all of Tuscany. MINIMUM 6 DAYS

An evocative hiking ring in the village of the Etruscan Coast, known for its limestone extraction activity by Solvay It is a small hilltop village at the foot of Mount Calvi, surrounded by greenery and completely surrounded by the hills. It is located just 5 km from the well-known seaside town of San Vincenzo. We will move right from the archaeological mining history of San Carlo to enter the magnificent forests of Mediterranean scrub, Leccete and cork typical of the area, going up the rugged limestone heights of Monte Romitorio, from which we will have an incomparable view of the Etruscan Coast and the Tuscan Archipelago. A sunny lunch at this natural balcony and we will continue among incredible forests where we will appreciate a particular ecosystem consisting of "holes", "wells" and abandoned fields that help to increase the arcane and mysterious charm of this particular area of the Etruscan Coast. Highlights we'll visit in this proposal: • San Carlo and Villaggio Solvay • The view and remains of Monte Romitorio • Monte Coronato • Valle delle Rozze

The most exclusive and protected island in the Tuscan archipelago. The island of Gorgona is home to a farm and, of course, the famous prison. It is the last penitary island in Italy located in front of the coast of Livorno, about 36 km away. The whole area is protected and divided into areas of different levels. Except for the docking hallway - managed by the direction of the Reclusion House - access, navigation, parking, anchoring, fishing and diving are prohibited. The coast of Gorgona is characterized by numerous coves, including the beautiful Cala Scirocco, where the Grotta del Bove marina opens, once a refuge of monk seals, Cala Maestra and Cala Martina. On the island are the fortifications of Torre Vieja and Torre Nuova, located along the east coast of the island. Fun fact: around 70 people work in gardens and vineyards, caring for animals and producing wine, cheese, and honey. Even today in the ancient village, which crowns the marina, there are about sixty residents, but only a few permanently. Visits are regulated and contingent with closed numbers, which means you need to book well in advance. The itinerary has a development of about 10 km, with a total elevation of about 300 meters Length: 10 km Difficulty hiking Distance: 400+ Route Type: Ring

You will be guided initially through our main crops, where the production cycle of the vineyard, the olive grove and the kiwis will be explained. Continuing then towards the ancient mill in the property of the farm, which combines tradition and modern machinery, the process of mechanical cold pressing will be explained in each step. Finally, the tour ends in our garden, where you can sit comfortably to taste our organic products and where it will be shown how a professional tasting of extra virgin olive oil is made. The entire tour aims not only at the chance to live an experience in total relaxation, to taste genuine products and to be in contact with people who love their craft, but also to convey concepts concerning production and oil culture. At the end of the path you will be able to know how to recognize a high quality oil, through the aromas and flavors, the correct reading of the label and the notions concerning the entire production process.

During this experience, with our guide, the truffle expert and his trained dogs, you will make the acquintenance with truffle haunting in the woods that surrounds Organic Agriturismo Diacceroni. You can learn how to distinguish the right truffles and you can taste them in restaurant “La Cantina” at he Agriturismo. Here we will serve you lunch or dinner based on the found truffles, accompanied by the best wine of Diacceroni. On request we can replace the dishes based on truffle. During the trip you will meet our truffle expert (certified since 2008 by the Tuscan Region) he will accompany you and will tell you, in Italian and English about things worth knowing and anecdotes about the world of truffle and about the training of the dogs. This experience is on request also possible in German language: please contact us for more possibilities. At the arrival at Organic Agriturismo Diacceroni you will be welcomed by our truffle expert and his trained dogs. After a good explanation about the world of truffle and after introducing his dogs, they will accompany you during the tour. You will learn about the tecniques how to look for the truffels and how to distiguish these precious jewels as the first person. When you arrive again at Organic Agriturismo Diacceroni we will serve you lunch or dinner at the restaurant “La Cantina”. We advise you to wear a sportive outfit. This experience is depending on the weatherconditions.

Between sky and sea, large spaces to walk through, to meet the wild soul of the Etruscan Coast, with an evening swim in the sea. A tour full of emotions among the dunes typical of this stretch of Tuscan coast, starting from the Antica Torre di Campiglia. This naturalistic area connects San Vincenzo to the Gulf of Baratti in a variety of species, shapes and colors that pair with the sand and dunes formed by the sea wind: one of the most beautiful places where you can meet the wild soul of the Etruscan Coast. Walking through easy paths immersed in the typical stain of the area, we will admire enchanting coastal views, continuing to climb dunes and walk through the pine forest and beach to reach the old Baratti Lighthouse, even some local history. Our destination is located in one of the most enchanting spots in the Gulf in the beautiful location of Baratti beach, where we will stand for a packed lunch.

We offer our guests a short walk lasting about 5 minutes, starting together from the farmhouse we will reach our vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to take part in a picnic immersed in a harmonious place, almost out of time. You will be able to taste the latest creation of Statiano's Farm, the effervescent "Rosolaccio", a sparkling and fresh rosé, ideal for hot summer days. The experience will be accompanied by a typical Tuscan snack, consisting of two rustic varieties of sandwiches, one with local finocchiona and a typical pistachio cheese, the other with omelette with homegrown eggs and cheese from local producers. For vegan sandwiches, allergies and requests do not hesitate to contact us, we are waiting for you!