AREZZO – Giostra del Saracino, June-September The Giostra del Saracino is the main reenactment of the city of Arezzo. The event takes place twice a year: the second Satur-day of June at night edition (Joust of San Donato) and the first Sunday of September edition daytime (Tournament of Our Lady of Consolation). The jousting tournament attracts thousands of visitors, fascinated by the historical procession, they poured into the city streets. Heatedly by hundreds of people in medieval cos-tumes and dozens of horses, punctuated by the sound of trum-pets and intoxicated color of the flags, the procession is able to give life to the city back in time and to immerse tourists in Arezzo and atmosphere unique and festive.

POPPI (Stia In Casentino), Biennale europea d’arte fabbrile, September With the aim to give the right visibility to this ancient but very current the European Biennial of Art Fabbrile of Stia, 3 to 6 Sep-tember 2015 renews the appointment with the blacksmiths from all over the world, with fans Forged, art as well as furniture.

POPPI (Raggiolo in Casentino (Ar) e Stia in Casentino), oc-tober – Festa Saggia, November This event is divided into Castagnatura and Castagnata Stiana. You can participate in the Festival Castagnatura for various rea-sons: to taste the chestnuts and the products derived from this, experience the pleasure of an ancient tradition, visit the village of Raggiolo medieval, to visit the mill in the country, Ecomuseum Chestnut. The Castagnata of Stia involves the entire country casentinese with cooking chestnuts, the sale of these products and those products derived therefrom, craft markets, street per-formances and more.

ANGHIARI – Festival of Bringoli, November Tradizionale sagra con degustazione di brustichino, salsicce, castagne e vino novello. La vera attrattiva sono i Bringoli, i classici spaghettoni di sola acqua e farina fatti a mano dalle massaie del paese e conditi con sugo di funghi o carne.

THE LAMA AND THE SCALANDRINI WATERFALL (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: half day Difficulty level: easy This is the favorite destination of hikers and naturalists, on the borders of the Re-serve Sasso Fratino, the heart of a protected and inaccessible area. An itinerary full of points of interest, including the beautiful waterfall in Scalandrini.

THE GIANTS OF THE PROTECTED AREA (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: half day Difficulty level: easy Through this simple and accessible path in a forest, you can find trees of the main plant species, you will reach the famous Integral Reserve of Sasso Plover.

VISIT OF THE ZOO OF POPPI + LUNCH (Recommended seasons: all seasons) Would you never expect to find all of these animals in Tuscany? Well, the eco-zoo of Poppi will amaze you! The Park Zoo of Poppi is one of the few place in the world where you can look into the eyes of a lynx, see the timid rates and admire wolves and large birds of prey. The Zoo of Poppi will let you discover the real flavor of the nature!

COOKING CLASS IN CASENTINO (max. 5 people) Duration: half day Immerse yourself in the Casentino Forests National Park, in the shadow of en-chanted places as the Hermitage and the Monastery of Camaldoli top and the Castle of Poppi in the valley, in a charming old Tuscan farmhouse, brought a new light thanks to careful work restoration. A cuisine of Tuscan tradition but with innovative measures. Casentino is a land of great flavors such as black truffle, which grows in the forests of the Casentino, Porcini mushrooms, cured meats and homemade pasta. The famous potato ravi-oli, but similar to ravioli filled with potatoes served with a tasty meat sauce Toscano. Between the bread, the queen is crushed to be filled with all the deli-cious meats that this valley has to offer. Do not miss the opportunity to learn how to make the dunk to make the aperitif in Tuscan style home, or learn the art of truffle on homemade chisels. Discover all the secrets of the kitchen of this wonderful land!

TASTING TOUR AMONG THE VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES OF A MEDICEAN VILLA Duration: half day Let the world-renowned flavours of Tuscany tempt your taste buds. Learn about our range of designate wines and award-winning cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil as you savour the taste of Tuscan sunshine during a guided tour. We are proud of our wine making and olive oil heritage. The Estate boasts more than 100 years of winemaking, and has a centuries-old tradition of olive oil pro-duction. With 70 hectares of grapes and olives, the Estate produces two Chianti D.O.C.G. wines, “Super Tuscan” Bruzzico, Vin Santo, and an award-winning olive oil. Guided tours are available any time of the day. You can taste our wines and ex-tra virgin olive oil, together with a selection of typical local foods including salami and two types of Pecorino cheese. The tour includes a visit to our modern vinifi-cation hall and historic wine-aging and oil cellars. At the end of the tour you have the opportunity to purchase our exquisite prod-ucts to bring home with you.

LIGHT LUNCH/DINNER IN POPPI In the past the village of Poppi was crossed by a river..in this special location there is today a typical restaurant, where you can enjoy a light lunch / dinner to taste the flavors of the Casentino remaining light!

GOURMET LUNCH/DINNER IN POPPI Thanks to this tasting lunch or dinner you can taste all the typical products of the territory of casentino revisited with style and keeping up with the latest develop-ments in the gourmet. If you are picky and want to enjoy the cuisine of this class it is for you!

TASTING OF 2 WINES ACCOMPANIED BY 3 TYPES OF CHEESE AND 4 TYPES OF SALAMI Italy is the country of good food and good wine, and wine of Tuscany is one of the most famous in the world. Thanks to our offer you degustarne two types, accom-panied by four types of sausages and 3 types of cheese.

TASTING OF 2/3 BEERS ACCOMPANIED BY CHEESES WITH HONEY, HAM AND LOMBINO OR GOTA Not many people know this, but in Poppi was born one of the most delicious of Italian craft beers. Do you know the reasons to enjoy it? Because is 100% made in Italy, with great passion of the people who produce it and taste incredibly pleas-ing to the palate. Guests can sample 2-3 beers, depending on your taste, accom-panied by local cheeses and salami.

TREKKING: CAMALDOLI AND THE SECULAR SPRUCES OF MONKS (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: half day Difficulty level: easy This is a destination of spiritual value, demonstrating by the strength connection between the hermits and the millennial forest. This place, situated in the National Park of Casentino Forests, is considered today a treasure of biodiversity.

TREKKING: THE VERNA AND THE SACRED FOREST OF SAINT FRANCESCO (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: half day Difficulty level: easy This is one of the most beautiful forest of the National Park of Casentino. The Forest is preserved over the centuries by the francescanian monks with religious dedication. A mixed and rare forest, which surrounds one of the most famous shrines in the world.

TREKKING: THE GIOGANA, THE RIDGE BETWEEN TUSCANY AND ROMA-GNA (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: half day Difficulty level: easy This is the most famous stretch path of the protected area, where you can admire the morphological diversity and landscapes between the two sides. The path crosses two natural reserves: La Pietra and Sasso Plover, shaded by the impres-sive forests that sometimes give you the way to view breathless landscapes.

DANTE BIKE! (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: half day Difficulty level: easy Discover the most Danteschi places of the world pedaling lightly from Pratovec-chio to the Castle of Porciano, continuing to the castle and the church of Romena and return to Pratovecchio. Difficulty easy - half a day.

CYCLING IN THE HOLY FOREST HOLY (Recommended seasons: spring, summer) Duration: full day Difficulty level: medium A journey into the forest of the monks Camaldolesi: from Prato to Cogne (above Pratovecchio) visiting the Hermitage of Camaldoli, the Monastery with the Old Pharmacy, the woods and the monumental chestnut Miraglia, and return to the starting point always under a "heaven of trees." Difficulty medium - full day.

PLAY GOLF IN CASENTINO! (Recommended seasons: all seasons) An incomparable panoramic view (500 meters above sea level) is at one glance the whole valley of the Arno. The path is immersed in this unique "green heart of Tuscany" and is located at the top of wide terraces surrounded by groves of oak and chestnut. The 11 holes are all elements of current interest and must be played carefully. The constraints and shape of the path offesr the possibility to the player to use all the sticks of the bag, as well as all the shots in his repertoire.

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