THE PALIO OF THE ARCHERS IN GUBBIO MAY 2012
4 days cooking vacation in Umbria: accommodation, cooking classes and Tours (from 24th May 2012 to 28th May 2012)
Let's Cook in Umbria offers EXCLUSIVE TOUR itineraries for small groups from 2 up to 8 people in Central Italy.
Medieval crossbow contest between the cities of Gubbio and Sansepolcro with medieval costumes and arms.
In May, Gubbio hosts the competition. In the morning, a herald reads out the challenge proclamation to the visiting rivals. In the afternoon, there is a ceremony blessing the crossbows which is followed by a flag waving and throwing extravaganza - a continuous blur of colour - by the brotherhood of flag bearers, dressed in medieval costume. Finally, at the end of the day comes the target shooting competition using crossbows of various size and style. The earliest documented meeting between the two towns was 1619.
Every day is packed with cooking classes in the farm and tours. We want our travelers to experience the fun of cooking and travel in a land known for its “food culture” .
In the cooking classes pasta, pizza, gnocchi are homemade, the olive oil and the wine are produced from the farm's own trees. We will teach you traditional Italian techniques of cooking and its history. The tours are mainly focused on the religious ceremonies, historic commemorations and folkloristic events typical of this magic period.
You will have accommodation in the apartments of the farmhouse "La volpe e l'uva". It is in the beautiful heart of the Umbria valley, sourrounded by 10 hectares of olive groves, vineyards and fruit trees. Six independent apartments have been restored around the ancient stone house, which dates back to the 17th century. It is only 4km far from the historic centre of Perugia and offers a suggestive view of the Umbrian hills.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY OF THE TOUR
Thursday 24th May - Arrive in Perugia
Arrival at the country farm "La volpe e l'uva" (Perugia, Central Italy, Umbria, near Tuscany). Check-in your apartment at 4:00pm.
Friday 25th May - Assisi
Hands-on cooking class starts around 10.00 am. You will prepare a four course lunch that you will eat at the end of the class, accompanied by our wines.
The excursion takes place from 15.00. You will visit the mystical city of Assisi, a beautiful medieval town based on Mount Subasio, overlooking a peaceful Umbrian landscape. Assisi is essentially known for the fact that it’s the place of birth of St. Francis in and that of Santa Chiara.
You will visit the city and the famous churches like the St. Francis Church filled with spectacular frescoes by Giotto, and also the Eremo delle Carceri (a peacefully isolated church and monastery in the wooded slopes just outside Assisi's walls, this was the first monastic home of St. Francis' and his followers) and the St. Damiano church (A church and monastery outside the city walls is where the crucifix spoke to St. Francis, prompting him to repair it and begin his ministry. Later, St. Clare died here).
Saturday 26th May: Deruta and wine tour
Hands-on cooking class starts around 10:00 am. You will prepare a four course lunch that you will eat at the end of the class, accompanied by our wines.
The tour take place from 15.00 to 19.00. You will visit a ceramic laboratory in Deruta where the majolicas are completely handmade. Their high quality producs keeps the tradition alive and evokes the classic decorations of the various periods of Deruta. The production cycle is completely carried-out within the company and rigorously worked by hand in all its phases. Than you will have a wine tour in a Winemakers Company near Perugia. It is a vineyard under family management, which with special care from their very own vines, produces D.O.C. Colli Perugini and IGT dell’Umbria white, red and rosè wines.
Sunday 27th May - Gubbio - Palio of the Archers
Hands-on cooking lesson starts around 10:00 am.
You will prepare a four course lunch. For lunch you will eat your creations in your apartment accompanied by our wines.
The excursion takes place from 14.00. You will visit Gubbio. Lying on the slopes of Monte Ingino, it is one of the most ancient towns of Umbria, extremely well preserved during centuries and rich of monuments testifying its glorious past. You will partecipate to the Palio of the archers, which is heralded with the blast of trumpets and banner-waving in front of the magnificent medieval civic palace of Gubbio, as the famed Gubbio crossbowers prepare to compete.
Monday 28th May - Departure.
DETAIL OF THE PALIO OF THE ARCHERS MAY 2012 COOKING VACATION
4 DAYS PALIO OF THE ARCHERS MAY 2012 - Umbria Italy |
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Trip lenght |
4 days | ||
Departure Dates: |
from 24th May to 28th May 2012 | ||
Destinations |
Italy, Umbria (Perugia, Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio) |
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Activities |
Culinary, Cultural exploration | ||
Included in the price: |
Accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3 cooking classes, 3 lunches from cooking classes, 4 half day excursions with car, driver and guide. | ||
| PRICES 2012 | |||||||||||||||
| 980 EURO per person, double occupancy, based on two people travelling together. |
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| GROUP 4/6 People | |||||||||||||||
Inclusions: Group discount |
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