Cooking in Tuscany
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Highlights
- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
After checking-in at the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date pro...
Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; cobblestone streets.
We will begin our learning adventure with our Group Leader through Lucca, taking in the atmosphere and seeing architectural legacies predating the Roman Empire all the way to the Renaissance at the Do...
Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; cobblestone streets.
We’ll set out with our Group Leader on a walking field trip in Lucca with emphasis on the progression from the Renaissance to the Modern Age.
We’ll walk from the restaurant to the Cooking School...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 50 miles throughout the day, approximately 1.5 hours riding time. Walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day; uneven terrain.
We will board a motorcoach and ride to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. There, we’ll go on a field ...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 50 miles throughout the day, approximately 2 hours riding time. Walking about 2 miles; cobblestone streets, uneven terrain.
We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to Pietrasanta with our Group Leader for a walking field trip...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 2.5 miles, 1/4 hour riding time. Walking about 1.5 miles; cobblestone streets.
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Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 12 miles throughout the day, approximately 1/2 hour riding time. Walking about 1.5 miles; cobblestone streets, uneven terrain.
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Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 25 miles throughout the day, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking about 1.5 miles; cobblestone streets, uneven terrain, hilly sections.
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Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s “Travel Information” regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instruc...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Number of Lunch: 6
- Number of Dinner: 5
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