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Treat yourself to a luxury escape in the middle of the stunning nature that Tuscany has to offer. Immerse yourself in a 7 Day Hiking and Yoga Retreat that will take you on a journey of self-discovery in the wonderful Province of Arezzo in Italy. At the Hotel La Forra, you'll be able to explore the great outdoors, soak up the healing energy of the Tuscan countryside, meditate in the stillness of nature, learn yoga and fitness techniques, and experience the flavors and aromas of regional cuisine. Delight in and recharge your body, mind and soul with a careful mix of physical activity and mindfulness that will make this getaway a unique health holiday.

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$ 1959.67

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Location

La Forra 52020 Montegonzi, Cavriglia, Arezzo, Italy

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What's included

6 nights accommodation
Alignment workshop (every Thursday)
A twice weekly sun salutation workshop (every Wednesday)
A wine and olive oil tasting every Tuesday and Saturday
A weekly meditation
Daily Hatha or Vinyasa yoga sessions
Hiking adventures discussing local flora and fauna
Pick up and drop off at the Montevarchi train station
3 meals a day with dessert at dinner
A cocktail evening (Friday)
A piece of Tuscan Fitness merchandise

Food

Guests can enjoy the hotel restaurant as the setting for their meals with a stunning view overlooking the valley. The management and chef of the restaurant have worked with Tuscan Fitness to offer a menu that features fresh produce sourced from local farms and a variety of Tuscan flavours.

Tuscan Fitness strives to source as much food locally as possible, thus not only getting the freshest food, but also lowering the carbon footprint in the process.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Lactose Free

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Instructors

Alexandra Sturgess

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Alix is a personal trainer and an accredited Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga instructor. Based in Italy, she knows the area and often leads hiking tours and organizes new menus for clients at Tuscan Fitness. For Alix, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle has always been of paramount importance. She is a strong supporter of the Latin saying 'mens sana in corpore sano', which means that only a healthy body can support a healthy mind, so you should strive to keep your bodies in top condition. This was the genesis which led to the development of the Body and Mind company.

Francesca Blencher

Francesca is a personal trainer and a sports massage therapist from London with a wealth of experience and an array of knowledge. She has 12 years of experience working in the fitness industry at some of London's leading health clubs. Fran holds a degree in sport and exercise science. She was also trained in boxing by David Haye on his training course. A certified Master Kettlebell instructor, she is taught personally and certified by Europe's leading kettle bell instructor and TVs former Biggest Loser trainer, the late Angie Dowds.

Paolo Puccini

Paolo was born in S?o Paulo , Brazil but has been living in Italy since he first set foot in Rome in early 2000. With previous experience in web marketing and business development, he has been working as online marketing manager at Tuscan Fitness since 2013. He speaks english, italian, portuguese and spanish, has lived and worked in several countries and loves to travel.
Though extremely passionate about business, marketing, and all technology, he is equally passionate about yoga, fitness, healthy living and Italian food. Paolo is a certified ISSA & YMCA fitness trainer & yoga Instructor and

David Sturgess

Explore Tuscany while learning the wonders of ancient Italy and the Roman Empire. David will take you through journey in time among ancient olive groves, vineyards, historic sites and monasteries. Being raised in Australia, Hong Kong, India and having studies classics in Italy, David passion for ancient history and Italian culture will astound you.
Have fun exploring the Tuscan country side, visit ancient ruins & monasteries, go on wine & olive oil tastings and discover the wonders of Tuscany. A founding member of Tuscan Fitness, David will strive to make your holiday as unique and memorable

$ 1959.67

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What's not included

Airfare to and from Italy
Airport transfers to and from Tuscan Fitness
Travel insurance
Wine (available to order)

Cancelation Policy

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

Book with flexible conditions

Need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19? Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date and you can reschedule your booking free of charge, or receive store credit for your non-refundable deposit to use at another time.

How to get there

Recommended Airports

SAY

SienaAmpugnano Airport

32 km

Transfer available for additional US$159 per person

CIA

CiampinoG. B. Pastine International Airport

209 km

Transfer available for additional US$423 per person

FCO

Leonardo da VinciFiumicino Airport

198 km

Transfer available for additional US$423 per person

PSA

Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)

90 km

Transfer available for additional US$233 per person

FLR

Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)

41 km

Transfer available for additional US$159 per person

Arrival by plane

Transfers from the airport are not available on Tuesday dan Wednesday.

Driving directions from Florence

Drive 48 kilometers taking the A1 autostrada to the direction of Rome and the exit is Valdarno.
Once off the autostrada, you go right towards Montevarchi.
At the roundabout take the 408 entering the underpass for Cavriglia and after about seven kilometers, turn left for Montegonzi.
After about three kilometers, you will see the directions for Agri-Resort La Forra.

Driving directions from Rome

Drive two hours on the autostrada A1 to the direction of Florence and the exit is Valdarno.
Once off the autostrada, you go right towards Montevarchi.
At the roundabout take the 408 entering the underpass for Cavriglia and after about seven kilometers, turn left for Montegonzi.
After about three kilometers, you will see the directions for Agri-Resort La Forra.

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Peretola Airport (FLR), Fiumicino-Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) in Rome, Pisa International Airport (PSA) in Pisa, or at Siena-Ampugnano Airport (SAY) in Siena. Tuscan Fitness can organize a shuttle pick-up for you upon your arrival at the airport (cost between 150 EUR - 400 EUR).

Arrival by train

You can get a direct train from Florence which will take about 35 to 45 minutes to Montevarchi-Terranuova. From Rome, the train takes between one and half to three hours, depending on the train you decide to take. From Pisa or Bologna, the time varies but it is generally between one to two hours. For clients travelling to Tuscan Fitness by train, there is a set pick-ups at noon, 1PM, and 3PM. For departures from the hotel to the station, set times are 12:30 pm, and 02:30 pm. The shuttle is not available on Tuesday and Wednesday. Taxi transfers from the station are now 35 EUR (outside of the shuttle times).

Airport: SienaAmpugnano Airport
Airport transfer available:
SienaAmpugnano Airport (US$159 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: CiampinoG. B. Pastine International Airport
Airport transfer available:
CiampinoG. B. Pastine International Airport (US$423 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Leonardo da VinciFiumicino Airport
Airport transfer available:
Leonardo da VinciFiumicino Airport (US$423 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport) (US$233 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Florence Airport, Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) (US$159 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

7 Day Hiking and Yoga Retreat in Tuscany, Province of Arezzo

Description

Gallery

Location

What's included

What's included

Food

Food

The following meals are included:

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Instructors

Instructors

Alexandra Sturgess

Francesca Blencher

Paolo Puccini

David Sturgess

What's not included

What's not included

Cancelation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Book with flexible conditions

How to get there

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by plane

Driving directions from Rome

Arrival by airplane

Arrival by train

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