- Beauty luxury romance escape
Relax and
indulge
Degustation
A wonderful way to enjoy and
discover the wine and dishes
typical of Lucca region.
Lucchese are passionate about what is served at the table and wine is no exception. Generally wine of the region is favoured, and with good reason. The Lucchese hills are famous for wine and olive produce; yielding some of the best in Italy. So in these evenings we present wines (including sparkling, red, white and dessert) that are from and often exclusive to the Lucca region.
Together with various antipasti or Piatti di Terra (plates from the earth), Pappardelle alla lepre (hand made pasta with a wild hare sauce), Capretto garfagnino con erbette saltate (goat from the Garfagana hills with salted herbs), or Piatti di Mare (plates from the sea) such as Gnocchi con gamberoni e zucchine (handmade dumplings in a prawn and zucchini sauce) or Grigliato misto di pesce (variety of grilled seafood). Italy is also a great place to eat vegetarian: Tagliatelle al tartufo bianco dálba (pasta with white truffles of the dawn) and Risotto con pere e gorgonzola (with pear and gorgonzola cheese) are among the many dishes to choose from.
Lucca is a 'foodies' heaven with local chefs combining authentic and modern techniques to create inspired menus that bring guests and critics from all over the world. If you are a gourmet or have a celebration or just love wonderful food, we have created degustation with a number of well known restaurants. Sit back and indulge. Courses of heavenly food accompanied by wine chosen to compliment in beautiful surroundings, is an evening not to be missed.
Includes: Courses of superior food and wine of the region.
Option 1: Courses of wine and good; authentic and typical food of Lucca.
Option 2: Courses of wine and good; seafood of Lucca.
Option 3: Courses of wine and food; modern fusion 1 star michelin.
Organic Olive Oil
Leaving from Lucca centre, we drive through an area known as 'strada del vino' (the wine road). As stipulated by regional law, there are only fourteen of these roads in the whole of Tuscany. Some of the richest oil and wine in Italy is from this region. Our destination is an organic olive farm. Dedicated to producing superior oil with low acidity and without the use of artificial fertilisers or chemicals, the family are now exporting worldwide. An informed tasting of this delicious fruity oil with other accompaniments is hosted by the family and will be followed by a tour of the property with beautiful views of surrounding hills and valleys.
Gastronomy School
Recently restored, the villa is owned by a well known Tuscan chef and her restauranteur husband. Beautifully appointed rooms with fine linens, chandeliers and collections of antiques, the hotel is also equipped with swimming pool, tennis courts and restaurant that is open to the public. The gastronomy school is well structured and to a very high standard with kitchen staff working all hours to prepare the mountains of fresh ingredients used.
A divine combination of luxury, relaxation and learning, this is the perfect way to experience the greatest Italian love affair - the love of food.
Packages include daily lessons at the Gastronomy school luxury accommodation, full board and use of recreational facilities.
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'Lucca ... the best food in Tuscany'
Mark Bittman, Food Critic, New York Times
Thermal Spas
Relax, unwind or detox at the Terme, nestled above the tiny village
of Bagni Caldi. Set amongst forests of chestnut, beech and pinewood
trees, the air is clean and crisp.
As well as the steam baths, the normal range of waxings and
nail-care, there is an excellent list of beauty experiences, that
includes a ‘fruits of nature wellbeing treatment’. This is an hour
treatment that involves cleansing using a medicinal flower and plant
emulsion and peeling using a ground apricot based formula followed by
steaming, a rice-serum pre-mask and a massage. There is also an
emphasis on health and wellness for the whole body using ancient
techniques and massages such as shiatsu and ayurvedic, that revitalise
the body by balancing the nervous system, and relieving anxiety and
stress. With a recently restored hotel attached that has superior
suites available and it’s own restaurant and pool, its an ideal getaway
to rejuvenate both body and soul. We have chosen a number of different packages that can be
experienced as a group or individually, for both men and women. For 100 euros a person, including a day treatment and lunch, it's a great way to start a holiday. All treatments include
a half-hour anti-stress massage with aromatic oils.
Relax: For those who have very busy lives and not enough time to take complete care of themselves. Skin feels a little dry, you are 'rushed' and feel generally run down. Includes ...
1. A full body thermal mud mask that is enriched with sweet almond oil, restoring the skin's natural balance. Moisturising and nutrifying, it is ideal for dry or dehydrated skin.
2. A bath in thermal waters that is enriched with medicinal plant extracts. Hot towels and 'total relax' after session.
3. An anti-stress massage with aromatic oils that activates the immune system and regenerates endorphins - the 'feel great' hormones.
4. Lunch prepared fresh in the restaurant of the Terme complex.
Detox: Sometimes our diet isn't what it could be and our consumption of stimulants and additives are slowing us down. This program is for those who would like to detox and cleanse the body. Includes ...
1. A detoxifying thermal steam bath session in a natural 'cave' with hot towels and 'total relax' after session.
2. An anti-stress massage with aromatic oils.
3. A toning treatment for the face with individually moulded thermal clay active vitamin mask.
4. Lunch prepared fresh in the restaurant of the Terme complex.
His & Her's: There isn't a better way to spend the day with someone you care for than to be pampered together! Spoil your loved one or a best friend. Includes ...
1.Exfoliant peeling (not to be confused with glycolic acid treatment) that cleans, softens and smoothes the skin.
2. Detoxifying thermal steam bath with hot towels and 'total relax' after session.
3. An anti-stress massage with aromatic oils.
4. Lunch prepared fresh in the Terme complex.
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