- THE LANGUAGE OF HANDS
Enjoy an immersive experience in Tuscany
and learn how to make authentic Italian pizza: from choosing the flour to
traditional dough preparation, to topping with genuine ingredients and baking.
A short introduction to the essential ingredients, dough preparation, making
your own personalised pizza and many other interesting things to learn.
Duration: 3 hours. Number of
participants: 2 to 6.
Area: Crespina-Lorenzana (PI)
- SWEET TUSCANY
Learn how to make two iconic Tuscan
desserts: cantuccini (crunchy biscuits, perfect for dipping in sweet wine) and
castagnaccio (a rustic dessert made with chestnut flour, oil and rosemary).
During the experience, you will discover different types of flour, historical
anecdotes and techniques for achieving the perfect consistency, with a final
tasting paired with a typical liqueur.
Duration: 3 hours. Number of
participants: 2 to 6.
Area: Crespina-Lorenzana (PI)
- IT'S PASTA TIME
Immerse yourself in Italian culinary
tradition with a hands-on experience of preparing homemade egg pasta using
natural, locally sourced ingredients. Starting with the flour, you will
discover the art of creating fresh, delicious dough, accompanied by authentic
sauces that will enhance the flavour. We will begin with an explanation of the
different types of flour, then start kneading and shaping the pasta. At the
same time, we will prepare a fantastic sauce with which, once cooked, we will
dress our pasta. Finally, “EVERYONE TO THE TABLE, LET'S EAT!”.
Duration: 3 hours. Number of
participants: 2 to 6.
Area:USIGLIANO (PI)
- ACTIVITIES WITH BEES
An immersive experience in the world of
bees, including a guided introduction to beekeeping (the life of bees,
beehives, honey production), tasting of local honeys with pairings and
interesting facts, and a creative workshop to make original crafts to take
home.
Duration: 3 hours. Number of participants: 10 to 30.
Area: Fauglia (PI)
- FROM THE EAR OF WHEAT TO
"SCHIACCIATA"
An experiential journey through
the wheat cycle, from the fields to the flour to the bread. The activity
includes a visit to the fields with an explanation of traditional techniques
and the transformation of the grain into flour, a bread-making workshop to
create your own flatbread or rustic sandwich, and a final tasting in the style
of a ‘Tuscan snack’ with cold cuts, local cheeses and the farm's extra virgin
olive oil.
Duration: 3 hours. Number of participants: 10 to 30.
Area: Fauglia (PI)
- HISTORY TASTE ESCAPE
Among golden rows and the scent of
earth, you will discover the magic of the vine shoot, the young heart from
which every vineyard is born, and the ancient poetry of the roses planted to
guard each row. The visit continues in the farmhouse, where the gestures and
traditions of the past are brought back to life, before descending into the
cellar, among barrels and aromas, following the journey of the grape to the
glass. To conclude, a little surprise. Tasting of 5 wines (2 whites and 3 reds)
with a platter of local specialities.
Duration: 2 hours. Number of participants: 2 to 10.
Area: Crespina Lorenzana (PI)
- FROM SEED TO GLASS
Dal Chicco al Bicchiere (From Grain to
Glass) is an immersive journey into the world of Tuscan organic craft beer,
from the cultivation of raw materials to the final tasting. Discover how a
simple seed is transformed into a beer with a unique character, through a
journey that will take you to the heart of the brewery. From the selection of
grains to fermentation, to the first sip: an authentic experience for true beer
lovers.The experience includes a visit to the company's laboratory with an
explanation of the entire production chain. This is followed by a tasting of three
beers accompanied by a mixed platter of local products.
Duration:1 hour and 30 minutes. Number of participants: 2 to 15.
Area: Crespina Lorenzana (PI)
- SLOW WONDER AND TASTE
A unique experience that will take you
into the heart of a snail farm, discovering a fascinating and little-known
world. Accompanied by experts, you will walk through open-air enclosures to
observe the life cycle of snails at close quarters, discovering their
reproduction process, the natural breeding method and the collection and
conservation techniques. After this immersion in nature and the secrets of
eliciculture, it will be time to move from theory to practice with a delicious
tasting session. You will taste snail specialities produced directly by the
farm, artisanal delicacies, all accompanied by a glass of local wine selected
to enhance the flavours. Before leaving the farm,a nice surprise is waiting for
you.
Duration:2 hours. Number of participants: 6 to 10.
Area: Capannoli(PI)
- SUNSET COUNTRY APERITIVE
This experience offers total immersion
in wine culture and local traditions, combining the beauty of the landscape
with the authentic flavours of the land. Whether under the sun, at sunset or
sheltered in the cosy restaurant, every moment is designed to provide
unforgettable emotions. You will discover the stages of wine-making, from the
arrival of the grapes to fermentation. You will continue to the barrique
cellar, where the wines rest and age in French barrels, acquiring unique aromas
and complexity. After the visit, you will board a horse-drawn carriage which
will take you through the vineyards to the shores of a picturesque lake. Here,
as the sun sets, a special aperitif awaits you: a checked tablecloth laid out
on the grass, a glass of local wine and a basket of typical products, for a
sunset aperitif that will awaken all the senses.
Duration: 2 hours. Number of participants: 6 to 10.
Area: Fauglia (PI)
- "SCHIACCIATA LESSON"
Experience an authentic journey into the
flavours of Tuscany with our exclusive lesson dedicated to the
real SCHIACCIATA TOSCANA.
In a convivial and welcoming atmosphere,
you will be guided step by step by experts who will reveal all the secrets of
one of the most famous typical Tuscan recipe.
During the 2-hour lesson , you will
literally put your hands in the dough: you will learn to select the ingredients
of the original recipe so that you can replicate it at home and amaze your
friends and family.
The experience is enriched by a tasting
of typical local products: cold meats, cheeses and extra-virgin olive oil, all
accompanied by a glass of excellent local wine, to fully immerse you in the
scents and flavours of Tuscany.
Duration: 2 hours. Number of participants: 2 to 15.
Area:Cenaia (PI)
- WINE CELLAR TOUR AND WINE TASTING
A unique experience among rows of vines
and the scents of the countryside, offering an up-close look at the work in the
vineyard and the process that transforms grapes into wine. You will discover
the rhythm of the seasons, production choices, and techniques in the cellar,
with clear and engaging explanations. Depending on the weather forecast and the
time of year, it may also be possible to visit the olive grove.
The visit then continues with the cellar
and ends with a guided tasting of 6 wines, paired with finger food made from
local products, to enhance the flavors of the territory and make the tasting
even more complete.
Duration: 2 hours. Number of participants: 2 to 15.
Area: Ponsacco (PI)
-HISTORIC LIQUOR FACTORY
We take you on a journey of discovery to
an ancient liquor factory, a historic business founded in 1874 and handed down
from generation to generation. It is an authentic place, where you can still
breathe in the atmosphere of an ancient workshop: the scents of herbs, family
stories, and artisan gestures that have stood the test of time.
The activity includes a tour of the
company with access to the production laboratory and a visit to the internal
museum, among old bottles, machinery, and vintage tools that tell the story of
the liquor factory and the territory.
At the end, there will be a tasting of
their most famous liqueurs.
Duration: 1 hour. Number of participants: 2 to 15.
Area: Casciana Terme Lari (PI)
-MINI OIL TASTING COURSE
A mini oil tasting course is a simple
and super engaging experience to learn how to recognize a good oil, using your
senses, just like you do with wine.
You will be guided by an expert oil
producer, who will take you through a step-by-step tasting: you will learn how
to read oil at first glance, how to recognize its aromas, and how to interpret
its sensations on the palate, from the most delicate to the most intense.
You will taste different oils and also
discover how to pair them best: bruschetta, salad dressing, cheese, or ice
cream...and oil changes everything.
Duration: 2 hours. Number of participants: 2 to 8.
Area: Casciana Terme Lari (PI)
- BOAT TOUR ON THE ARNO RIVER WITH APERITIF
The boat tour on the Arno River in Pisa offers a picturesque trip from Scalo Roncioni (Lungarno Mediceo) to the mouth of the river (Bocca d'Arno) and back.
The experience recounts local stories of boats, heroes, and legends, with options for aperitifs or snacks, usually available from spring to September.
It is a unique way to see the city and the Arno riverbanks from a different perspective.
Duration: 2 hours. Number of participants: 15 to 45.
Area: Pisa
-FAMILY PIZZA
Family
Pizza Time is a fun and engaging experience designed for the whole family.
Young and old alike will get their hands in the dough to learn how to make
pizza from scratch: from kneading the dough, to rolling it out, to stuffing it
with fresh, colourful ingredients. Take your little ones on a culinary journey
to discover the art of pizza making in a safe and stimulating environment!
Guided
by an experienced pizza chef, discovering the main ingredients, children will
use fresh and simple ingredients to create their own personalised pizza.
They
will experience the art of preparing and then tasting their own creation.
AREA: CENAIA (PI) Number of partecipants : max 5 pax
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EXPERIENCES, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US AT OUR NUMBERS: 3486546691 /
3792996394 OR BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: info@livetuscany.it