TOUR OF GUBBIO
Discover Gubbio, Umbria, with its preserved medieval appearance, reflected both in the formation of the buildings and the structure of the streets.
Relive the ancient crafts by visiting the craft stores in the historic center of Gubbio that perpetuate the traditions and arts of the past: pottery, leather, wrought iron, ceramic, and chalk. Let us guide you through the ancient workshops and join for a one on one lesson taught by these gifted craftsmen.
Emerge yourself in arts and crafts, please your senses, tasting the best cheese and salami of your lifetime.
TOUR OF GUBBIO
Discover Gubbio, Umbria, with its preserved medieval appearance, reflected both in the formation of the buildings and the structure of the streets.
Relive the ancient crafts by visiting the craft stores in the historic center of Gubbio that perpetuate the traditions and arts of the past: pottery, leather, wrought iron, ceramic, and chalk. Let us guide you through the ancient workshops and join for a one on one lesson taught by these gifted craftsmen.
Emerge yourself in arts and crafts, please your senses, tasting the best cheese and salami of your lifetime.
A TOUR INTO HISTORY: GRADARA AND URBINO
Guided tour of Urbino, the “ideal city” of the Renaissance, Unesco World Heritage Site, with its splendid historic center. Ducal Palace, Galleria Nazionale Delle Marche, housing works by influential artists such as Raphael, the Cathedral, the Church of San Domenico.
Enjoy a local lunch before departing to Gradara for an unforgettable guided tour of the medieval village and castle, the perfectly preserved town. IT’s a jewel whose inhabitants take care of with pride and awareness of being privileged to live in a small corner of Paradise.
A TOUR INTO HISTORY: GRADARA AND URBINO
Guided tour of Urbino, the “ideal city” of the Renaissance, Unesco World Heritage Site, with its splendid historic center. Ducal Palace, Galleria Nazionale Delle Marche, housing works by influential artists such as Raphael, the Cathedral, the Church of San Domenico.
Enjoy a local lunch before departing to Gradara for an unforgettable guided tour of the medieval village and castle, the perfectly preserved town. IT’s a jewel whose inhabitants take care of with pride and awareness of being privileged to live in a small corner of Paradise.
UMBRIAN TEXTILE CRAFTS
The ancient weaving techniques are faithfully preserved in the heavenly and unique setting of the Gothic Church of Saint Francis of the Women in Perugia. The timeless textiles carry the history of art and the region of Umbria. The Giuditta Brozzetti Museum Workshop is one of Italy’s last surviving hand – weaving workshops. It is possible to marvel at original working looms from the 18th and 19th centuries and discover their rich history and the glorious tradition of the Umbrian textiles. The journey to the world of the Umbrian textile traditions continues to Solomeo, a small village of fewer than 500 inhabitants, home to one of the world’s leading textile companies in the cashmere sector: Brunello Cucinelli.
UMBRIAN TEXTILE CRAFTS
The ancient weaving techniques are faithfully preserved in the heavenly and unique setting of the Gothic Church of Saint Francis of the Women in Perugia. The timeless textiles carry the history of art and the region of Umbria. The Giuditta Brozzetti Museum Workshop is one of Italy’s last surviving hand – weaving workshops. It is possible to marvel at original working looms from the 18th and 19th centuries and discover their rich history and the glorious tradition of the Umbrian textiles. The journey to the world of the Umbrian textile traditions continues to Solomeo, a small village of fewer than 500 inhabitants, home to one of the world’s leading textile companies in the cashmere sector: Brunello Cucinelli.
A DAY AT THE OLIVE OIL MILL
The family – run mill Potti de Fratini is a place where exclusively creates an oil that embraces excellence, value, and authenticity. You will enjoy the mill tour, studying all the production process stages, an exclusive time inside the family olive oil mill. You’ll tasting excellent olive oil with wood stove – cooked bread. You will have opportunity to have lunch at the mill, tasting a selection of typical local products, combined with 100% Umbrian oils and an excellent glass of wine. You could also enjoy a picnic on the estate with local products, followed by a master class with the chef chocolatier.
A DAY AT THE OLIVE OIL MILL
The family – run mill Potti de Fratini is a place where exclusively creates an oil that embraces excellence, value, and authenticity. You will enjoy the mill tour, studying all the production process stages, an exclusive time inside the family olive oil mill. You’ll tasting excellent olive oil with wood stove – cooked bread. You will have opportunity to have lunch at the mill, tasting a selection of typical local products, combined with 100% Umbrian oils and an excellent glass of wine. You could also enjoy a picnic on the estate with local products, followed by a master class with the chef chocolatier.
COOKING CLASS – FRANCHI FOOD ACADEMY
Franchi Food Academy was established to promote game food by transmitting knowledge of its quality, safety, control and transparency. Aiming to improve, elevate, and raise awareness of the perception of hunting, it provides information on the importance of this activity in protecting the territory. It promotes food and wine tourism by exploiting new hunting styles. Franchi Food Academy is aimed at all those who love the pleasure of the table, and seek selected raw materials that, combined with a simple cuisine, preserve all the nutritional values. This collection of resources and activities offers new recipes, small cooking lessons, a list of specialty restaurants and certified distributors, tips, peculiarities and the tricks of top chefs.
COOKING CLASS – FRANCHI FOOD ACADEMY
Franchi Food Academy was established to promote game food by transmitting knowledge of its quality, safety, control and transparency. Aiming to improve, elevate, and raise awareness of the perception of hunting, it provides information on the importance of this activity in protecting the territory. It promotes food and wine tourism by exploiting new hunting styles. Franchi Food Academy is aimed at all those who love the pleasure of the table, and seek selected raw materials that, combined with a simple cuisine, preserve all the nutritional values. This collection of resources and activities offers new recipes, small cooking lessons, a list of specialty restaurants and certified distributors, tips, peculiarities and the tricks of top chefs.