TWO NEW BOOKS TO ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY
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"DUE" by Eric Magnussen
A must-have for your coffee table! Eric Magnussen brought his camera and artist's eye on our last tour. The result: "Due" - a unique collection of stunning images of Tuscany. Learn more.
Mamma Agata Mamma Agata, from Mamma Agata's Cooking School in Ravello, shares her recipes of cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Learn more.
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 SPECIAL PLACES TOUR
MAY 14-28, 2010
Itinerary details are now available for this once-in-a-lifetime tour.
This "greatest hits" tour combines many of our past adventures and offers some exciting new experiences, such as an optional Mediterranean cruise aboard a private sailboat.
But don't wait to sign up for this incredibly affordable tour! Some options are limited to a small number of people!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1
For details, DOWNLOAD ITINERARY
Other highlights:
- Explore Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Wander
the Uffizi Gallery, stand in the shadow of the towering Brunelleschi's
dome, and of course, enjoy Michelangelo's David up close.
- Discover Italy's most charming Tuscan towns and sample the region's famed wine and cuisine.
- Gain insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire with a guided tour of Pompeii.
- Cook
alongside one of Italy's most famed chefs in her Ravello kitchen that
boasts one of the most stunning views of the Amalfi Coast.
- Travel by boat to the luxurious island of Capri with a stop at the Blue Grotto, weather permitting.
- Explore
the fascinating history of Rome that spans more than a two and a half
thousand years. Visit the impressive sights of the Colisseum, St Peters
Square, and the Vatican.
- Relax at beautiful and luxurious country and coastal properties.
- Enjoy special culinary experiences.
This 15-day tour is limited to 20 people.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2010.
Cost: $3,850 per person
Pricing land only. Itinerary and pricing subject to change due to changes in the itinerary and exchange rates.
For more information, contact us at info@viaggidigusto.com or 608-217-7455.
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TUSCANY &
THE CINQUE TERRE
SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 6, 2010
This trip starts at the Italian Riveria - where we will explore the rugged coastline and seaside villages of the Cinque Terre.
Then, we'll travel to the heart of Tuscany - the Chianti region to sample some of Tuscany's best food and wine, learn regional cooking secrets, and attend a food and wine festival.
Highlights to include:
- Explore the five seaside villages of the Cinque Terre - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the National Park. Walk along the rugged coastline, then treat yourself to a massage at a local spa.
- Experience authentic Italy by learning the secrets of Tuscan cooking in a private and intimate setting, and by visiting a small regional wine producer.
- Explore the city of Florence, its art, architecture and culinary traditions.
- Get a true taste of Tuscany and experience a food and wine festival with the locals in the heart of Chianti.
- Discover Tuscany's enchanting hill towns, such as Lucca, San Gimignano, Montalcino and San Quirico D'Orcia.
This 12-day tour is limited to 20 people.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2010.
Cost: $3,485 per person
*Preliminary pricing land only. Itinerary and pricing subject to change due to changes in the itinerary and exchange rates.
For more information, contact us at info@viaggidigusto.com or 608-217-7455.
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 DUE by Eric Magnussen:
A Unique & Beautiful Collection of Images of Tuscany
Most
everyone understands how easy it is to find arresting imagery in Italy - not
just in classic art and historic architecture but also any day of the week in
almost any piazza, garden, church or corner café.
Eric
Magnussen, who brought his camera and his artist's eye on our fall 2009 trip,
has just published a "coffee-table" style hardcover book of
photography that captures much of the essential beauty of Italy. He discovered
all of his subjects during two weeks of travels through Tuscany with our small
group.
The
book, "Due," is no simple travelogue, and you won't find any smiling
travelers among these images. Instead, you'll linger over Eric's unique
perspectives of, well, just about everywhere - from rooftop to piazza, castle
to café counter. Many scenes will be recognized by our travelers - but even if
you were there, you can't help but be surprised and captivated by his unique
compositions. Even a tiny parking lot becomes a playground of light and shadow
through the lens of this talented photographer.
Eric's
photos, developed the old-fashioned way using film, include black-and-white as
well as color images. See for yourself on blurb.com. CLICK HERE to page through a
preview of the book.
Just Released! Mamma Agata's Cookbook
 Learn the culinary secrets of Mamma Agata, in a new beautiful
cookbook that not only includes recipes from Agata's Ravello cooking
school, but also chronicles Agata's fascinating life cooking for
American celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart, Jaqueline Kennedy,
Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra.
For those of you who travelled to Amalfi and Ravello with Viaggi di
Gusto in 2006, the book will transport you back to Mamma Agata's
kitchen and remind you of the magical moments we spent with Mamma and
her family.
If you're interested in a cooking class with Mamma Agata, don't miss this year's tour to Amalfi!
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