Relaxing escape in Italy
| country: | Italy |
| location: | Lazio |
| departures: | 2008: 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct |
| price: | From £340 - £440 (7 days) excluding flights. Single supplement £75 - £100 depending on accommodation chosen. 2 week holidays available. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
These holidays are a truly unforgettable experience, a real retreat, a break that will allow you to unwind, relax, and physically, mentally and spiritually recharge. Your holiday will be a unique experience where you can choose to simply relax or select from the many relaxing or active experiences on offer. We arrange excursions, treatments or activities - whether you take part is up to you. You can simply enjoy a retreat from the world at the beautifully restored Casa Latini, where you can choose from a large selection of holistic treatments, explore the mountains and villages or take part in numerous activities, from horse and bike riding to spas and hot springs.
The holiday will be a unique experience where you can choose to:
Horse Riding: Available at different stables near Casperia with a selection of horses, rides and treks in the surrounding Sabina hills and countryside. The riding is suitable for beginners and advanced riders.
Swimming pools and fresh water wild streams with waterfalls: Guests can go swimming all year round in the thermal baths at Viterbo or in the wild hot springs. An open-air pool in a private tennis club in Casperia is available from July to September. This pool is set in a beautiful location and can be reached on foot or by bicycle. Transport can be arranged for a small fee. Other open-air pools (varying in size and location) surrounded by countryside and mountains can be easily reached from Casperia. It is also possible to bathe in wild streams, which run between mountains and valleys, where you can immerse yourself within the nature of the Sabina area. The local pool is a mile and a half from Casperia village, the streams and other pools are around 8 miles away. To reach them you can cycle; otherwise transport can be provided for a small fee. There is a nominal entrance fee for all local swimming pools.
Mountain walking and trekking: The Sabina mountains (1200 meters) surrounding Casperia, rich in flora and fauna, are rarely visited by walkers and offer astonishing trekking and scenery. Walks can be recommended and maps provided. As part of your holiday a free guided walk is offered every Sunday.
Cycling: Cycling in Sabina is highly recommended. We provide detailed maps of the area, as well as advice on interesting natural and historic sites to visit. There is a choice of alternative routes, across quiet and low traffic, hilly or mountain roads with spectacular scenery. Bikes are provided and these include a mixture of racers, explorers and mountain bikes, plus a tandem.
Canoeing: Along the river Tiber in a beautiful nature reserve.
Skiing: Available on request for a minimum of 5 people, from December to the end of March.
Climbing: Climbing is very popular in the Sabina mountains. Bring your own climbing equipment.
Excursions: We can arrange day excursions to Orvieto, Assisi, etc. These will visit the main historic and artistic attractions of each town or city with a private driver. Local excursions to historic sites, ancient villages, rivers and nature sites, abbeys, St. Francis' hermitages and thermal baths can also be organised. Excursions and trips are arranged weekly and prices range from £5 - £35 (payable in Euros). The availability of the excursions varies depending on weather conditions and customer demands.
Your break includes:
The holiday will be a unique experience where you can choose to:
- Practice yoga and tune into yourself within the harmony and peaceful atmosphere of this superb location
- Spend the day revitalising your body and self at open air roman baths and wild hot springs
- Relax and recharge your mind body and soul by choosing from a large selection of holistic treatments
- Enjoy the friendly and social atmosphere during meals out to excellent Italian restaurants
- See the beautiful Sabina countryside on horseback
- Swim in fresh mountain waters swimming pools or discover unspoilt mountains streams where you can spend hot afternoon bathing and resting surrounded by nature
- Cycle and discover the beauty of Sabina hilltop towns, mountains and countryside
- Relax and enjoy afternoon tea or a good cappuccino in local village cafes, and enjoy the atmosphere of an authentic Italian village
- Take a walk across the mountains or valleys, or visit the other neighbouring ancient villages and stop for lunch enjoying the local cuisine
activities
Below is a selection of activities available in the area. Horse Riding: Available at different stables near Casperia with a selection of horses, rides and treks in the surrounding Sabina hills and countryside. The riding is suitable for beginners and advanced riders.
Swimming pools and fresh water wild streams with waterfalls: Guests can go swimming all year round in the thermal baths at Viterbo or in the wild hot springs. An open-air pool in a private tennis club in Casperia is available from July to September. This pool is set in a beautiful location and can be reached on foot or by bicycle. Transport can be arranged for a small fee. Other open-air pools (varying in size and location) surrounded by countryside and mountains can be easily reached from Casperia. It is also possible to bathe in wild streams, which run between mountains and valleys, where you can immerse yourself within the nature of the Sabina area. The local pool is a mile and a half from Casperia village, the streams and other pools are around 8 miles away. To reach them you can cycle; otherwise transport can be provided for a small fee. There is a nominal entrance fee for all local swimming pools. Mountain walking and trekking: The Sabina mountains (1200 meters) surrounding Casperia, rich in flora and fauna, are rarely visited by walkers and offer astonishing trekking and scenery. Walks can be recommended and maps provided. As part of your holiday a free guided walk is offered every Sunday.
Cycling: Cycling in Sabina is highly recommended. We provide detailed maps of the area, as well as advice on interesting natural and historic sites to visit. There is a choice of alternative routes, across quiet and low traffic, hilly or mountain roads with spectacular scenery. Bikes are provided and these include a mixture of racers, explorers and mountain bikes, plus a tandem.
Canoeing: Along the river Tiber in a beautiful nature reserve.
Skiing: Available on request for a minimum of 5 people, from December to the end of March. Climbing: Climbing is very popular in the Sabina mountains. Bring your own climbing equipment.
Excursions: We can arrange day excursions to Orvieto, Assisi, etc. These will visit the main historic and artistic attractions of each town or city with a private driver. Local excursions to historic sites, ancient villages, rivers and nature sites, abbeys, St. Francis' hermitages and thermal baths can also be organised. Excursions and trips are arranged weekly and prices range from £5 - £35 (payable in Euros). The availability of the excursions varies depending on weather conditions and customer demands.
yoga winter breaks
Prices from £220, single supplement from £30. Breaks run from Thursday through Monday and include yoga classes. Your break includes:
- 4 nights accommodation
- Buffet breakfast of local organic products each morning
- 1 yoga class per day (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- 1 free sauna
- Guided mountain walk in the Sabina mountains
- Use of bicycles
*Special offer*
In 2008 we CELEBRATE our 10th year!
We are offering a free afternoon yoga class to all guests who book a week long holiday in 2008
Valid until 31 Oct 08
travellers' tales
This was one of the best holidays we have had. It was lovely getting to know a group of people, it was valuable to share a holiday with people who had a common interest. Getting up early for yoga in the morning and having a lovely breakfast was wonderful. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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We support the local community economically by bringing our groups to medieval hilltop locations rural areas in Italy. Local businesses benefit from our visitors from local craft shops to local farmers as our visitors live alongside local people and buy from the local community. We use local houses for our accommodations, employ local people and work with the villagers in order to enhance the local economy and integrate the concept of eco-tourism into the culture of Sabina. From our profits we also support festivals and local functions yearly.
 We aim to continue to promote eco tourism and protection of nature. To promote eco tourism and traditional organic methods of farming we work along side the WWF and other anti hunting organisations in protecting the Sabina mountains fauna and Flora and in the rest of Italy and world-wide as a whole. We transport guests to local nature reserves, wild streams, wild sulphur springs, mountains and woodlands, explaining to our visitors the functioning and cycle of the flora and fauna of these places. We work alongside local people as our groups are small and have a theme of relaxation and eco tourism. |
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