4 Days / 3 Nights

Join us for a week of Tuscan Cooking and natural thermal spa treatments at the Springs of Antica Guerciolaia and San Giovanni.

The springs of the Antica Querciolaia and San Giovanni at Rapolano are among the most ancient and famous in Italy.  The springs have been popular since the 3rd and 4th centuries before Christ, the natural spas being highly appreciated by the Republic of Siena during the 14th century.

The sulphuric-bicarbonate-calcium waters of the San Giovanni Thermal Spa delivers 1100 litres a minute at a constant temperature of 39 degrees, and offers numerous benefits thanks to the positive beneficial properties of the water. Worth noting, the programs are aimed at recuperating improved physical form in seven days and include anti-cellulite cures, weight loss, post-partum, and anti-stress cures. The programs based on the sulphuric waters are coupled with a hypocaloric diet and physical activity in the pool, gym and woods. These are the same waters that Garibaldi used to cure the injuries he sustained at Aspromonte.

The Villa
The villa is located high on the top of a lush green hillside with a panoramic view of the Tuscan vineyards, cypress trees and sunflowers. The villa is a quiet, restful resort in the heart of the rolling green countryside. In the surrounding areas there are many small villages and farms to visit on foot, bike or horseback. The villa's location makes it easy for you to swim in the Trasimeno Lake, cool down on the top of the Amiata Mountain, or admire the view of the Sienese clay hills.

From Sinalunga, the nearest town, you can easily drive or take the train to Central Italy and visit places such as Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Pienza, Montepulciano or Montalcino. Visit Sinalunga, a charming city in the heart of Tuscany, and dine at one of its many enchanting little restaurants, which serve Tuscan dishes such as Ribollita. The local wine of Chianti, which the region is famous for, is always served at lunch and dinner.

The accommodations include independent apartments (45 sq. meters) with one bedrooms, a double bed, a living room, a private bathroom and shower, and kitchen. Satellite TV and self-governing heating are also available in each apartment. The swimming pool (7 x 14 meters) is open from June 15 until September 30.

Itinerary:

Day One

• Welcome to the Villa.
• Settle into your room after meeting your hosts.
• Aperitivo and presentation of program.
• Welcome dinner.

Day Two

• Breakfast is served.
• Transportation to the famous Terme di Rapolano for the first spa session. The entrance to the Spas and its naturally heated pools is included in your package. Additional treatments massages of body toning mud, face & body treatments, and many other types are available on site and are extra. 
• Lunch at the Villa.
• Culinary lesson with Chef Annunziata featuring original Tuscan recipes of handmade pasta, meats and sauces.
• Dinner with the menu prepared in class. Wine and café included.

Day Three

• Breakfast is served.
• Culinary lesson with Chef Annunziata featuring antipasti, risotto and cakes.
• Lunch with the menu prepared in class.
• In the afternoon, there is a visit to Terme di Rapolano for the second spa session. The entrance to the Spas and its naturally heated pools are included in your package.
• In the late afternoon there is a visit to a winery with dinner at a typical restaurant in Montepulciano

Day Four

• Breakfast and departure.