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LETS GET ACTIVE 2012

There is so much to do in Italy from skiing and snowboarding to horse-riding and trekking, water rafting and rock climbing to wine tasting and cooking, the list is endless so we have selected a few options to start inspiring you however do not feel restricted as there is so much more to choose from…

CITY SLICKER

Spend a few days in Milan or Lake Como or organize a combination of both and enjoy a night at the opera at La Scala or a football match at the San Siro or even a concert at the San Siro or the Olimpico. Add to this a visit to the Cenacolo to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper or a tour of  Milan followed by un aperitivo at a central cafe and an evening of hot air ballooning and you have the perfect city break.

WANT TO IMPRESS?                    

Need a great hospitality package, fancy going to the Grand Prix or Moto GP?  Fancy driving a Sports Car or want to be part of a luxury car tour where you and your group can experience a once in a lifetime opportunity.   With a range of fantastic itineraries, car aficionados, northern gems or how does our southern pearl tour sound….we have a great range of car tours available either with luxury supercars or classic cars…….. a great choice. 

Some great tours are available if you would like us to put a tour together for you.

FANCY SOME AIR-O-BICS?

Stay on lake Como at this charming relais…We would suggest a stay of about 4 nights and your options are: A tour by seaplane starting at 0900 until sunset which in the winter is 1630 and in the summer is 2130.  The tour includes the tour of the 3 lakes and it is just amazing….Your other option is to go hot air ballooning or if you want to stick to water a range of great boats are available for hire or we can arrange a tour of the lake in a Riva style boat. For you Romantics out there, just let us know and we will organize some chilled champagne to get you going.

VOLCANIC BLISS

You will be staying in Taormina and we have you staying here for a minimum of 5 nights.  Other destinations are available.  On one of the days our guys will come to pick you up from your hotel for an unforgettable off road tour of the great Etna volcano.  The itinerary lasts for up to 5 hours and during this, there is an off road ascent along the lava flow of 1923, a quick stop at the lava front of 2002, a visit to a lava cave, then a short walk to discover the inactive lateral craters.  After this a stop at Piano Porvenzana, the site of the eruption activity of 2002.  Full days tours are also available and we can also arrange private jeep ride tours with our multilingual driver, a 50cl water bottle and use of equipment lamps and helmets.  Also possible a visit to a winery with Etna style wine tasting – 5 different labels and tasting of typical local products OR… a visit to a medieval castle.  The ascent to the hill of the old earth made possible by the impressive panoramic lift angle, gives visitors the thrill of enjoying a dual view of great landscape value, of the ski-Etna and Taormina, the river valley of the Alcantara River and at the same time to be touched by the charm of the vestiges of centuries of Mediterranean history.  You will be visiting the remains of a Byzantine strong hold with its halls, courtyard and the lovely chapel which are the gems of the crown which can be admired today.

RULE THE WAVES

A great opportunity to share your water enthusiasm with our Sicilian counterparts. Personalise your week or weekend with multi hull or sailing boats with or without crew.  You could visit the Aeolian archipelago which is one of the most interesting and original thanks to its typical peculiarities and its contrasts. Savage sceneries of incomparable beauty will bring back you, as if by magic, the legends mentioned by Homer in his Odyssey. The Sciara of Stromboli, the landing of Ginostra, the “Calajunco” bay in Panarea, the white beach in Lipari and the sunset of “Pollara”, all evocative landscapes. The Egadi islands, natural sea reserve, with Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo, will win you with their very white beaches, the “Cale” and the caves to visit. Finally Ustica isolated at 30 miles from the Sicilian coast. The fleet on offer ranges from catamarans and sailing boats and motor boats to caiques and luxury yachts.

TREKKING & PADDLES                    AMALFI COAST

Spend a holiday on the Amalfi Coast and enjoy the landscape and the sea by taking part in a range of wonderful adventures. Trekking, diving, climbing, sea and river kayaking and rafting.

SKI HOCHING

Considered the Chamonix-Zermatt of the eastern Alps, this long and demanding traverse discloses authentic “jewels” to be found both in the landscape and in the warmth of the mountain huts. The trip covers some of the highest peaks in Austria, winding through South Tyrol, Salzburger and Carinzia. It starts off in Kasern in the Valle Aurina (Italy) but soon crosses the Austrian border ending at the Gross Glockner, the highest peak of the eastern Alps (3798m). The itinerary rolls through glaciers and valleys and includes the ascents of the Gross Venediger (3674m), the Grosser Geiger (3360m) and the Granatspitzer (3086m). These peaks are not very difficult but the use of crampons and ice-axe is required. You will enjoy the hospitality and warmth of the Hoch Tyrol, an experience that makes this trip unforgettable. For further details follow this link.

CROSSING THE VIA FERRATA

The breath-taking pinnacles of the Dolomites have always been well known to climbers from all over the world. This is an itinerary not to be missed.  For further details follow this link. There is also the opportunity of the itinerary going through Liguria.

TREKKING THROUGH ABRUZZO

A journey of 8 days passing by the national parks of Abruzzo, ancient villages and the highest peaks of the Appenine Mountains. The Corno Grande and Mount Amaro of the Majella are two unique mountains in a spectacular high altitude setting that you just cannot imagine, not far away from Rome! The season when this takes place and is at its best is the summer. Variations in the itinerary can occur due to weather conditions and the fitness level of the participants. The time references are actual walking and climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in the rifugi. For further details follow this link.

FISHING EXCURSIONS AMALFI COAST

You will have the chance to test yourself and learn the most renowned Amalfi Coast fishing techniques. On board a typical Gozzo Sorrentino, you will be assisted by the presence of a native senior fisherman who will guarantee complete assistance. Suitable for adults and children.

Our Fishing proposals:
•    Tow Fishing
•    Bolentino Fishing
•    Squid Fishing

A range of other great destinations & ideas available for a Let’s get Active Escape

Just ask for details