YOGA AMONG THE OLIVE TREES: RELAX AND LIVE THE TYPICAL LIGURIAN ATMOSPHERE - TRIP CODE: YOGAULEN
5 days 4 nights
1st day: Arrival
Arrival expected during the day in the Italian Riviera, accommodation in a Relais and Scattered Hotel located in an ancient Ligurian village between greenery and olive trees, where time is slow and the streets smell of nature, between stone and sun. Free dinner and overnight stay.
2nd day: Yoga and Relax
Breakfast at the Relais and full day at your disposal to practice yoga in the splendid outdoor spaces, between the garden and the swimming pool. "Seeking silence", not to turn our backs on the world, but to observe and understand it, because silence is not a disturbing void, it is listening to the inner sounds that we have dulled. Practicing yoga and meditation in close contact with nature undoubtedly has an edge and, without a doubt, this region offers many spaces to fully experience this emotional experience. Free lunch and dinner. Overnight at the Relais.
3rd day: Dolceacqua and Apricale
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Dolceacqua. Meeting with our expert guide and tour of the suggestive medieval village dominated by an imposing structure that dominates the territory. The Doria of Dolceacqua Castle stands on a rocky spur as custodian of the Val Nervia from the 11th century, built by the Counts of Ventimiglia. Even today it keeps intact that rare beauty that takes back in time. Then visit the Regional Enoteca of Liguria, born with the aim of promoting, and of course enhancing, regional wines, with an eye to those with a designation of origin and those obtained with organic and integrated farming methods, as well as other typical agricultural and agri-food products and of regional quality. Inside the Castle, the Enoteca will host a tasting of wines and typical products. Free lunch. In the afternoon transfer to Apricale and guided tour of the village, a medieval village that perched on a hill, hosts one of the most fascinating squares in Italy, with the parish church, the oratory, and a series of buildings all different from each other, enriched by murals, sculptures and paintings by numerous artists who have left their works in this place, even recently. Certainly the most curious work is the bicycle on the roof of the bell tower, clearly visible even from a distance. In the evening free dinner and overnight stay at the Relais.
4th day: Finalborgo and Chinotto fruit
After a delicious breakfast in the Relais, based on genuine km0 products, transfer to Finalborgo. Upon arrival, meeting with expert local guide and visit of the famous village, enclosed within medieval walls, still well preserved today, where you can find craft shops, art galleries and large medieval courtyards. The main attractions are the former convent of Santa Caterina, now home to the Civic Museum of Finale, the enclosed church of the Superga, the entrance doors to the village: Porta Testa, Porta Romana and Porta Reale, and the Basilica of San Biagio, a sumptuous example of Baroque architecture. Free lunch. Afterwards, in the afternoon, visit to a very particular chinotto plantation, cultivated by the owners for 2 generations. In addition to the visit, it will be possible to enjoy a delicious tasting of products based on this fruit. Possibility of purchasing or shipping jams, liqueurs and drinks. At the end, return to the Relais and relax. Free dinner and overnight stay.
5th day: Departure
Rich breakfast at the Relais and morning dedicated to practicing yoga in the outdoor areas, by the pool or morning relaxation. Free lunch and departure for the return.
