Weekend in Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole
Long weekend to discover the beautiful spa town and its treasures. It starts with a visit to the imposing Fortress of Castrocaro, one of the oldest in Italy, and continues by visiting the village of Terra del Sole, an extraordinary example of a Renaissance “ideal city”. The weekend ends in the name of wellbeing, taking advantage of the numerous opportunities offered by the Terme di Castrocaro, a real territorial excellence.
3 days / 2 nights
All year round
Day 1
The municipality of Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole is part of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, best known for its spa and two unique treasures: the imposing Fortress of Castrocaro and the wonderful Renaissance “ideal city” of Terra del Sole.
Check-in and room assignment.
Dinner on your own in a partner restaurant
Day 2
In the morning, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the imposing Fortress of Castrocaro (11th-14th century), one of the most interesting examples of medieval fortified architecture: proudly erected on a rocky spur, it stands as a testimony of considerable architectural, historical and cultural value. We visit the Palazzo del Castellano, where the historical-archaeological museum of the city is set up, the Medici Arsenals, the internal courtyard with a panoramic terrace on the surrounding area.
Lunch on your own in a partner restaurant
In the afternoon, we visit Terra del Sole, a unique and surprising example of a Renaissance “ideal city”. This fortress-city was founded on 8 December 1564 by the will of Cosimo I de ‘Medici, as the new capital of the Tuscan Romagna. Terra del Sole is an extraordinary example of the new urban planning model that imposed itself in Italy in the 1500s, influenced by the theories of military engineers. It boasts a perfectly preserved city wall, 13 meters high, surmounted by 2 castles. Among the points of greatest interest: the Church of Santa Reparata and the Palazzo Pretorio, which houses the helical staircase by Leonardo da Vinci in the dungeons.
Dinner on your own in a partner restaurant
DAY 3
In the morning you’ll enjoy a moment of total relaxation at the Spa. The wellness itinerary consists of several stages, from the pools with thermal water overlooking the garden to the hammam, the aromatic bio sauna and the steam bath or the saline bath with sound system. An exploration that stimulates all the senses and allows you to rediscover the beneficial effects of taking care of yourself.
Check-out and lunch on your own in a partner restaurant
Tour ends
3-star hotel lodging
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
2-night lodging in a 3-star hotel, 1 entrance to the fortress of Castrocaro, 1 visit to Terra del Sole.
NOT INCLUDED:
1 tour leader, tourist tax, transport and transfers, meals, tips and any personal extras, anything not expressly listed in “what’s included”.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
2-night lodging in a 4-star hotel, 1 entrance to the fortress of Castrocaro, 1 visit to Terra del Sole.
NOT INCLUDED:
1 companion, tourist tax, transport and transfers, meals, tips and any personal extras, anything not expressly listed in “what’s included”.