Visit the village of Cornello dei Tasso and stay overnight in a magnificent mansion, taste local products and visit a donkey farm.
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– Visit to the medieval village of Cornello dei Tasso, among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and home of the postal service
– Overnight stay in an old mansion in the heart of the village where modernity and tradition create a harmonious balance.
– Tasting of local products and visit to a small mountain donkey farm unique in the Valley.
The two-day experience is dedicated to the current and past life stories of those who have made the Valle Brembana famous throughout Europe and the world. A Valley defined as the Valley of Cheeses for its important cheese PDOs, it can boast of having been the cradle of numerous artists, characters and humble artisans who have made it famous beyond the borders, such as the Tasso Family, Harlequin or the Baschenis.
In this two-day event you will discover the history of these people and those who, even today, live in these lands trying to give life to products and experiences of excellence. The exclusive overnight stay at La Tana del Tasso, in the heart of Cornello dei Tasso, will give you the opportunity to live in a timeless village, in an ancient local dwelling where modernity and tradition create an evocative atmosphere.
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU
DAY 1.
Approximately 3 p.m. arrival at the medieval village of Cornello dei Tasso, luggage deposit at the Tana del Tasso.
3:30 pm Guided tour of the village of Cornello dei Tasso and the Museum of Badgers and Postal History (duration: 1.30h). Followed by the possibility of climbing the bell tower (extra fee).
5 p.m. Check-in and guided tour of La Tana del Tasso with welcome drink
Dinner in local restaurant
Overnight stay.
DAY 2
breakfast
08:30 am Independent transfer to Olmo al Brembo (about 10 km from Cornello dei Tasso) to the MondoAsino farm, a sustainable donkey farm in mountainous terrain.
08:45 Start of the visit. You will observe the process of milking donkeys for high-quality donkey milk and get to know these lovely animals up close, discovering all their secrets and characteristics. Afterwards you will taste a glass of their delicious milk and also visit the workshops where donkey milk is processed and used in cosmetics and food products. In closing you will have the opportunity to learn about (and purchase) the Company’s valuable beauty and food products. (Duration about 1h30).
End of experience about 10.30/11.00 am.
Followed by possibility of picnic lunch and visit to the village of Ornica, about 8 km from Olmo al Brembo (see extra fees)
1. guided tour of the village of Cornello dei Tasso and the Museum of Badgers and Postal History (duration: 1.30h)
2. visit to La Tana del Tasso Rooms & Breakfast with welcome drink (30min)
3. overnight stay in BB at La Tana del Tasso, in double or twin room (extra suppl for SGL).
Rooms (DBL/TWN/DUS) have private bathroom with shower; sheets, bath set and hair dryer are provided by the property. Free Wi-fi.
4. visit to MondoAsino farm with donkey milk tasting, milking demonstration
1. lunches and dinners
2. transfers between locations
3. purchase of local products
4. climb to the bell tower of the Church of Cornello dei Tasso (see extra quotas)
5. guided tour of the rural village of Ornica (see extra fees)
6. tips and personal expenses
7. anything not explicitly mentioned in “what’s included”
Checked in on Saturday
Check out Sunday on the following dates
14-15 March | 06-07 June | November 14-15
Upon request the experience can be held every Friday and Saturday night of the year (no August, Christmas and Easter holidays). Contact us to reserve other dates.
No refunds for no shows.
Free cancellations up to 10 days before the event.
PRICES:
Children under 3 years old do not pay.
The price of 79 euros per person is based on a double room (double or twin), there are surcharges in case of single or triple room.
The price of double room for single use has a surcharge of 22 euros.
Contact us for triple room reservations.
EXTRA:
1. picnic lunch on day 2 of the program based on local products at a cost of 15 euros per person (pick up at La Tana del Tasso), to be arranged at least 48h in advance.
2. possibility of climbing the bell tower of the Church of Santi Cornelio e Cipriano 2 euros pp (duration about 30min), to be arranged at the time of booking;
3. guided tour of the rural village of Ornica accompanied by a cultural animator from Le Terre dei Baschenis/Altobrembo. Fixed COST euros 75.00+vat, up to 14 people. The experience includes: extraordinary opening of the churches, visit and accompaniment with the cultural animator. Visit to be arranged at least 15/20 days in advance.
If you want to purchase one or more of the extra services described above, please write it in the “notes” field when booking.
| Via Cornello, 19, 24010, Camerata Cornello, Bergamo |
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