We have been advised to try "agritourism" as a way of seeing Italy cheaply - holidays where you stay on a farm and help with the harvest, so your board is a little cheaper. Unfortunately when I search on the internet I can only find family holidays and "peaceful getaways" - not at all what we're looking for really! We want a holiday that's cheap and cheerful and where we can all muck in and lend a hand. Any ideas how to go about booking a holiday like this? Possibly you have to contact the farms direct - if so would appreciate contact details.
HAS ANYONE EVER TAKEN A HOLIDAY LIKE THIS? PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!
thanks a bunch
TW xxx
2006-12-31 05:15:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Other - Italy
obviously ur british as u r using "holy-day" ad a getaway. try "vacation" as a search. i would recomend a ranch western tuscany and always moving around as to not get "bored" and not overstay ur welcome, u know teens. im planing something very similar. my experiences have told me that hotels r very hard with a bunch of youths. i would focus on the airfare, since the numbers and chaparoning is very hard. remember: to get through customs every under 18 minor MUST have an adult present to pass.
2006-12-31 13:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Esmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link with a report of student season job experience with therein further links for more infos.
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/shortterm/articles/working_in_italy_jobs_in_tuscany_umbria.shtml
I've no direct experience.I'm living in Tuscany but I couldn't find any farm with direct link; however I guess that unless the guys are Europeans all must be officially authorized
2006-12-31 15:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by martox45 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking 10 teeagers away on holiday???? Are you a masocist????
2007-01-03 11:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by alienaviator 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a website here that might be useful to you:
http://europa.eu/youth/working/working_holidays/index_it_en.html
Hope you find what you are looking for!
2006-12-31 13:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can find something here
http://www.viagginrete-it.it/agriturismo.asp?regione=Toscana
2007-01-01 18:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by ladypam60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋