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Hermitage Hotel

Discover the Hermitage Hotel and Resort in Forte dei Marmi

Forte dei Marmi is a magnificent sea town in the province of Lucca, in northern Tuscany, Italy. The beautiful Hermitage is located just a short walk from the center of town. The resort boasts its own private grounds with a garden and swimming pool and is connected by a free shuttle to its private beach located at its sister hotel The Augustus Hotel.

The hotel offers a large playground, slides, playhouse cabins, a shaded sandbox and a volleyball court all designed for a relaxing holiday with family. The Hermitage Hotel & Resort is one of the best hotels in Forte dei Marmi and an ideal place for to spend the holidays.

Forte dei Marmi’s Strategic Location

Forte dei Marmi lies in a strategic position that allows you to visit all the surrounding places of interest. The beautiful art towns of Tuscany, Pisa and Lucca are only a 20 minute drive away. Tourists love the hospitality of Tuscany and especially appreciate the warm Mediterranean climate.
For those looking for a stay that goes beyond simply relaxing on the beach or swimming pool, the resort offers a wide range of activities. The hotel can also book pro-level bicycles and mountain bikes for longer excursions, as well as tennis courts at one of the nearby clubs or a round of golf on a Tuscan golf course.

Haute Sukkot Cuisine at the Hermitage Hotel

Our haute Sukkot cuisine prepared by the hotel’s chefs will be working in concert with the professional chefs of Elite Kosher Events by Minkowitz Caterers under the Glatt Kosher Supervision of Rabbi L. Shaikewitz. They will create a fantastic culinary experience drawing the best of Italian, continental and traditional Jewish fare. Traditional Orthodox services along with thought-provoking lectures and discussions, children’s day camp plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Sukkot travel experience.

Price & Room Information

Category Rates – Per Person Double OccupancyFULL STAY
11 DAYS/10 NTS
Friday, September 29 to Monday, October 09
CLASSIC Bright room with terrace or outdoor area with view of the garden, bathroom with shower and/or bathtub.

SUPERIOR Larger l bright room with sitting area, terrace or outdoor area, with view of the garden, bathroom with shower and bathtub.

DELUXE Spacious room with 2 twins or a King, bathroom with shower and/or bath and all amenities.

FAMILY ROOM Large suite composed of two spacious rooms and a bathroom with shower and bathtub, terrace or outdoor area with view of the garden.

JUNIOR SUITE Larger bright room with sitting area, balcony with view of the park, bathroom with shower and bathtub.

JUNIOR SUITE/SITTING ROOM Larger bright room with separate sitting area, balcony with view of the park, bathroom with shower and bathtub.

ONE BEDROOM SUITE Spacious apartment composed of 1 double room, a sitting room, 2 bathrooms with shower and bathtub, balcony with view of the garden.

ROYAL SUITE Spacious apartment composed of 2 double rooms, a sitting room, 3 bathrooms with shower and bathtub, veranda with view of the garden.
CLASSIC€ 5,275
SUPERIOR€ 5,375
DELUXE€ 5,600
FAMILY ROOM€ 6,000
JUNIOR SUITE€ 6,000
JUNIOR SUITE/SITTING ROOM€ 6,250
ONE BEDROOM SUITE€ 6,500
ROYAL SUITE€ 7,400
SINGLE ROOM RATE€ 5,575
ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS IN SAME RM
ADULT – 12 & Above (in same rm)€ 3,500
CHILD – 3-11years (in same rm)€ 2,750
INFANT – Under 35 months€ 400
ADDITIONAL NIGHT – THUR. SEPT. 28
ADULTS (ALL CATEGORIES EXCEPT ONE BEDROOM & ROYAL SUITES)€ 435
ADULTS (ONE BEDROOM & ROYAL SUITES)€ 635

RATES INCLUDES 25% TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES
ALL RATES IN EURO

Transfers & Tours

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Viaggi di Mare offers a collection of experiences with excursions aimed at learning about history framed around local culture and people. Come with us to find hidden gems and hear fascinating stories. On the following pages you will find a selection of tours, group and private, tailored for a unique Sukkot experience. For tour inquiries and to arrange a private transfer, we kindly ask you to contact Eleonora at booking@viaggidimare.it or +39 366 112 7778

TRANSFERS TO AND FROM MAJOR AIRPORTS

Pisa – Private car for max 7 people starting from €180
Florence – Private car for max 7 people starting from €250
Milan – Private car for max 7 people starting from €950
Rome – Private car for max 7 people starting from €1,250 Other airports, stations and ports on request

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Viaggi di Mare offers a collection of experiences with excursions aimed at learning about history framed around local culture and people. Come with us to find hidden gems and hear fascinating stories. On the following pages you will find a selection of tours, group and private, tailored for a unique Sukkot experience. For tour inquiries and to arrange a private transfer, we kindly ask you to contact Eleonora at booking@viaggidimare.it or +39 366 112 7778

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
Gulf of the Poets and Portovenere – Group Tour by Coach + Schooner
Meeting point at 8.15 am. and departure at 8.30 am. Arrival in Portovenere at about 9:30 am. (About 1h of travel)
Cost per person €150 (Minimum 25 people required)

Gulf of Poets

The group will be divided into two groups, the first will go on board of our Caique; we will discover the deep gulf that connects Lerici, a medieval village dominated by the Castle of San Giorgio, and Portovenere, which today is called the Gulf of the Poets because in past centuries these marvellous medieval villages were source of inspiration for poets, novelists, painters, and journalists such as Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley, Virginia Wolf….. Afterwards we will head towards the archipelago which involves the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto; these islands are included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then we will return to Portovenere, coasting the oldest and most spectacular part of the village, the splendid Church of San Pietro, built in the 13th century, which frames the evocative Grotta di Byron. At the same time the second group (10.00 am – 1.00 pm) will explore the characteristic village of Portovenere, with its typical colourful tower houses, with a local guide. In addition, we will visit Palazzata a mare, Porta del Borgo and the historic centre, Doria Castle and Byron’s Grotto.

Gulf of Poets & portovenere

Packed Lunch In the afternoon the groups will be switched (2:00 pm – 5:30 pm) Return at about 5:30 pm and arrival at the hotel at about 6:30 pm.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Florence – Group tour by Coach with local guide

Meeting point at 8:15 am and departure at 8:30 am. Arrival in Florence expected at about 10:15 am (About 1:40h of travel)

Cost per person €90 (Minimum 25 people required)

florence

 MORNING

  • Cathedral of S.Maria Novella
  • Cathedral of Lorenzo
  • Medici Palace
  • David
  • Duomo
  • Brunelleschi’s Dome
  • Opera of Duomo of Florence’s Museum
  • Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
  • Strozzi Palace
  • Old Palace
  • Signoria’ Square
  • Old Bridge

Packed lunch AFTERNOON

  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Brancacci’s Chapel
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Croce’ Square
  • Boboli Garden
  • San Miniato al Monte

Return at 4:30 pm and arrival at the hotel at about 6:15 pm.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Marble Quarries and Carrara – Group tour by Coach (Half day)

Cost per person €90 (Minimum 25 people required)

On board of a comfortable GT coach, we will travel the road that winds like a snake to the top of the mountain and reach the heart of the marble basins. We will visit a closed quarry that is still active; during the tour, the immense rooms of the “Cathedral of Marble” will be shown and there will be given information regarding the birth of the tunnel quarry, the machinery and its uses, the extraction techniques and, of course, information about marble as a material used in various fields. It will also be possible to admire Ozmo’s Mural re-enacting Michelangelo’s Genesis. At the end of the closed quarry tour, it will be possible to visit the open-air Marble Museum.

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Afterwards it would be possible to have a nice walk around the tiny streets of the peculiar village of Colonnata.

MORNING TOUR

Meeting point 8:45 am and departure 9:00 am.

Arrival in Carrara expected at about 9:30 am (About 30 min of travel).

Return to the hotel at 1:00 pm.

AFTERNOON TOUR

Meeting point 1:45 pm and departure 2 pm.

Arrival in Carrara expected at about 2:30 pm (About 30 min of travel).

Return to hotel at 6 pm.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

San Gimignano and Siena – group tour by Coach with local guide

Meeting point at 8:15 am and departure at 8:30 am.

Arrival in San Gimignano expected at about 10:15 am (About 1:40h of travel)

Cost per person €90 (Minimun 25 people required)

Possibility of tour by car and private guide ON REQUEST

san-gimignano

 MORNING SAN GIMIGNANO (1h/1:30h of visit)

  • Agostino Church
  • Rocca Montestaffoli
  • Collegiata of S.Maria Assunta
  • Duomo Square
  • Towers
  • Gagliardi Gallery
  • Panoramic view

Departure to Siena at 11:30 am and arrival at about 12:30 am. (About 1h of travel) Packed Lunch AFTERNOON SIENA

  • Piazza del Campo
  • Bothanical garden
  • Panoramic view
  • Towers
  • Fortezza Medicea
  • National Pinacoteca
  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Sinagogue
  • Vestri Palace
  • Libreria Piccolomini (Duomo)

Return at 4:30 pm and arrival at the hotel at about 7:00 pm.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Cinque Terre – Group tour by train with local guide

Cost per person €100 (Minimum 25 people required)

Possibility of tour with private guide ON REQUEST Meeting point at 9:15 am and departure at 9:30 am. Transfer to Forte dei Marmi station and departure by train. Arrival to the first village expected at about 10:30 am (About 1h travel).

cinque-terre

Our local guide will accompany you to the heart of the Cinque Terre:

Monterosso, the biggest of the five villages, the only one with a beautiful fine sandy beach. Vernazza, the most beautiful and characteristic, with a pretty little port and a charming church in front of the small bay.

Riomaggiore, with its typical tower houses.

Manarola, the oldest of the villages where the colorful facades of the houses stand out against the black rocks on which they stand.

Corniglia, the only one that has no direct access to the sea but gives the most spectacular view of the coast. It will be pleasant to walk through the five villages and listen to the anecdotes and curiosities of this area now known worldwide for its priceless beauty. Packed lunch Return at 5:00 pm and arrival at the hotel at about 7:00 pm.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Lucca and Pisa – Group tour by Coach with local guide

Meeting point at 8:15 am and departure at 8:30 am.

Arrival in Lucca expected at about 9:15 am (About 40 mins of travel)

Cost per person €90 (Minimum 25 people required)

Possibility of tour by car and private guide ON REQUEST

Mura di Lucca

 MORNING LUCCA (3h)

  • Walk around the walls of Lucca and its portals
  • Palazzo Ducale
  • Cathedral Museum
  • Bothanical Garden
  • Michele Church
  • Domus Romana
Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Pfaffer Palace
  • Torre delle ore
  • Museum of Puccini’s House
  • Palazzo Mansi Museum
  • Napoleone’ Square
  • Villa Guinigi Natiola Museum
  • Villa Torrigiani

Packed lunch Departure to Pisa at 1:00 pm and arrival expected at about 1:45 pm (About 40 mins of travel).  

AFTERNOON PISA (4h)

  • Piazza dei Miracoli
  • Walls
  • Santa Maria Street
  • Bothanical Garden
  • Piazza dei Cavalieri
  • Lungarni
  • Sinaogue
  • S.Matteo Museum
  • Palazzo Blu
  • Corso Italia
  • Vittorio Veneto’ Square
  • S.Maria della Spina Church

Return at 6:00 pm and arrival at the hotel at about 6:45 pm (About 40 mins of travel)

viaggi di mare logo

Viaggi di Mare offers a collection of experiences with excursions aimed at learning about history framed around local culture and people. Come with us to find hidden gems and hear fascinating stories. On the following pages you will find a selection of tours, group and private, tailored for a unique Sukkot experience. For tour inquiries and to arrange a private transfer, we kindly ask you to contact Eleonora at booking@viaggidimare.it or +39 366 112 7778

Marble Quarries and Carrara – Private Tour by 4×4 jeep (Half Day)
Maximum 8 people
Meeting point at 8:45 am and departure at 9:00 am.
Arrival in Carrara expected at about 9:30 am (About 30 mins of travel)
Cost of the jeep with guide for max 8 people: €700

carrara

Pick up at the hotel with a 4×4 jeep which will take you on a discovery tour around the the most famous marble basins: Fantiscritti, Miseglia and Torano.

The adventure will start from the moment you step on the Land Rover Defender. Several Stops for taking pictures are planned along the way to admire the wonderful views offered by the quarries; the jeep tour will reach 1000 meters above sea level.

The history and techniques of extraction and transporting marble, from the Romans to nowadays, will be explained. The guide will tell you fascinating anecdotes about the Marble Civilization: because the world of the white treasure is not only about the extraction or the processing of stones, but includes the very history of the territory and its people, who have always been a synonym of marble.

Three hours of discovering in this magical place where Michelangelo found the block that gave birth to his famous Pietà.

Afterwards it will be possible to take a walk through the small streets of the tiny village of Colonnata.

End of the activity at about 1:30 pm.

Gulf of the Poets and Portovenere – Private Tour in Yacht (Full day or half day)

Meeting point at 9:15 pm and departure at 9:30 pm.

Arrival in Portovenere expected at about 10:00 am (About 30 mins of travel)

Arrival of the participants in Fiumaretta by private transfer

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We will start with a moderate sailing trip heading toward Monte Marcello and the first picturesque bays in the area.

Then we will pass by Lerici, a medieval village dominated by the Castle of San Giorgio.

Afterwards we will discover the archipelago consisting of the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto; these islands have been included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The final destination will be Portovenere; the boat will stop in front of the oldest and most spectacular part of the village, the splendid Church of San Pietro, built in the 13th century.

The deep gulf that connects Lerici and Portovenere is now called the Gulf of the Poets, because in past centuries these wonderful medieval villages were a source of inspiration for poets, novelists, painters, and journalists such as Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley, and Virginia Wolf….

Stops for swimming, a dip in the sea or simply relax sunbathing are available during the sailing.

Packed lunch

Disembarkation expected at about 5:00 pm. Return to the hotel by private transfer.

Our fleet consists of yachts of different sizes and comfort, ask for a customized offer:

RIO 950 CRUISERRIO 950 CRUISER, 11 METERS
Maximum 8 guests
€1,800

RIZZARDI RIZZARDI 48, 16 METERS
Maximum 10 guests
€2,900

Shopping at “The Mall Luxury Outlet Florence” (full day)

Meeting point at 8:45 am and departure at 9:00 am.

Arrival at the Shopping Centre expected at about 10:30 am (About 1:30h of travel)

Where shopping and beauty meet. The exclusive luxury mall in the heart of Tuscany!

shopping-mall

The Mall Florence was born from the research of beauty in all its forms. A special and unique place to experience fashion counting on affordable prices without sacrificing the highest quality. The perfect mix of elegance and contemporary style makes The Mall Florence a “must visit,” and a unique place that makes you fall in love and wish to come back.
You will have the opportunity to visit the Boutiques of the most prestigious Italian fashion brands: Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, Tod’s, Fendi, Dior, and many others…

Return to hotel at 4:30 pm. Arrival expected at about 6 pm. Private car for max 7 people €750

Drive the vintage Fiat 500 (Half day experience)

Meeting point at 9:15 am and departure at 9:30 am.

Arrival in Portovenere expected at about 10:15 am (About 40 mins of travel).

vintage-fiat

Hardly any other car has become more iconic as the Cinquecento: it is an undeniable symbol of Italy. It represents the Italian style, the dolce vita, the “daughter” of the economic miracle and, despite its age, its charm remains the same. With us, you can rent this classic Italian city car that will take you to the discovery of the Tuscan landscapes, surrounded by the Lucca countryside. Our car fleet made of vintage Fiat 500s, totally restored and maintained with attention to the smallest detail, is available for rent.

Tour “Lucca Country & Montecarlo”

Meeting with your expert guide and sit behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500, travel back in time!!

Woman beside vintage Fiat

You will leave from Lucca and arrive at the village of Montecarlo di Lucca. It will be a very suggestive itinerary surrounded by olive trees and picturesque vineyards. You will leave from Lucca and you will drive through the countryside of Lucca reaching as first stop the village of Sant’Andrea di Compito, known as the village of the Camellias. After a short stop at the famous “Garden of the Camellias” in Italy, you will leave for Montecarlo, a picturesque medieval village beautifully preserved. Born around 1933 at the behest of Emperor Charles IV, as a fortified outpost in defense of Lucca from the Florentine army. Today this beautiful village is the scene of culture, history and a very interesting food and wine tradition! It is here that you will stop to visit this enchanted village.

End of tour at about 1:30 pm

Return to the hotel at about 2:15 pm

Cost for private “Lucca Country & Montecarlo Tour”

1 private minivan with driver for transfer from hotel to Lucca city and back

1 Fiat 500 with expert guide to accompany the group 1 Fiat 500 for 2 guest including fuel and insurance

€750

Extra Fiat 500 car for 2 guests €320

PRIVATE TOURS IN MAJOR ITALIAN CITIES

Florence (departure at 9 am, return to hotel at 6 pm)

Private car for max 7 people starting from €750

Milan (departure at 8 am, return to hotel at 8 pm)

Private car for max 7 people starting from €1,450

Rome (departure at 6 am, return to hotel at 8 pm)

Private car for max 7 people starting from €1,650

Venice (departure at 6 a.m., return to hotel at 8 pm)

Private car for max 7 people starting from €1,650

Other destinations on request

We have the possibility to personalize each of your experiences with the presence of a tour guide who speaks your language; we can book entrance fees to Museums and Exhibitions, etc.

2023 Hermitage Hotel Scholars in Residence

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Rabbi Yossy Goldman

Rabbi Yossy Goldman was appointed Rav and Spiritual Leader of the Sydenham Shul of Johannesburg, South Africa in September 1986 and is the Shul’s longest-serving Rabbi since it was established in 1943. He is today Life Rabbi Emeritus of this iconic Congregation described by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks as “one of the great Synagogues of the English-speaking world.”

He is President of the South African Rabbinical Association and is a member of the Board of The Torah Academy Schools.

His first book, From Where I Stand, life messages from the weekly Torah reading, was published by KTAV in 2012 and was lauded by such luminaries as Chief Rabbi YM Lau, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Rabbi Dr Abraham Twerski. Indeed, his sermons are considered among the finest in the Jewish world and are being translated into Hebrew, Spanish, Russian, and German and other languages. He has been a Parsha columnist on Chabad.org and is currently a weekly contributor to The Pulpit on Jewish News Syndicate (JNS).

A popular public speaker with an endearing sense of humor, he has delivered many important addresses around the world and often represents the Jewish faith on radio and television. He produced and hosted South Africa’s only Jewish radio programme, The Jewish Sound, between 1976 and 2000. In November 2021, Rabbi and Rochel were honoured to receive the coveted Community Service Award at the prestigious South African Jewish Achievers event.

Since becoming Rabbi Emeritus, the Goldmans have travelled and given talks in dozens of cities across North and Central America, Europe, and Israel.

Rabbi and Rochel are the proud parents and grandparents of a large family and are particularly proud that their children are serving Jewish communities in South Africa and around the world.

Rochel Goldman

Rachel Goldman

Rochel grew up and was educated through high school in Cleveland, Ohio. She furthered her studies in Seminaries in New York and France, obtaining a degree in teaching.

She has been in South Africa since March 1976. She was a popular High School teacher at Yeshiva College and Torah Academy for many years.
Since 1986, she has been an inspirational Rebbetzin with her husband, Rabbi Yossy Goldman, leading the Sydenham Highlands North Shul, Johannesburg’s largest and most vibrant congregation.

In 1999, Rochel founded “Women of the World” (WoW), a highly successful organisation which inspires Jewish women, promotes education and a positive South Africa. Her achievements in developing WoW and its success in becoming a positive force in the community have highlighted Rochel’s qualities of leadership, bold initiative, and unwavering determination.

Rochel has taught brides, counseled on relationships, given many talks on a wide variety of subjects including Marriage, Parenting, and Kabbalah. She has organized many diverse program for women’s groups. She has done many cookery demos and has taught thousands of Jewish women how to bake Challah.

She has delivered inspirational talks and lectures in the USA, Israel, South America, Europe, and around the world.

As the proud mother of a large family, juggling her many tasks as ably as she does has made Rochel an inspirational role model for every woman who has made her acquaintance.