2023 Matta Arezzo Fall Joust
Giostra del Saracino Weekend Package
Sept 2 – 4, 2023
2023 Matta September
Giostra del Saracino Weekend Package
$675
To make a reservation click on the “Save Your Spot” button
Would you like to extend your stay and take a course
the following week at Cultura Italiana in Arezzo? Contact Melissa!
The 2-Day / 2 Night
2023 Matta Arezzo Fall Joust
Giostra del Saracino Weekend Package
Sept 2 – 4, 2023
2 Day / 2 Night (Saturday/Sunday) in B&B le Antiche Mura*
Walking Tour of Arezzo
Unlimited Italian Language Practice
Joust Seminar by an Italian Teacher at Cultura Italiana
Ticket for Cena Propiziatoria in the Santo Spirito Neighborhood
Personally Guided Giostra day: to see the parades, blessing of the lances, where to go for lunch, neighborhood bars, & spritzes!
Ticket for Joust in Tribuna A in Piazza Grande Sunday, Sept 4
Sunday Evening Dinner in Local Restaurant
*If you want to stay longer in the B&B, you may do so.
Inquire about extended stay prices: Contact Melissa
Join me in Arezzo in September 2023 and together we will fall back in time as we celebrate la Giostra del Saracino as the Aretini do!
View the Weekend Program Activities
Join Melissa in Arezzo September 2023 for the fall Giostra del Saracino.
We will spend two days in Arezzo to participate in the city’s famous jousting festival. The 2-Day /2-Night Weekend Arezzo Jousting Package includes: Accommodations in a charming B&B in the historic center, a city tour, view the costumed parades, flag thrower & musician exhibitions, and tickets to the joust, as well as the opportunity to participate in the Cena Propiziatoria the evening before the joust. On Sunday you will also have a chance to attend Arezzo’s famous antique fair.
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Accommodations
We will be staying at Barbara Lancini’s Antiche Mura a B&B in Arezzo’s historical district, within 15-minute walking distance to the school. The hotel rooms are delightfully decorated and feature updated private baths, TV, Internet, Air Conditioning. If you wish to arrive a day early or depart a day later, Melissa can make arrangements with the B&B. Extra days spent at the B&B are considered out-of-pocket expenses and will be paid directly to the B&B.
2023 Matta Andiamo Arezzo!
September Giostra Weekend Package
Sept 2 – 4, 2023
Availability is based on first-come-first-served & a reservation is not guaranteed until the receipt of deposit or full trip payment. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. Accepting reservations until July 5, 2022. (After this date, you can still sign up for the program, but we can’t guarantee accommodations at the Antiche Mura Bed & Breakfast. We will help find alternative housing options, but there may be a small price variation.)
The balance of the trip fee will be due approximately 60 days before the program start date (8/1/2023). You may also pay the full trip fee at the time of booking. To book with peace of mind and to safeguard your trip investment, in the case of a personal emergency or a family life event that might prevent you from departing for Italy, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance through agencies as such as Travel Guard, AAA or American Express. Please read the Cultura Italiana Arezzo Language School/ Matta Refund Policy & Terms of Conditions.
For more information contact Melissa@StudentessaMatta.com
To make a reservation click on the “Save Your Spot” button
2023 Matta Arezzo Fall Joust
Giostra del Saracino Weekend Package
Sept 2 – 4, 2023
To make a reservation click on the “Save Your Spot” button
Maximum participants: 10 people – couples & singles welcome
Number of Days: 2 days / 2 nights
Proposed activities by Day
Activities and timing of activities may change slightly. A final schedule of daily events will be posted a month prior to the beginning of the program.
Saturday, September 2: Participants arrive at the B&B in Arezzo(Day 1)
(Melissa will be arriving in Arezzo on September 3 from Lucca. Those who wish to accompany from Lucca are welcome to do so. Melissa is happy to coordinate shared transportation from Lucca, Florence, or Rome. Group or private transport to Arezzo in a hired van will be out of the pocket expense.)
4:00 pm – Walking Tour of Arezzo – Churches and neighborhoods
5:00pm Joust Seminar at Cultura Italiana. We will learn about the history of the joust, the rules, and the four neighborhoods.
6:15pm Spritz in San Jacopo
7:30pm Visit the Santo Spirito Joust Museum with Roberto Turchi to see prize lances and joust costumes
8:30pm Cena Propiziatoria in Santo Spirito neighborhood we will join Roberto Turchi and sit at the costume makers table along with all the Santo Spirito fans
Sunday, September 3: (Day 2)
9:00 am Breakfast at the B&B
10:30 am – Colpo Mortaio – We will meet near the duomo to witness the Herald welcome us to Arezzo to witness the Joust / Parades begin
Free time to visit the Antique Fair, Shop, Wander around town.
2:30 pm – Blessing of the Jousters in San Jacopo under the School
3:00 pm – Blessing of the Lances at the Duomo / Beginning of the Jouster’s Parade through the city
4:00 pm – 7:00 – Joust Enter Piazza to take our seats in stands
8:00 pm – Farewell Group Dinner
Monday, September 4: (Day 3)
Bacci! Abbracci! Arrivederci! Departure from the B&B and Arezzo
How to Reach Arezzo
Transport to Arezzo: Arezzo is situated between Rome and Florence. Either airport is convenient and trains frequently run between the two cities hourly. Melissa is also happy to coordinate shared transportation from Florence or Rome nearer to the trip start date once she has everyone’s flight schedules. She will also coordinate a shared group van back to Florence and Rome at end of the program. Group or private transport to Arezzo in a hired van will be out of the pocket expense.
Studentessa Matta Travel Philosophy… if you agree…andiamo!
Please fill out the Deposit / Reservation form to reserve your spot on the 2023 Matta Arezzo Joust Weekend Package. Please fill out ALL the Trip Forms and sign the waivers to enroll in the program. Thank you!
To make a reservation click on the “Save Your Spot” button
All Melissa’s Immersion Programs (Past & Present)
and Homestay Language opportunities
available through the Matta Website.
For more information about Arezzo and previous Matta Andiamo Italia! Programs Check out these posts and videos
Cartoline da Arezzo – recap of the 2019 Program
Meet Paola Testi Director of Cultura Italiana Italian School – She Talks about Arezzo
Paola Testi invites you to join us in Arezzo to study at Cultura Italiana
Bella Arezzo Pictures to get you ready to travel to Arezzo
Arezzo’s Giostra – Jousting Festival
Con Antico Ardore – the 2017 Joust
