What is the kashrut supervision for the program?

The program provides Glatt Kosher catering under the supervision of Rabbi Menahem Hadad, Chief Rabbi of Brussels. The menu features authentic Italian cuisine alongside traditional Ashkenazic and Sephardic dishes.

Are religious services provided on-site?

Yes, a shared Ashkenazi and Sephardic minyan functions throughout the stay. Additionally, communal and private Seder options are available upon request and availability.

What leisure facilities are available at Gallia Palace?

The hotel features a private beach, a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, a dedicated wellbeing center, and proximity to the prestigious Punta Ala Golf Club.

Are there synagogues near the hotel?

While there are no year-round synagogues in the immediate vicinity of Punta Ala, the hotel organizes on-site prayer services and shiurim (lectures) in multiple languages, including English, for the duration of the Passover program.

Where is the hotel located?

The resort is located in Punta Ala, a coastal town in the Maremma region of Tuscany, Italy. It is approximately a two-hour drive from major hubs like Pisa or Florence.

Gala Palace Hotel

Name: Gala Palace Hotel
Address: Punta Ala, Tuscany, IT

Passover Vacation 2019 in Tuscany, Italy

✡ Rabbi Menahem Hadad - Cheif Rabbi of Brussels

Location: Punta Ala, Tuscany, Italy

Organizer: ORAH Kosher Events

Dates: From April 18th to April the 28 th Shorter Stays can be available

About

Nestled in the green Mediterranean bush, in the breathtaking Punta Ala, Gallia Palace Beach&Golf Resort is the ideal location for a relaxing holiday surrounded by the Dolce Vita atmosphere.

Hotel Gallia Palace offers its guest a private beach, a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, a wellbeing center and tours on board an exclusive private yacht in the close by Tuscan Archipelago.

Gallia Palace is only a few minutes from the "Punta Ala,† Golf Club, one of the five most beautiful European golf fields for technical reasons and for its stunning landscape, and from the Punta Ala port where you can hire boats, motorboats and Yachts.

Siena, Pisa and San Gimignano and other historic Tuscan locations are only a few kilometers from the resort.

About the provider

ORAH KOSHER EVENTS

Our company operates in Kosher Hotels since 2009.

In September 2018 we have change our brand name from EJ Kosher Events to Orah Kosher Events.
We have opened our Glatt Kosher Restaurant in the past in the following hotels:
Altafiumara Hotel & Resort – Calabria, Hotel Le Palme – Sardinia, Romano Palace Hotel – Sicily, ATA Golf Hotel – Dolomites Mountains (Madonna di Campiglio) and the Augustus Hotel in Tuscany.

We are proud of the fact that all our events had a tremendous success.
Our guests left with big smiles and positive feedbacks. BH we have up to 65% of loyal customers.

We excel, thanks G-d and, thanks to our instinctive and passionate drive to satisfy even the most demanding guests, coupled with our innate Italian know-how and courtesy.
Headquarters: 20122 Milano (IT)

CATERING

Our Glatt Kosher catering operates for all kind of banqueting organization.

A wide selection of unique courses, a consistent quality of food second to none. We have built a reputation on providing the finest Italian cuisine, tastefully prepared by our Chef.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for your Kosher events in Italy and in Europe.

Glatt Kosher, under the strict supervision of the Chief Rabbinate of Brussels.

Rooms & accommodation

Spacious and elegant rooms, furnished in soft colors, are filled with light and fresh air. Rooms are located on the park side as well as by the seaside.

Gallia Palace Hotel has 69 rooms and suites: Rooms are sea sided and park sided. They are all equipped with a private terrace, adjustable air conditioning, fridge, direct telephone line, WIFI, satellite colour TV and safe.

Gallia Palace Hotel rooms’ and bathrooms has been renovated recently

Classic Rooms are divided between the two main sides of the hotel: “park side” and “sea side”. The average size of this rooms, including the terrace, is between 35 and 40 square meters.

Deluxe Rooms are situated by the seaside as well as by the park side. They are composed by a sleeping area and an adjacent sitting room. The bathroom has bathtub as well as a shower. Including the terrace, the size of these rooms are about 45 square meters.

Family Rooms could be with two separate areas (bedroom and living room which can be used as children’s bedroom), or with one big bedroom. Both has a surface of 33sqm

Suites & Junior Suites are composed by a bedroom, a separate living area (which can be used as children bedroom as well) and a large terrace. All bathrooms are equipped by a shower as well as a bathtub. The size of this category, including terraces, ranging from 65 to 85 square meters.

Suites are equipped with 2 bathrooms (the main one has a bathtub and the second one a shower).

Apartments Villas:

2 bedroom apartments, ideally for family who wants to enjoy the hotel’s services without renounce to an house dimension: Customers of the apartment will have all the hotel services.

Distance from the hotel: 50m (2 minutes)

Bathrooms:

All our bathrooms are bright and fresh. Most of them are covered with Vietri tiles while the washbasins are set in white Carrara marble slabs. The tile colours were chosen to recall the light blue of the sea or the hot shades of the Tuscan earth.

All the bathrooms are provided with bidet, hairdryer, bath or shower and in some cases double washbasins. Shampoo and bath foam are specially selected products of high quality.

We can affirm that the rooms of the Gallia Palace Hotel***** are recommended for those who are looking for a refined and functional luxury, never too showy.

Kashrut & dining

Our restaurant is known for its most authentic Glatt Kosher Italian cuisine. To satisfy all of our guests, popular Ashkenazic and Sephardic dishes will be served as well.
A wide selection of unique dishes, consistently quality food, and finest Italian cuisine tastefully prepared by our Milanese chef, have boruch Hashem given us the reputation as amongst the best in the catering world.
Lunch and dinner are always served at the table by professional waiters.

In addition to the already included wines, a wide range of premium Israeli and Italian wines are available on our wine list.

During the afternoon and late evening the bar will be open with hot and cold beverages, appetizers, and snacks for children.

Upon request and availability, we could customize a Private Seder.

Religious life & Shabbat

A shared Sephardic and Ashkenazi minyan will be functionaning for the entire period, as well as shiurim delivered by Rabbis and Rebbetzins in several languages, primarily English.

Activities & entertainment

We offer outings all around the marvellous Tuscany, visiting Florence, Pisa, Siena-S. San Gimignano, Kosher Winery and more

Music played by a DJ ORLIVE, Trivia, Bingo and Movies

Gallia Palace Hotel offers to its guests a luxury Yacht, Giò, rentable for a day/half day cruise, at a very interesting rate.

The facility has a brand-new Tennis Field, available for our guests with a rental fee (service provided by Gallia Palace Hotel).

The Hotel’s Beach is located at only 8 minutes walking distance.

The Gallia Palace Beach&Golf Resort is the nerve center for mountain bike lovers. Cycling paths departing from our resort, in fact, unwind through the forests, dirt roads or beautiful beaches of the Tuscan coastline (link to the Bandite of Scarlino and their courses).

Guests can either use our traditional mountain bikes or our e-bikes (assisted electrical bicycles) especially suitable for longer itineraries for those who wish to cycle less.

The Resort’s guides will be available to guests for customized tours with different levels of difficulty.

Nearby the facility there are a Golf Field and a Riding School.

As צאתכם לשלום a closing party (Mimuna) will be organised for Motzaey Hag, with several pasta dishes and risotti.

For children & families

Our younger guests will have a Professional Kids’ Club and children activities available on site (in English, Italian and French).

For our little Guests a play ground area with slide, swing, ping pong and a small house.

Location

Address: Via delle Sughere, 58040, Punta Ala, GR, Italy

Getting there

Nearest Airport: PISA : 125km (h.1:20) European Flights Only

FLORENCE Airport: 180km (h.2:00)
ROME Airport: 210km (h.2:30) Suggested for Extra EU Flights

Train Station: Follonica, at about 20 minutes driving distance.

If you wish to join our hotel with luxury cars or minivan a private taxi services is available to/from airports and for private tours*.

To enjoy our rates please send your request the following company by specifying ORAH Kosher Events agreement:

Ivan Morelli [email protected]+39 3397292554 | Rates from PISA: € 205,00 – ROME € 350,00 (rates are all inclusive)

Other Companies:

LS Car Rent[email protected] +39 3478489300

* This service is not privided by EJ Kosher Events. Rates should be confirmed by company

Gallia Palace Hotel***** offers to our guests a private parking, free of charge.

Car Rental Agreement Orah KE/Europcar Follonica:

10% discount from the official rates, Only when booked directly via email [email protected]or by phone +39 0566 44229referring Orah Kosher Events Agreement

Contact

Organizer: ORAH Kosher Events
Location: Punta Ala, Italy
Phone: +39 0223053576
Phone: 1-800-317-7320 (Local-Time: GMT +1)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.italykosherhotels.it