AUTHENTIC TUSCAN FLAVOURS: FROM CHIANTI TO VAL D' ORCIA: 5 DAYS/ SIENA- MONTEPULCIANO-PIENZA- MONTALCINO
Rolling hills and medieval villages, each with a story to tell. This is the heart of Tuscany. One of the most loved Italian regions abroad (and by Italians themselves), Tuscany is a thousand colors, flavors and facets that go far beyond the most popular destinations of Florence and Pisa. Tuscany must be discovered by car, getting lost in the country roads, going up and down the hills of Chianti and Val d'Orcia, reliving the history of the thousand villages rich in past and tradition and each with a unique rooted artisan tradition that in its own way makes it unique and inimitable. From the wonderful alabaster workmanship of Volterra, to the Pecorino cheese of Pienza up to the product that is linked to the name of Tuscany all over the world: wine. And Chianti is for sure the most well-known and the most exported abroad. Experiencing Tuscany means savoring its essence with the 5 senses and getting lost in a territory that blends history, tradition, nature, enchanting landscapes, good food and good wine. This itinerary is designed to take you to discover some of the most beautiful villages in Italy, their traditions and products while leaing you some spare time for your own explorations. Because every corner in Tuscany is worth savoring. During your spare time, take a moment to get lost in the villages of Colle Val d'Elsa, Volterra, Monteriggioni, Radda, Greve in Chianti, Bagno Vignoni and for wine lovers before leaving a couple of hours from Siena towards the coast you can find the small village of Bolgheri, a jewel in Italian oenology and birthplace of the most expensive and sought-after Super Tuscans in the world.
5 days/ 4 nights- 2 pax minimum
Day 1: Arrival to Siena
Arrival to Siena and check-in at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Siena- San Gimignano- Tasting- Fiorentina Dinner
The morning begins with the discovery of Siena. Siena is one of the most loved and most visited medieval cities in Tuscany, a place rich in history and art, but also in strong traditions, mainly linked to the “Contrade” and the famous Palio di Siena. Siena is also one of the best preserved historic cities in Tuscany, still surrounded by walls, created as a work of art that blends in with the surrounding landscape; a medieval jewel made of bricks and stones which houses dozens of Gothic palaces, churches and squares of enchanting beauty. Together with the guide, exclusively for you, you can enjoy a tour of about 3 hours to discover the beauties that this city has to offer, such as Piazza del Campo, where the Palio takes place, the 102 meter high Torre Mangia, Fonte Gaia and many others masterpieces to admire while walking through the alleys of this Tuscan jewel. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will have a walk in the center of San Gimignano which will culminate with an exclusive tasting in an equally exclusive location: one of the 4 towers that overlook the village of San Gimignano. Owned by one of the largest and most important wine estates in the Territory, the property will be happy to open the terrace just for you to treat you to an exclusive experience: a tasting of the wines and oils they produce accompanied by local cheeses and cured meats on the terrace of the Chigi Tower. In front of you only the magnificence of the Tuscan hills, vineyards and small jewel villages. At the end of the tasting you can continue the evening at the estate's restaurant where you can continue to taste their wines accompanied by a rich dinner. Protagonist: the inevitable Fiorentina. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Pienza- Montepulciano - Tasting
The tour dedicated to the discovery of Tuscan villages and succulent food and wine products continues. Starting from Siena by shared bus, a full-day tour awaits you to discover Montepulciano with its Nobile wine and Pienza, renowned for its pecorino cheeses. Pienza is called the "ideal city". The beauty of its streets, its houses and its churches make this location an architectural wonder of the Renaissance. You will have an hour and a half of free time to have lunch and stroll around this beautiful city before returning to the bus. Next stop will be Montepulciano, where you can contemplate its Renaissance buildings and their decorations. The streets of Montepulciano also served as a backdrop for the filming of the film New Moon in the Twilight saga. We will leave you two hours free to explore the city at your leisure. Afterwards, we will visit a cellar to discover all the secrets of the tradition of the exquisite wine produced in these lands. In addition to visiting the different barrel rooms, you will enjoy a tasting with four glasses and a platter of sheep's cheeses or cured meats, bread and olive oil. Return to Siena. Dinner on your own. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Montalcino- Winery Tour- Brunello Tasting
A journey to discover Tuscan wine cannot fail to include an obligatory stop in Montalcino. Enjoy the beautiful Tuscan landscapes with your guide as you travel to Montalcino, a renowned wine town perched on a hill. During this trip you will discover more about the process and passion needed to create the famous Brunello and enjoy a local lunch. First, you will walk through the vineyards and explore the cellars where this famous wine is produced and aged and then enjoy an introductory tasting of Brunello. After that, your guide will take you to visit the hill town of Montalcino. You can admire the town's medieval fortress and spend time browsing its streets and shops all while enjoying incredible views of the valleys and vineyards below. Afterwards, you can delight your palate with a traditional Tuscan lunch in a family-run winery, accompanied by exquisite wines produced on the estate. After lunch, the guide will take you to discover the ancient and spectacular Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a special place immersed in a breathtaking landscape. In the afternoon, you will visit two other wineries where you will be provided with a detailed description of the winemaking process and here you will obviously have the opportunity to taste their wines before returning to Siena. Free evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Departure
Free day. Departure.
HOTEL ACCOMODATION: Hotel Athena or similar
Rolling hills and medieval villages, each with a story to tell. This is the heart of Tuscany. One of the most loved Italian regions abroad (and by Italians themselves), Tuscany is a thousand colors, flavors and facets that go far beyond the most popular destinations of Florence and Pisa. Tuscany must be discovered by car, getting lost in the country roads, going up and down the hills of Chianti and Val d'Orcia, reliving the history of the thousand villages rich in past and tradition and each with a unique rooted artisan tradition that in its own way makes it unique and inimitable. From the wonderful alabaster workmanship of Volterra, to the Pecorino cheese of Pienza up to the product that is linked to the name of Tuscany all over the world: wine. And Chianti is for sure the most well-known and the most exported abroad. Experiencing Tuscany means savoring its essence with the 5 senses and getting lost in a territory that blends history, tradition, nature, enchanting landscapes, good food and good wine. This itinerary is designed to take you to discover some of the most beautiful villages in Italy, their traditions and products while leaing you some spare time for your own explorations. Because every corner in Tuscany is worth savoring. During your spare time, take a moment to get lost in the villages of Colle Val d'Elsa, Volterra, Monteriggioni, Radda, Greve in Chianti, Bagno Vignoni and for wine lovers before leaving a couple of hours from Siena towards the coast you can find the small village of Bolgheri, a jewel in Italian oenology and birthplace of the most expensive and sought-after Super Tuscans in the world.
5 days/ 4 nights- 2 pax minimum
Day 1: Arrival to Siena
Arrival to Siena and check-in at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Siena- San Gimignano- Tasting- Fiorentina Dinner
The morning begins with the discovery of Siena. Siena is one of the most loved and most visited medieval cities in Tuscany, a place rich in history and art, but also in strong traditions, mainly linked to the “Contrade” and the famous Palio di Siena. Siena is also one of the best preserved historic cities in Tuscany, still surrounded by walls, created as a work of art that blends in with the surrounding landscape; a medieval jewel made of bricks and stones which houses dozens of Gothic palaces, churches and squares of enchanting beauty. Together with the guide, exclusively for you, you can enjoy a tour of about 3 hours to discover the beauties that this city has to offer, such as Piazza del Campo, where the Palio takes place, the 102 meter high Torre Mangia, Fonte Gaia and many others masterpieces to admire while walking through the alleys of this Tuscan jewel. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will have a walk in the center of San Gimignano which will culminate with an exclusive tasting in an equally exclusive location: one of the 4 towers that overlook the village of San Gimignano. Owned by one of the largest and most important wine estates in the Territory, the property will be happy to open the terrace just for you to treat you to an exclusive experience: a tasting of the wines and oils they produce accompanied by local cheeses and cured meats on the terrace of the Chigi Tower. In front of you only the magnificence of the Tuscan hills, vineyards and small jewel villages. At the end of the tasting you can continue the evening at the estate's restaurant where you can continue to taste their wines accompanied by a rich dinner. Protagonist: the inevitable Fiorentina. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Pienza- Montepulciano - Tasting
The tour dedicated to the discovery of Tuscan villages and succulent food and wine products continues. Starting from Siena by shared bus, a full-day tour awaits you to discover Montepulciano with its Nobile wine and Pienza, renowned for its pecorino cheeses. Pienza is called the "ideal city". The beauty of its streets, its houses and its churches make this location an architectural wonder of the Renaissance. You will have an hour and a half of free time to have lunch and stroll around this beautiful city before returning to the bus. Next stop will be Montepulciano, where you can contemplate its Renaissance buildings and their decorations. The streets of Montepulciano also served as a backdrop for the filming of the film New Moon in the Twilight saga. We will leave you two hours free to explore the city at your leisure. Afterwards, we will visit a cellar to discover all the secrets of the tradition of the exquisite wine produced in these lands. In addition to visiting the different barrel rooms, you will enjoy a tasting with four glasses and a platter of sheep's cheeses or cured meats, bread and olive oil. Return to Siena. Dinner on your own. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Montalcino- Winery Tour- Brunello Tasting
A journey to discover Tuscan wine cannot fail to include an obligatory stop in Montalcino. Enjoy the beautiful Tuscan landscapes with your guide as you travel to Montalcino, a renowned wine town perched on a hill. During this trip you will discover more about the process and passion needed to create the famous Brunello and enjoy a local lunch. First, you will walk through the vineyards and explore the cellars where this famous wine is produced and aged and then enjoy an introductory tasting of Brunello. After that, your guide will take you to visit the hill town of Montalcino. You can admire the town's medieval fortress and spend time browsing its streets and shops all while enjoying incredible views of the valleys and vineyards below. Afterwards, you can delight your palate with a traditional Tuscan lunch in a family-run winery, accompanied by exquisite wines produced on the estate. After lunch, the guide will take you to discover the ancient and spectacular Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a special place immersed in a breathtaking landscape. In the afternoon, you will visit two other wineries where you will be provided with a detailed description of the winemaking process and here you will obviously have the opportunity to taste their wines before returning to Siena. Free evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Departure
Free day. Departure.
HOTEL ACCOMODATION: Hotel Athena or similar
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