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Tours
1 - Tuscany in
five days
Min. 4 people.
Based on a half-board basis.
Hotel Minerva: three
star hotel situated in the South of the Province of Siena, equipped with
every comfort: open-air swimming-pool, meeting-room, sat TV, bar, safe
deposit at the reception desk, car parking; rooms with private bathroom with
tub or shower and hairdryer, TV, telephone, air conditioning and minibar on
request.
Spa: 700
mt from the hotel; town centre: 300 mt; railway station: 18 km.
Buffet
breakfast every morning; at dinner Italian cooking’s served.
1 day:
early afternoon arrival at the station
Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, where our van is waiting for you; transfer to the
hotel, check in; let rest yourself and take a bath
or shower; welcome drink before dinner with explanation of the program.
Dinner and overnight.
2 day: breakfast;
leaving Chianciano Terme towards Montepulciano, pearl of the ‘500, with
visit of the town and the most ancient wine cellar, where the Nobile wine’s
produced. Going on towards Pienza, the native town of Pope Pius II and the
town of the Pecorino (sheep cheese); lunch in a typical trattoria.
Afternoon: visit of the Abbey of St. Antim, where monks still sing Gregorian
Channts; Montalcino, homeland of the Brunello wine, with tasting of the wine
at the Castello Banfi. Back to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
3 day:
breakfast; the whole day is dedicated to the visit of
Florence, the most important town of Tuscany. It combines art and history
with shopping in the elegant shops. Your escort will provide you of a map of
the town and all the information and suggestions you may need. Lunch on your
own. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
4 day:
breakfast; today your driver is taking you at the
discovery of San Gimignano, called the Manhattan of Tuscany, because of its
innumerable towers; and Siena, famous all over the world for the Palio, a
horse race which takes place twice per year. Visit of the Piazza del Campo,
the Duomo and, if you’re interested, of the Pinacoteca, with many paintings
of Sienese School. Or, simply, relax yourself in one of the many bar-caffetteria,
in front of a good cappuccino and some
typical Sienese sweets: ricciarelli, panforte. Lunch in Siena on your own.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
5 day:
breakfast; departure towards Sorano, Sovana and
Pitigliano, in the province of Grosseto. Not far from the sea, the towns are
built on a tufa rock, a particular kind of stone which gives a special
charme to these beautiful resorts. Lunch on your own. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel.
6 day:
breakfast; transfer to the station.
Included:
5 nights at the Hotel Minerva, Chianciano Terme in double room (extra charge
in single room); 5 buffet breakfast; 5 dinner; lunch in Pienza; welcome
drink; all the transfers and journeys indicated in the program; tasting of
the Brunello wine; VAT and taxes; service.
2 - Umbria and
Tuscany
Min.
4
people.
Based on
a half-board basis.
Hotel Minerva: three
star hotel situated in the South of the Province of Siena, equipped with
every comfort: open-air swimming-pool, meeting-room, sat TV, bar, safe
deposit at the reception desk, car parking; rooms with private bathroom with
tub or shower and hairdryer, TV, telephone, air conditioning and minibar on
request.
Spa: 700
mt from the hotel; town centre: 300 mt; railway station: 18 km.
Buffet
breakfast every morning; at dinner Italian cooking’s served.
1 day:
arrival at the hotel on your own, check-in; late
afternoon welcome drink with general information about the program and the area. Dinner and overnight.
2 day:
breakfast; with the hotel’s van and our excellent driver,
go towards the medioeval town of Cortona, become famous thanks to the movie
“Under the Tuscan sun”; visit of the town and the fairy Franciscan Convent
of Le Celle; moving towards the Lake Trasimeno, at the boundary between
Umbria and Tuscany. Lunch on your own. Back to Chianciano going through
Città della Pieve, the city of the Perugino. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel.
3 day:
breakfast; guided tour in Chianciano, with visit of the
new part and the old town. Optional: Etruscan museum/Spa treatments. Lunch
in the town on your own.In the afternoon visit of Montepulciano, pearl of
the ‘500, and Pienza, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view on the natural
park of Orcia Valley and taste the famous Pecorino (sheep cheese).Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
4 day:
breakfast. Leaving Chianciano towards Assisi, a peaceful
town in the heart of Umbria. Visit of the Basilica to admire the paintings
of Giotto and to see the place where the body of St. Francis’s
preserved.Lunch on your own. Stop in Perugia, the chief town of Umbria.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
5 day:
breakfast. You’re going to spend the whole day in
Florence, the most important town of Tuscany. Our suggestions: visit of the
Uffizi, the Duomo and the Baptistery; Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della
Signoria; go for shopping in the elegant streets of the town. The escort
will provide you a map of the town and all the information you may need.
Lunch in Florence on your own. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
6 day:
breakfast. Ready for another enthusiastic day: go to the
discovery of San Galgano, a mysterious Church…without roof! Late morning
arrival in Siena, a small town famous all over the world for its Palio, a
horse race which takes place twice per year. Lunch in Siena on your own and
visit of the town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
7 day:
breakfast. Departure.
Included:
6 overnight at the Hotel Minerva, Chianciano in double room (extra charge
for single room); 6 dinner; 6 breakfast; welcome
drink; transfers and journeys as per program; VAT and taxes; service.
3 -
Walking in the province of Siena
This guided tour is dedicated to the
people who like walking and discovering
places in a different way. A professional guide will be with guests every
day during the walks.
Min. 4 people.
Based on
a half-board basis.
Hotel Minerva: three
star hotel situated in the South of the Province of Siena, equipped with
every comfort: open-air swimming-pool, meeting-room, sat TV, bar, safe
deposit at the reception desk, car parking; rooms with private bathroom with
tub or shower and hairdryer, TV, telephone, air conditioning and minibar on
request.
Spa: 700
mt from the hotel; town centre: 300 mt; railway station: 18 km.
Buffet
breakfast every morning; at dinner Italian cooking’s served.
1 day:
early afternoon arrival at the railway station of
Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, where our van is waiting for you; transfer to the
hotel, check-in. Late afternoon welcome drink with general information about
the program and the area. Dinner and overnight.
2 day:
breakfast. First excursion: moving with the van towards
Montepulciano, the pearl of Renaissance and trekking in the town, which is
up and down. Light lunch in a wine cellar with tasting of the Nobile wine.
Afternoon: visit of Pienza, the native town of Pope Pius II and the town of
the Pecorino (sheep cheese). Short stop in the village of Monticchiello,
where every summer the “Poor theatre” takes place. Dinner and overnight at
the hotel.
3 day:
breakfast. In 10 minutes reach La Foce, situated in the
natural park of the Orcia Valley. Full day walk in the park, with stop at
Castiglioncello del Trinoro; the natural reserve of Pietraporciana; the
Etruscan area of Tolle. Packet lunch’s provided by the hotel. The path is
long 12 km, medium difficulty; explication over the natural beauties during
the way. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
4 day:
breakfast. In the morning you’ll enjoy a nice and
relaxing walk in a beautiful forest; very easy path. Light lunch in the area
of Montalcino with tasting of the Brunello wine. Afternoon: from Montalcino
to the Abbey of St. Antim, where monks still sing Gregorian Chants. Easy
path; length: 8 km. Coming back to the hotel, short stop in Bagno Vignoni,
just to soak your feet in a hot and healthy water. Dinner and overnight at
the hotel.
5 day:
Breakfast. Transfer to the station.
Included:
4 overnight at the Hotel Minerva, Chianciano in double room (extra
charge for single room); 4 breakfast; 4 dinner; transfers
and journeys as per program; guided tours as per program; welcome drink; 2
lunches with wine tasting; one packet lunch; VAT and taxes; service.
4 - The
Great Eater!
1 day:
early afternoon arrival at the hotel or farmhouse on your own; meeting with
the escort and check-in. Welcome drink and explanation of the program
and tasting of a typical cake; the great eater's dinner. Overnight.
2 day:
breakfast. Visit of the oil mill with big tasting of oil and bruschetta.
Back to the hotel or the farm-house. In the afternoon departure and excursion
to the lake, "merenduccia" (snack). Great dinner in a nice restaurant.
Overnight at your hotel or farmhouse.
3 day:
breakfast. The whole morning is dedicated to relax yourself. It's also
possible to visit the open-air market and the Etruscan Museum in
Chianciano. Lunch nearby the old Hermitage of the "Maddalena", between
Chianciano and Montepulciano. Return to Chianciano. Afternoon: departure
with our van towards Cetona, walk and typical dinner. Back to Chianciano
and overnight.
4 day:
breakfast. Late morning: departure towards the lake of Chiusi, lunch in
a restaurant with view on the lake. Walk in the surroundings or trip on
the lake with the boat. Return. Then stuff yourself with food!
Overnight.
5 day:
breakfast. Excursion towards an ancient small village of the area. Lunch
with local food and wine. Late afternoon: visit of the Thermal Bath of
Sarteano and farewell dinner. Overnight.
6 day:
breakfast. Departure.
Notes:
1 Minimum 4 people.
2 In coincidence with fairs and typical
feasts, with one accord, it's possible to change the program.
3 It's possible to reserve transfer from/to the airport and railway station
or directly from home. Small groups coming from the same city can take
advantage of discounts.
4 It's possible to reserve lunch by the arrival- and departure day. This
will be extra.
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