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Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting
Leave Siena behind and hike part of Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route through rural Tuscany, followed by a wine tasting in the village of Monteriggioni. Embark on a 5-mile (8-km) trek that passes through the heart of the Tuscan countryside, past picturesque castles, villages, vineyards and ruins. Once you reach the medieval walled village of Monteriggioni, reward yourself during a wine tasting session, where you will sip on 3-4 different local, organic wines. Return to Siena at your own leisure by bus (bus tickets provided).
Grape stomping in Tuscan farmhouse from Siena
Harvest has always been seen as a time of celebration in the countryside: the hard work, the cultivating sacrifices, all those efforts are finally paid off with the growth of grape and the exciting time of wine making. Grapes would be pressed down to obtain the first juice useful in the process of making wine. The day would end with rich meals enjoyed at the table and the young ones being amused just breathing the widespread joy in the air. Mechanization was still awaiting to happen, harvest was carried out by whole families, pressing grape with their very feet inside huge wooden vats with great result, as a delicate pressing done with feet does not stress grapes. This tour is highly recommended for those who want to try a unique experience, while capturing the real essence of living as Tuscan families from the countryside. A visit to a winery with wine tasting is included; depending on the season guests can pick grapes or simply press grapes previously provided by us.
Horsebackriding - explore Tuscan nature
A trail ride on horseback may be the most beautiful and touching way to immerse yourself deeply into Tuscan nature. Your perspective changes and gives you an amazing view. Ask your guides about their passionate work with horses as well as about the country and the area they live in. Of course, the horses are extremely well trained and well behaved and live in species appropriate herd associations, all year outside. Happy horses, happy riders!
Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home in Siena
Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Brunello di Montalcino wine experience with a sommelier
One of the best wine region of the world with a local driving-guide and wine connoisseur, born and raise in the area.Private tour in a boutique wineries , driving through the most scenic road of Val d'Orcia with chance to stop for the best Tuscan countryside pictures. Day trip in a fully licensed Mercedes van
Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy 1.5 hour wine tasting experience in an elegant medieval Castle in the heart of Montalcino. Together with an expert sommelier, don't miss the chance to discover and taste some of the best Tuscan wines in an exclusive location.
Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Siena
Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siena cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines. During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siena recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Siena to Rome: Orvieto and Montepulciano Transfer Tour
Have a private vehicle pick you up from your Siena accommodation and enjoy a full-day transfer to Rome in the company of your driver guide with enroute stops in Montepulciano and Orvieto. Spend leisure time visiting the hilltop town of Montepulciano and marveling at the beautiful views as well as the town's squares, streets and stores of local crafts and products as well as wineries to taste the local Vino Nobile DOCG wine. Travel on to the Etruscan town of Orvieto to savor the rich cuisine in one of its many trattorias or restaurants (not included) before taking in the wonderful sights like the city Duomo. Final transfer to Rome for a full-day of sights (7 hours).
Romantic Vespa Tour and Wine Tasting
Following our experienced English-speaking guide, you will live “la Dolce Vita” driving an authentic Vespa 125cc. We propose you two itineraries to choose: a) We will take you to a small medieval village situated in the heart of the area, driving along the enchant of Orcia Valley (Val d’Orcia) which is UNESCOs Heritage. or b) Trasimeno Lake will offer you its wonderful landscape with the history of the old town and the peace of its waters. The tour will end up in our winery. Here you’ll discover all steps of wine making and you’ll enjoy a fantastic tasting of our wines accompanied by a delicious Tuscan menu with a first choice, a platter of cheeses and cured meats, plus dessert. Driving experience on a scooter is requested. Those who do not feel confident enough about riding on their own, can opt for riding with one of our expert escorts. We provide: one Original Vespa scooter (automatic transmission) per couple and one Helmet each A valid driving license is required
Montalcino and Montepulciano Wine Tour from Siena
Where picturesque views and breathtaking scenery met art and an outstanding food tradition, we are in Val d’Orcia, unsurprisingly UNESCO world heritage. Driving around rolling hills and cypresses linen road, we will focus on tracking down the highest quality Pecorino cheese and red wines. We will head first to Montalcino, medieval village that offers many attractions, from monuments to exquisite wines, this is the land of Brunello, top quality wine that has made this village famous all over the world. A local winery will host us, after a guided tour of the cellar, we will have lunch in an exclusive contest pairing typical Tuscan food with their Brunello wines. It is then the turn of Montepulcino, the city, full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and hidden corners, boasts vast panoramas all over the wonderful Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys that surround it
Attractions in Siena
- Siena Cathedral (Duomo)
- Piazza del Campo
- Mangia Tower (Torre del Mangia)
- Montalcino
- Montalcino Fortress (Fortezza di Montalcino)
- Monteriggioni
- Siena Historic Center (Siena Centro Storico)
- Basilica of San Domenico (Basilica di San Domenico)
- Fonte Gaia (Gaia Fountain)
- Abbey of Sant'Antimo (Abbazia di Sant'Antimo)
- Piccolomini Library (Libreria Piccolomini)
- Palio of Siena (Palio di Siena)
- Siena Civic Museum (Museo Civico di Siena)
- Baptistery of San Giovanni (Battistero di San Giovanni)
- Pubblico Palace (Palazzo Pubblico)
- National Art Gallery of Siena (Pinacoteca Nazionale Siena)
- Santa Maria della Scala
- Siena Cathedral Museum (Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana)
- Siena Piazza del Mercato
- Pubblico Palace (Palazzo Pubblico)