| BUONCONVENTO - MURLO - MONTALCINO - SANT'ANTIMO |
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| Buonconvento is the first stop with a visit to the museums of the Val d'Arbia and Sacred Art. The tour continues with breathtaking views, where the gaze is lost in endless hills. Murlo is a very nice villlage, its Etruscan Archeological Museum is of great interest. The return is by "Via Cassia"
and after Montalcino, the land of Brunello wine, the beautiful Abbey of Sant'Antimo greets us from its silent landscape of rare beauty.
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| ABBEY OF MOUNT OLIVETO MAGGIORE - SAN GIOVANNI D'ASSO - SIENA |
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Driving among olive trees and splendind views in the heart of the 'Crete Senesi', the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore offers the traveler a green oasis at the end of an avenue of cypresses. To finish off the day, Siena welcomes us with its red colours at sunset. An aperitif in Piazza del Campo, admiring one of the most beautiful squares in the world, is a must before dinner. |
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| SAN QUIRICO D'ORCIA - BAGNO VIGNONI - ROCCA AND CASTIGLION D'ORCIA |
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| The day is spent in Val d'Orcia, protected by Unesco for its unspoilt panoramas.
Breath in the atmosphere of the small Tuscan villages and their people and wonder among jewels of art and history. The village of Bagno Vignoni - with its hot springs that smoke in the cool sunset's air - have been fascinating visitors over and over again, so that they return countless times.
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| S.ANNA IN CAMPRENA - PIENZA AND PIEVE OF CORSIGNANO - MONTICCHIELLO - MONTEPULCIANO AND SAN BIAGIO |
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| A dip in the Tuscany of religion and renaissance. From Pienza, nicknamed the "perfect city" for its avangarde town planning and design, we reach Montepulciano, with its grand palaces and beautifully elegant churches. In particular San Biagio, immersed in a timeless atmosphere.
Montepulciano, the city of "Vino Nobile" (Noble wine), welcomes us with its cellars open for tasting its superious wines.
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| MONTERIGGIONI - SAN GIMIGNANO - VOLTERRA |
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| A day spent in the land of the Etruscans, where the signs of medieval times are still very prominent. Monteriggioni & San Gimignano - the town of 72 towers - welcome visitors from afar with their uniqueness. Volterra - where the Etruscans footrint remained untouched until the 19th century - and that can still be enjoyed while strolling its streets. |
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| FLORENCE |
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| One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Florence deserves a whole day dedicated to its visit, which will only whet your appetite and make you want to come back again and again. Its narrow streets, suddenly opening onto squares and riversides, the endless renaissance masterpieces and details at each corner, have amazed and enchanted travellers from all over the world for many centuries. |
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| CHIANTI: S.GUSME' - VILLA A SESTA - S.FELICE - CASTELLO DI BROLIO - GAIOLE - MELETO - BADIA COLTIBUONO - CASTELLINA |
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| This is the area where the most famous wines in the world originate. The day will be spent wine tasting, travelling from cellar to cellar, while admiring masterpieces and breathing in centuries of old culture which are an intrinsecal part of these landscapes. Magnificent winding roads, villas, castles and farms are all part of this superb day. |
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| LUCCA - PISA |
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| A day dedicated to the city of Lucca and Pisa that will fill your eyes with unique architectural styles. Lucca - aristocratic town - is a true outdoor museum, with its medieval alleys, the Renaissance's Loggia and Baroque churches. The Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa with the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistry, is considered
one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Europe. |
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| CORTONA |
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| One of the most exquisite villages under the Tuscan sun, located at the centre of the artistic triangle of Florence, Arezzo and Perugia. A visit to this town is not to be missed and your eyes will be full of scenic views and romantic atmosphere on your return home in the evening. |
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| ORVIETO & THE UNDERGROUND CITY - ASSISI |
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| From the top of the tufa cliffs, Orvieto welcomes visitors with its history. The Cathedral alone is worth a visit; at dusk - when the sun shines - the golden decorations of the facade are set to fire. The city has also an hidden aspect: this was found by the discovery of a surprisingly and unexpected "underground city" created by its ancient inhabitants millenniums ago. Assisi and the famous Basilica of Saint Francis with
its frescos by Giotto, the stepping stone from Medieval and Renaissance art. |
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| MONTE AMIATA - ABBADIA - RADICOFANI - CELLE S. RIGO - SAN CASCIANO DEI BAGNI |
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| The day is spent in the Tuscan mountains between the provinces of Siena and Grosseto. The itinerary is ideal for those seeking to relax and taste good food. This is the land of the juiciest steaks in Italy. Strolling along ancient streets, between olive trees, vineyards and wheat and sunflowers fields, you can stop in one of the small villages where traditional cuisine blended with typical products such as cheese, wine, mushrooms and honey give way to an extraordinary culinary experience. |
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| ABBEY OF SAINT GALGANO - MASSA MARITTIMA |
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| "The sword in the stone" really exists and it is in Italy, in Tuscany to be precise, in an Abbey that rises, unexpected, onto a large isolated plain near Grosseto. History has its mystery without revealing the secret over many centuries. This is an enchanted place where time stands still. Our day will end at Massa Marittima which welcomes us with its ancient and steep alleys, together with views spanning from the valley to the sea. |
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| ETRUSCAN TOWNS OF SOVANA - SORANO - PITIGLIANO |
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| The Tuscany of the Etruscans. An itinerary between villages evoking millennia of history and traditions, rich of archaeological sites and parks. The Etruscan necropolis and tombs are here; immerse yourself in the history of one of the most mysterious cultures in the world. |
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| A DAY AT THE BEACH - PUNTA ALA |
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| Punta Ala is a sailors' paradise. A modern touristy resort of refined beauty, famous for the regattas organised every summer. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is covered by a dense pine-forest and provides the ideal starting place for small sailing trips along the Tuscan Coast. |
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