Quality Package San Giacinto

Saturday

Arrival with private transfer
Arrival at Rome or Florence International Airport and meeting with your personal tour leader.
(On request private transfer also from other airports or location).
Private Transfer in GT coach to SAN GIACINTO.
Accommodation in villa, welcome drink and time for relax.
Welcome dinner in Villa.

Sunday

Breakfast in Villa with leisure time at your disposal.
Bus or minibus with driver at your disposal.

During this first day we suggest that you visit "The Mall". A shopping day in one of the most popular Outlet in Tuscany where you can find 'Grandi firme' and shop savings of up 70% on the well known lables such as Prada, D&G, Ungaro, Gucci; Tod's, Valentino shops and so on are present on site.

Light lunch and dinner in villa.

Monday – MONTE OLIVETO ABBEY AND BAGNO VIGNONI

Breakfast in villa.

This daily excursion will allow you to enjoy a day of relax in the midst of nature, religion, art and wellness. After breakfast you will depart with your tour guide/leader to Monte Oliveto Maggiore where you will visit Abbazia territoriale, founded in the 300’s in a oasis with rapid and steep calanque (forms of land which were once submerged in seawater). The church was built in the 400’s where the chapel still holds alfresco’s from the renaissance period of San Benedetto, produced by Luca Signorelli and Sodoma. Of notable interest are the bibliographical collections still held in the old convent. In the early afternoon you will depart for Bagno Vignoni, with a short stop at San Quirico D’Orcia, whilst going for a pleasant walk in the historical centre, you will stop for lunch in one of the typical town restaurants.

Finally in the afternoon you will have the chance to visit the spa of Bagno Vignoni, characterised for its unspoilt structure. The town square isn’t as one would imagine as the water flows at 52°. The main pool is in the centre of the town, closet on three sides by a one and a half meter walls, surrounded by various buildings where Santa Caterina of Siena once stayed.

Dinner in Villa.

Tuesday - COOKING CLASS IN VILLA

Breakfast and light lunch in villa.

Leisure time at your disposal .

Afternoon - Cooking class in villa during which you will prepare, with the help of the chef, your own dinner enjoying the flavour of typical dishes.

Wednesday - FULL DAY AT LEISURE

Breakfast in villa.

You can relax and enjoy your villa or choose one of the suggested wine trails or daily excursions in Tuscany or Umbria.

Check list of wine trails
List of daily excursions

These excursions should be booked as extra’s at the time of booking.

Dinner in Villa.

Thursday - SIENA

Breakfast in villa.

Siena is, probably after Firenze, the richest Tuscan city for monuments and history. During this day tour you will have the possibility to visit many historical place that have contributed to it well known name not only for the “Palio” but also for its art which is as old as the antique Athens of Europe. The meeting with the tour guide/leader and departure for Siena will take place in the morning. Whilst walking towards the city, you will visit the la Basilica di San Domenico, the Palazzo del Magnifico and the Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana.

Lunch will be held at a typical restaurant in the historical centre where you can enjoy traditional dishes and a wine tasting. In the afternoon the tour will continue with the visit of Pinacoteca Nazionale followed by Piazza del Campo, famous for its shell form, it beautiful architecture and last but not least it famous Palio arena. Along the walls that act as boundaries for the square, dislocated are the main palaces that were used in the medieval era, such as the Duomo, the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, which is high 102 meters, the second tallest tower in Italy. After visiting these three historical monuments you will have free time to go shopping.

Farewell dinner.

Friday - SAN GIMIGNANO AND MONTERIGGIONI

Breakfast in villa.

During this daily excursion, you will visit the beautiful medieval towns of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, both characterized by towers and medieval walls. San Gimignano city of beautiful towers rich in history, art and culture surrounded by splendid Tuscan countryside, situated on a hill (334m above sea level) dominating the Elsa Valley.

The town increased in wealth and developed greatly during the Middle Ages thanks to the "Via Francigena" the trading and pilgrim routes that crossed it. Such prosperity lead to the flourishing of works of art to adorn the churches and monasteries. The construction of the towers dates back to the 11th and 13th century. The architecture of the city was influenced by Pisa, Siena and Florence. There are 14th century paintings of the Sienese School to be seen and 15th century paintings of the Florentine school. Many artistic masterpieces can be found in most of the beautiful building of the city such as: The Duomo, The People.s Palace, The Church of St . Agostino. The artistic itineraries will continue with The Ancient wash- houses , the fortress of Montesaffoli and the archaeological museum.

San Gimignano is also well known for the wine Vernaccia di S an Gimignano , that has been mentioned for centuries throughout various official and scientific documents, literature etc. It's well merited fame derives from its quality and its appraisable characteristics. It seems that Dante Alighieri himself, while wondering among the gluttons of his Purgatory, happened upon Foreste Donati. (He indicates to Dante an old man (Pope Martino IV) who is paying the price for having stuffed himself with eels alla Vernaccia ….).

You will have a wine tasting in one of the wineries with light Lunch.

On the way back you will stop in Monteriggioni, another marvellous example of medieval towns. S een from a distance, the Castle of Monteriggioni with its walls and remaining towers takes you into the distant past, and gives an impression that time has come to a stand-still - both inside and outside of its walls. E ven though the inhabitants and their way of life has changed throughout the centuries, those that still choose to live in the castle today remain in touch with history and the old agricultural values, retaining the slow, natural rhythm of life.

The image of the fortification on the hill-top, a sentinel in the defence of the Republic of Siena, has continually inspired travellers. Because of its beauty and position, it has become a natural magnet for tourists: Porta Romea, Piazza Roma, Porta san Giovanni, Torre via Matteotti, Church of San Giovanni, S.M Assunta Church all these monuments will take you back in time.

Dinner in Villa.

Saturday – DEPARTURE WITH PRIVATE TRANSFER

Breakfast and private transfer to Rome or Florence International Airport.

(On request private transfer also to other airports or final destination).

Price List Per Person

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Private transfer from airport to the villa by GT coach
• Private transfer from villa to airport by GT coach
• Bus or minibus at your disposal for your entire stay with private driver
• Tour leader at your disposal for your entire stay
• 7 breakfasts in villa
• 1 welcome drink and 1 welcome dinner
• 6 in house chef for lunch and dinner in villa as started in the program
• 1 cooking l esson with dinner
• 1 farewell dinner
• 3 lunches in restaurant during excursions as stated in your program
• Wine tasting in wineries as stated in the program
• Accommodation in villa in double or twin bedrooms, respecting the typology of the villa
• Linen and towel change twice a week
• 4 hours of cleaning twice a week
• All taxes, VAT and fees

PRICE NOT INCLUDES:

All the extras, drinks and what is not stated above or is described as free.

Extra cleaning or extra linen, if required, should be paid directly to the owner at the villa as well as heating if necessary.

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