● We start the tour in the early afternoon at the pick-up point in Siena, from where we depart for medieval San Gimignano, famous for its numerous towers, which once numbered 72 during the city's golden age.
● Today, its historic center stands as a remarkable example of medieval architecture, reflecting influences from Florence, Siena, and Pisa between the 12th and 14th centuries.
● Today, we visit Montalcino, a small medieval village renowned for producing one of the world's most famous wines, Brunello, which we will taste at one of the many wineries in the area.
● The morning is dedicated to a guided tour of Siena, a medieval city that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its remarkable preservation of medieval structures. One highlight of the tour is a visit to the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex, originally built in the 12th century as a hospital. The site is also renowned for its underground spaces, where an intriguing network of rooms, hidden passages, and areas once used for medical, social, and religious purposes can be explored.
● In the afternoon, we visit the Hermitage of Montesiepi and the legendary sword in the stone, embedded by Saint Galgano Guidotti in the 12th century after renouncing his life of comfort and wealth. Nearby, we explore the ruins of the Great Cistercian Abbey of San Galgano, a stunning and evocative site that stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic-Cistercian architecture in Italy.
● The day is dedicated to visiting the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, where the ancient Etruscan and Roman city of Populonia once stood. This site was known in antiquity for its extensive metallurgical activity related to iron production.
● We explore the necropolis, offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Baratti, before continuing to the acropolis of Populonia, which features temples, buildings, mosaics, and roads from the Roman period, as well as the remains of huts from the first Etruscan settlement.
● The morning is dedicated to visiting the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a place of silence and tranquility. A visit to the historic cellar of the abbey is planned, with a tasting of wines and oil of monastic production.
● In the afternoon, we cross the Val d'Orcia, nominated as a "Wilderness Quiet Park" by Quiet Parks International, a non-profit organization committed to preserving quiet for the benefit of all life. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of this area, we arrive in Pienza, the "ideal city of the Renaissance."
● Today we visit the Mercury Mine Museum Park of Abbadia San Salvatore, journey not only through the history of the mercury mine, but also through the lives of those who dedicated their entire existence to the mine.
Price for two people
Upon request
Group Size
Minimum: 6 people
Maximum: 12 people
Price will include
6 nights in a 4-star hotel
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Entrance fees to museums, villas, and parks
Guided tours where indicated
Private transfer
Tour leader from start to finish
Price will not include
Lunches and dinners not mentioned in "Price will include"
Beverages at meals
Ticket for the Mine Park at Monte Amiata other than the Multimedial Museum, Documental Museum and Gallery Level VII
Transportation to and from Siena at the beginning and end of the tour
Tourist taxes, personal expenses, and urban transport fees
Anything not specified in "Price will include"
Mandatory travel insurance (medical and luggage coverage)