Itinerary
Day 1 Rome
Meet in Rome, transfer by train to our agriturismo in the Tuscan countryside. Welcome dinner crafted with produce from the farm itself.
Days 2 Chianciano Terme
Enjoy a local Italian breakfast before a walk to the village of Chianciano Terme. Free afternoon to relax around the pool or explore the grounds of the farm. In the evening, our host Stefano will take us through a cooking demonstration of some local specialties, which may include gnocchi or faro - the local regional grain, which you will then enjoy for your evening dinner.
Day 3 Chiancano Terme
Cycle through the quintessential Tuscan landscape to a local protected area. Dinner with our host Stefano.
Day 4 Chianciano Terme
Free day. Options include visiting Siena, Florence, borrowing a bicycle for a local ride or enjoy a relaxing traditional spa treatment in one of the local spas.
Days 5 Chianciano Terme
Tour the agriturismo's orchards, fields and cellar with our host Stefano as he shows us local produce from the ground up and explains his traditional organic methods of cultivation. Season-dependent, you may see olive oil and wine in production. Afternoon wine and olive oil tasting at a local family's cellar before another delicious dinner prepared by our host.
Day 6 Chianciano Terme/Montalcino
Travel to the Tuscan hill town of Montalcino, home to the famous Brunello wines. En route, stop at the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, where we may hear the local monks chanting if we're lucky.
Day 7 Chianciano Terme
Depart at any time
Includes:
- Cooking class of local organic produce, winetasting with local meats and cheeses, cycling trip in Tuscan countryside including visit to Pienza, local hiking trails, visit to Montalcino and abbey of Sant'Antimo, 5 home-cooked dinners at our Agriturismo.
- 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners (Allow EUR120-170 for meals not included.)
- Small locally-owned farm house/agriturismo (6 nts)
- Local bus/train, walking, cycling
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 8
Not Included:
Flights not included-Consult us for the best option!
DAY 1 ROME
Welcome! After meeting at a convenient location in Rome (please refer to arrival details for more information on where to meet), we proceed by train to Chiusi and then by private transfer to our agriturismo just outside the charming hill town of Chianciano Terme.
On arrival after settling in, our host Stefano, will welcome us with the first of our many wonderful meals comprised of local, often organic, produce.
DAY 2 CHIANCIANO TERME
Wake up from a wonderful nights sleep to a local Italian breakfast with freshly made coffee before heading out for today's introductory hike.
This morning we enjoy a gentle walk into Chianciano Terme. Your CEO will point out some great places in the town where you may choose to enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon relax around home, making use of the small pool or grassy field with outdoor seating or terrace area.
In the early evening, our host Stefano will take us through a cooking demonstration of some local specialties, which may include gnocchi with ricotta cheese or savory faro - the local regional grain) which you will then enjoy for your evening dinner.
DAY 3 CHIANCIANO TERME
Experience the quintessential Tuscan landscape with our cycling tour. This is the landscape you have dreamed of, with rolling hills, cypress trees and flower-bedecked villages - and cycling is an excellent way to appreciate it. Though getting up those slopes taxes the legs and lungs, the appreciation of the soul-stirring views is all the greater for having worked to get them!
DAY 4 CHIANCIANO TERME
Today is a free day. Options include visiting the cities of Siena or Florence, borrowing a bicycle for a local ride or enjoy a relaxing traditional spa treatment in one of the spa resort hotels in Chianciano Terme.
DAY 5 CHIANCIANO TERME
Today we are in for a treat as our host Stefano takes us through his orchards, fields and cellar showing us local produce from the ground up. In the morning, Stefano will explain why he only uses traditional organic methods of cultivation on his property. Depending on the season you may see olive oil and wine in production, the vegetable patch,meat curing, and various fruit trees in the orchard.
This afternoon, we head into Chianciano Terme for a very local wine tasting. This takes place literally in one of the village family's cellars. Their produce is very well regarded in the local region and a great chance to get to learn about the local grape varieties. It is a 10-15 minute stumble back home after the tasting.
This evening, enjoy another of Stefano's delicious dinners.
DAY 6 CHIANCIANO TERME
Today we take a trip to the quintessential Tuscan hill town of Montalcino.
En route, we will stop at the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. Here we listen to the local monks chanting the offices of the church chanting the traditional Gregorian chant as they have been doing for centuries- this is a rare privilege, as this is a dying rite in Italy.
DAY 7 CHIANCIANO TERME
Depart at any time. Rome is a 2 hour trainride away.
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