Already Dante's Divine Comedy spoke of the Maremma as a wonderful place. All the small and large towns of lower Tuscany have in common a very important element, they were the cradle of the Etruscan civilization. The Maremma, this is the name of this part of Tuscany, is a unique valley, thanks to the diversity of its territory: sea, hills and mountains blend together and color the landscape.
- 5 Overnights in historical resort in Sovana area, B&B treatment. Accommodation in superior room - 1 Welcome dinner (drinks not included) - 1 Cultural and naturalistic guided visit of Sovana with tasting of typical products (salami and cheeses of the area) - 1 Historical guided visit or Pitigliano and its Jewish quarter with the synagogue - 1 Guided visit of Siena - 1 Guided visit of Santa Fiora - 1 Farewell dinner (drinks not included)
- Transportation (car rental and other transfers) - Meals (unless specified) - Drinks (where not specified) - Guided visit (where not specified) - City tax to be paid directly in hotel - Entrance tickets to parks, museums, churches, monuments, and thermal parks - Extra, tips and anything else is not listed under "Services included"
Arrival in Sovana, borgo located on a spur of tuff, still preserving its ancient medieval aspect. Accommodation in historical house Welcome dinner Overnight
Breakfast at hotel In the morning enjoy a guided visit of the beautiful medieval borgo of Sovana (formerly Suana). Its origins date back to very ancient times: the presence of many remarkable monuments and vestiges of the past is evidence of the ancient splendours of the Etruscans, of the Papal State and of the Aldobrandeschi family. At the end of your walk delight your palate visiting a local winery where you will taste fabulous local products Time at disposal for lunch (on your own) Together with our guide move then to Pitigliano, borgo perched on top of a steep tuff spur that makes it unique to the landscape. Here you will take a nice guided walk to discover this authentic borgo known as "Little Jerusalem" for the Jewish community living there since the 16th century, whose traces are still visible in the Synagogue and many other historical buildings. Back to Sovana Dinner on your own Overnight
Breakfast at hotel Today it's time to relax and you can enjoy a day of total wellness at the Terme of Saturnia: winter or summer it is splendid to immerse yourself in the natural heat of its thermal pools! The Terme di Saturnia Park’s swimming pool area is a relaxing corner with four hot-spring pools, waterfalls, jacuzzis, water courses of warm and cold water, a Spa Boutique offering the full range of health and beauty products and a Spa Café And when you want to take a break you will find the refreshment areas within the spa park for a light lunch (on your own). After this pleasant day of relax you cannot miss a stop in the enchanting borgo of Montemerano, surrounded by the Maremma countryside and protected by three city walls. Back to Sovana Dinner on your own Overnight
Breakfast at hotel Departure for an extraordinary full day discovering Siena: small charming city rich in history and art and with strong local traditions tied to its famous “Palio”. After a walk on you own you will have the opportunity to learn more about the city with a guided tour during which you will see the beautiful Piazza del Campo, the Palazzo Comunale (or Palazzo Pubblico, which is the city's Town Hall), the Torre del Mangia and the Cathedral. After the visit, don't miss the opportunity to take a break in one of the typical trattoria in the historical centre where you can taste the tasty local specialties (lunch on your own) Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering this lovely city or to go shopping in the characteristic boutiques of its historic center. On your way back to Sovana we suggest you a stop in Montalcino, an enchanting medieval village dominated by an ancient castle and renowned throughout the world for the extraordinary production of the precious red wine Brunello di Montalcino. Back to Sovana Dinner on your own Overnight
Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Santa Fiora Guided visit of the borgo: it surrounds a small pond – home to a large family of ducks and swans - and it gives the town an alpine climate that’s hard not to fall in love with, especially when it’s capped off by humble stone houses, each centuries’ old and crowded around Medieval churches and neo-Classical piazzas. And if you want to extend your visit, do not miss the little Museum of Mines of Mercury. Lunch on your own In the afternoon you can choose one of the optional activities we suggest: - if you are passionate about nature, we recommend the Path of the Sources, a naturalistic visit of the Founts along the Fiora River - if you are curious about the gastronomic aspects we suggest a stop in Montegiovi for a visit at a local oil mill with tasting - if you love manual and craft arts do not miss a visit to a ceramic shop and ceramic laboratory in Arcidosso, one of the most important art of Tuscany Back to Sovana Farewell dinner Overnight
Breakfast at hotel and check-out End of services
