Brunello, presently considered the best wine in the world, has its ancestral roots in the passion of the inhabitants of Montalcino and in the ancient winemaking tradition, handed down from one generation to the next.
The town of Montalcino, sanctuary of this wine produced from Sangiovese grapes, stands on a charming hill that will let you relish its natural wholesomeness.
The town, its century-old fortress, and the best wineries reviewed on specialised magazines are the main destination of our outing.
Great skill in the cellar, which includes a long maturation in casks made from valuable wood, make Brunello, holder of the title of “Italian ambassador in the world of our winemaking reality”, the most highly regarded wine in the world.
You will have the opportunity to taste prestigious wines in the best wineries on the territory and to discover Montalcino, the beautiful Abbey of St. Antimo and the wonderful surrounding area.

THE TOUR INCLUDES

• Shuttle service from hotel and back
• Private minivan with all comforts for a maximum of 8 people
• Expert bilingual guide (Italian-English)
• Wine tasting at two renowned Montalcino wineries reviewed on the best specialised magazines, such as Wine Spectator and Decanter.
• Guided tour of Montalcino and its stronghold and short break to shop for typical products and local crafts
• Visit to the Abbey of St. Antimo, renowned for its celebrated Gregorian Chants
• Tasting of bruschette and typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheese
• Possibility of buying wine at favourable prices at the wineries visited during the tour (shipped almost everywhere in the world)
• Photos of your tour

DETAILS

• Days: Wednesday and Friday
• Departure:2:00 p.m.
• Duration of the tour: 6 hours
• Minimum number of participants: 2
• Reductions: applicable for groups and families

Discover the city from the comfort of our air-conditioned minibus. We’ll take you on a visit to squares, buildings, beautiful churches and historical monuments, telling you about the history, folklore and traditions of Siena. We’ll help you to understand the city by giving you precious information on all the museums and their opening times.
During the tour you’ll be told about all the main events held in the city and how to get to them. With the special disposable earphones you can listen to a guide in English, Italian, French, German or Spanish. At the start of the tour you’ll get a very useful map, full of information. You can keep the map. The tour lasts one hour. The green minibus with the words City By Bus is easily identifiable.
The minibus seats are 8. For bookings, apply to your hotel or to the Siena Hotels Promotion booking office which is right opposite Piazza San Domenico. Or phone our call centre at 0577 596181. Enjoy yourselves

DEPARTURE ON REQUEST

The beautiful ruby-red colour and the characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special features that reveal the identity of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti.
This wine results from the wise blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and originates from the hilly area from which it draws its name.
Our expert and witty tour leaders will lead you to the discovery of the breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you a harmony of colours that can only be found in the hills of this region.
The sounds, scents and flavours of this land will capture your senses through a unique experience that you will live, relish and comprehend by visiting ancient churches, medieval castles and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time.
Together, we will enjoy exploring these fantastic sceneries and will appreciate their century-old traditions.

THE TOUR INCLUDES

• Shuttle service from your accommodation and back
• Private minivan with all comforts for a maximum of 8 people
• Expert bilingual guide (Italian-English)
• Wine tasting at two renowned wineries in the Chianti zone reviewed on the best specialised magazines, such as Wine Spectator and Decanter. During each visit, you will have the opportunity to follow a detailed description of the different steps required for the production of wine: your journey through taste will start from the vineyard, with illustrations of the growth and development of the vines and will lead to the cellar, where the product undergoes processing, fermentation and bottling.
• Guided tour of the most typical villages, abbeys and castles
• Tasting of bruschette and typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheese
• Possibility of buying wine at favourable prices at the wineries visited during the tour (shipped almost everywhere in the world)
• Photos of your tour

DETAILS

• Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Departure: From Siena: 2:00 p.m., From S. Gimignano: 1.00 p.m.
• Duration of the tour: 6 hours
• Minimum number of participants: 2
• Reductions: applicable for groups and families
• Promotions: discount of 10 Euro per person when booking additional tours

• Trip on a private bus with 24 seats, amplified audio system, air conditioned and all comforts
• Guided tour of the town of Florence
• Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery, with authorised guide (ticket price included)
• Map of Florence and photos of the tour

• Days: Thursday and Saturday
• Meeting point: Siena: 9:30 a.m. at Piazza San Domenico;
• San Gimignano:10:30 a.m. at Porta San Giovanni
• Florence: 1:00 p.m. at Piazza della Signoria (the David statue)
• Duration of the tour: whole day (from Siena and San Gimignano)
• 3 hours (from Florence)
• Minimum number of participants: 2
• Return expected by: 7:00/7:30 p.m.
• Reductions: applicable for groups and families
• Promotions: discount of 10 Euro per person when booking additional tours

The traditions of Tuscany are strongly linked to its flavours and cuisine. We offer our guests personalised cooking classes in the Tuscan style, to help them discover our roots and culture in a fun and original way.
Learn about the secrets of our cooking, the basic ingredients of our tradition, and the magical way in which we combine them. From bruschetta to homemade pici to the myriad of crostini, you will bring home a bit of "Tuscanness" to your dinner table. Fall in love with Tuscany through its food.

The class includes
- Round trip transportation from your accommodation
- Certified chef (multilingual)
- Professional cooking space
- Dinner based on what you have prepared

Details
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Estimated departure time: 5.00 p.m. from your accommodation
Length of the class: 4 hours
Minimum participants: 2 people

Travel on horseback leads to a deep understanding of our land and people. Don't miss the opportunity to be a horseman for a day!
Enjoy the open air of the Tuscan countryside. No experience is necessary. Riding on horseback is ideal for trips across the Tuscan woods and hills. Let our guide take you on a search for beautiful little churches, deserted monasteries and castle ruins.
The trails are often the same ones ancient pilgrims covered in the Middle Ages along Via Francigena.

The ACTIVITY includes
- Round trip transportation from your accommodation
- Private air conditioned Minivan for max. 8 people
- Horse and professional guide
- Helmet
- Tours across historical and natural areas
- Barbecue lunch for the 8 hours trip

Details
Days: Every Day (2 hour trip);
Estimated departure time: 10 a.m. every morning; 2 p.m. from November to March; 4 p.m. from April to October
Minimum participants: 2 people

The tower houses of San Gimignano stand on a hill of the Val d’Elsa area, located north-west of Siena.
Symbols of the power and wealth of the town’s inhabitants, the 72 imposing structures, 14 of which have reached us intact, won San Gimignano its epithet “the town of a thousand towers”
Owing to the development of commercial trade on the Via Francigena, travelled during the Middle Ages by thousands of pilgrims heading towards Rome, San Gimignano has undergone an economic and cultural rebirth through the revival of its agriculture and its artisan crafts.
The artistic and cultural treasures of San Gimignano intertwine with the secrets of local food and wine products in a potpourri of scents and flavours. Our expert tour leaders will give you the opportunity to relish this sensory experience through a unique itinerary.
This matchless experience will let you appreciate the special beauty of the ceramics of Santa Fina and of local handicrafts.
We will lead you to the discovery of the ancient traditions from which originates the celebrated Vernaccia, the only Tuscan white wine that can boast the D.O.C.G. designation, that you will taste in one of the best wineries of the area along with a selection of typical wines.

THE TOUR INCLUDES

• Shuttle service from your hotel and back
  
• Private minivan with all comforts for a maximum of 8 people
• Expert bilingual guide (Italian-English)
• One hour guided tour of San Gimignano
• Wine tasting at a renowned winery
• Light lunch included in the price: sliced salami, cheese and bruschette
• Possibility of buying wine at favourable prices at the winery visited during the tour (shipped almost everywhere in the world)
• Photos of your tour

DETAILS

• Days: everyday
• Departure: 8:30 a.m. from hotel
• Duration of the tour: 5 hours
• Minimum number of participants: 2
• Reductions: applicable for groups and families
• Promotions: discount of 10 Euro per person when booking additional tours

Pienza and Montepulciano, two jewels in the Val d’Orcia in terms of artistic value and landscape, welcome every year thousands of visitors who wish to discover their innumerable attractions.
Born of the will of the Pontiff from whom it draws its name, Pope Pius II, Pienza is a rare example of beauty, harmony and architectural perfection.
The numerous, small roads bear romantic names like Via del Bacio and Via dell’Amore (i.e., Road of the Kiss, Road of Love), and most look out upon breathtaking landscapes.
The squares and historical buildings are the keepers of the secrets of Rossellino’s art and of traces of noble papal power.
The artistic and natural heritage goes hand in hand with taste, smell and flavour.
The typical Pecorino cheese is deeply rooted in local tradition. You could have some at lunch at one of the town’s “trattorias”, where you will enjoy classic dishes of the Tuscan culinary tradition.
In the afternoon, always leaded by one of our expert and witty tour leaders, you will set out for Montepulciano, a town perched on a narrow ridge of limestone and surrounded by mighty town walls.
The grandeur of its Renaissance buildings and the elegant beauty of its churches intertwine with the ancient oenological tradition of the “Nobile di Montepulciano”, which symbolises the town’s art of wine making.

• Trip on a private bus with 24 seats, amplified audio system, air conditioned and all comforts
• Expert Italian-English bilingual tour leader
• Guided tour of Pienza and Montepulciano
• Lunch at a typical local “trattoria”

• Days: Sunday
• Meeting point: In Siena: 09.40 a.m. at Piazza San Domenico In San Gimignano: 9.00 a.m. at Porta San Giovanni or from your accommodation
• Duration of the tour: whole day
• Minimum number of participants: 2
• Reductions: applicable for groups and families
• Promotions: discount of 10 Euro per person when booking additional tours

Romantic Week.end in Siena. € 114.00 per person

 The rate per person include accomodation in double superior room for 1 night, Champagne GH Mumm and Red Rose in the room, candle light dinner in the elegant restaurant room, (drinks excluded), buffet breakfast, private parking and v.a.t. Complimentary laguagge deposit and car parking on the departure day.

extension one more night: eu 48,00 per person BB

San Valentino II, Friday and Saturday, Eu 162.00 per person for 2 nights.

The rate is per person and it include 2 nights in double superior room, buffet breakfast, Champagne "Mumm" and Red rose in the room, candle light dinner in the elegant restaurant of the hotel, (drinks excluded), complimentary parking and deposit lagguage on the day of departure.