Discovery Italy

Day 1: MEDIEVAL SIENA: PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, THE BEAUTIFUL TOWER OF MANGIA / TORRE DEL MANGIA, PUBLIC PALACE
Arrival at the Airport, transfer to 3* Hotel or B & B. Refreshing welcome drink and free time to relax or to begin familiarizing yourself with the enchanting atmosphere of Siena.
Late afternoon you are going to start walking and exploring the medieval Siena in the heart of the city. The seashell shaped Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia and the beautiful Fonte Gaia is your first guided tour in Siena.

Evening: enjoyable sienese gourmet, tasting traditional dishes and a glass of wine in one of the charming narrow streets around Piazza del Campo.

Day 2: THE MAGNIFICENT CATHEDRAL DUOMO, BAPTISTERY OF SAN GIOVANNI, METROPOLITAN WORK & CIVIL MUSEUM
Wine tasting and local food
After a breakfast with wonderful gastronomic products, including croissant and cappuccino, you are going to continue the discovery of another pearls and fulcrums of the art life and history of Siena:
You are going to continue discovering other anchors of the life of art and history of Siena: the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the magnificent Cathedral with its distinctive facade of black and white stripes of marble, the Archbishop's Palace with beautiful art works, the Museum of the Metropolitan work preserving paintings and sculptures of incredible beauty.
From the second floor of the museum you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city.
Lunch at the restaurant Le Lodges.
During the late afternoon you are going to continue your tour towards the Civic Museum with the rooms where there are exposed frescoes of famous painters

Evening: Dinner and wine tasting in the old part of Siena

Day 3: THE ANCIENT CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA DELLA SCALA, THE ARISTOCRATIC PALACES TOLOMEI & SALIMBENI, BAROQUE CHURCHES, CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA CATERINA, PROTECTOR SAINT OF SIENA, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY FONTAIN: FONTE BRANDA
Wine tasting and local gourmet products
Your third morning of your trip in Siena starts again from Piazza del Duomo where you visit the National Archaeological Museum and then the church of Santa Maria della Scala with the beautiful statue of the resurrected Christ.Lunch at “Il Grattacielo”, a typical low-ceilinged restaurant and then you can enjoy a wine tasting and delicious cantucci at Enoteca Dolci e Cantine.The afternoon is going to be dedicated to historic palaces, ancient churches, including St. Catherine's Church, Siena’s protector saint and the most beautiful fountain of the city: Fonte Branda.

Evening: dinner in one of the oldest inns of the city and then a choice: free evening in a pub with live music or at Chigiana Academy, famous sienese concert hall in rococo' style

Day 4 : LOGGIA DELLA MERCANZIA / LODGE OF MERCHANDISE, PINACOTECA NAZIONALE / NATIONAL MUSEUM, CHURCH OF SANT´AGOSTINO, MERCATO DELL´ANTIQUARIATO /ANTIQUES MARKET
Your tour continues with the Medieval Siena…a tour of the elegant Loggia della Mercanzia, beautiful old buildings from the fourteenth–century, Palazzo Buonsignori with the National Art Gallery where great works of famous painters can be admired.Lunch in the sign of the sienese cuisine.The afternoon is dedicated to antique markets where you can buy antique furnishings

Evening: Dinner at Fattoria "Toscana". A warm and characteristic environment that exudes an atmosphere of old times will be waiting for you.

Day 5 : SIENA’S COUNTRYSIDE BY OLD STEAM TRAINS TO DISCOVER THE LAND AROUND SIENA
Wine tasting & local food
The fifth day of your tour in Siena is going to take you by the Natura Train, old fashioned trains, through the countryside, south of Siena. It is going to be an itinerary to discover the natural beauty of Siena, continuing outside the walls of the city, where open green spaces of the famous Tuscan countryside opens up for you.You are going to travel by the old steam trains along Crete, Val 'd'Orcia, Monte Amiata and Val dell'Ombrone.
You are going to travel across a total of 140 km of beautiful sienese countryside stoping in old country stations as Asciano and Monte Antico. This is going to be a funny way to discover and appreciate the beautiful and romantic countryside of Siena.

Evening: Tasting of olive oil, gourmet products and wines of Siena at Enoteca San Domenico.

Day 6: THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF MONTERIGGIONI
SIENA – MONTERIGGIONI 21 km by train or by foot (depending on your preferences)
During the day you are going to travel to the medieval village of Monteriggioni, on the hills of Montagnola.You are going to steep into the green Tuscan countryside and visit the historical center of this jewel.In addition, you can enjoy a tasting of extra virgin olive oil, gourmet products and wines at Monteriggioni Castle which preserves a charming rustic style and from here you can admire the beautiful and suggestive countryside scenery.

Evening: Sienese dishes and atmosphere at Osteria della Chiacchera

Day 7: THE VILLAGE OF SOVICELLO
SIENA – SOVICILLE 13 km by train or by foot (depending on your preferences)
Your last morning of your tuscan trip is going to be spent a few kilometres from Siena.
You visit here, in addition to the historical center, the old town of Orgia and the Wood Museum, dedicated to the peasant testimonies.

Evening: free for shopping or walkingEnd of the program dinner in typical restaurant in Siena.