Discovery Italy

Day 1: THE MEDIEVAL SIENA: PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, THE BEAUTIFUL TOWER OF MANGIA / TORRE DEL MANGIA, PUBLIC PALACE
Arrival at the Airport, welcome by the Tour Leader Discover Italy Now, 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.
During the late afternoon, together with your Tour Leader you start 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 are 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, THE BAPTISTERY OF SAN GIOVANNI, THE MUSEUM OF THE METROPOLITAN WORK & CIVIL MUSEUM
Wine tasting and local food
After a breakfast with wonderful gastronomic products, including croissant and cappuccino, you continue the discovery of another pearls and fulcrums of the art life and history of Siena:
-Baptistery of San Giovanni
-the magnificent Cathedral with its distinctive facade of black and white stripes of marble ---Archbishop's Palace with beautiful art works
-Museum of Metropolitan work preserving paintings and sculptures of incredible beauty.
From the second floor of this museum can be enjoyed 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 saloons 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, THE BAROQUE CHURCHES, THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA CATERINA, PATRON 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.
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: 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 guided 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 hosting artworks of famous painters.
Lunch in a local "trattoria".
The afternoon is dedicated to the antique market where can be bought antique furnishings.

Evening: Dinner at “Fattoria Toscana” that welcomes with a warm and characteristic environment.

Day 5 : SIENA’S COUNTRYSIDE BY OLD STEAM TRAINS TO DISCOVER THE COUNTRYSIDE
Wine tasting & local food
The fifth day of your guided tour in Siena and the surrounding area is going to take you by 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, traveling outside the walls of the city, where the open green spaces of the famous Tuscan countryside opens up for you.You travel by 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 and stop in old country stations as Asciano and Monte Antico. This will be a funny way to discover and appreciate the beautiful and romantic countryside of Siena.

Evening: Olive oil tasting, 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 this day you are going to visit, together with your tour leader, the medieval village of Monteriggioni, situated on the hills of Montagnola.
The green Tuscan countryside and a visit to the historical center of this jewel, is on the schedule.
Extra virgin olive oil tasting, gourmet products and wines at Monteriggioni Castle which maintains a charming rustic style.
From the castle can be admired 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 guided tuscan trip is going to be spent a few kilometres from Siena.
In addition to the historical center you are also going to visit the old town of Orgia and the Wood Museum, dedicated to peasant testimonies.

Evening: free for shopping or walking.
Final dinner and the end of the program in typical restaurant in Siena.