Let's
head to
. . .
the famous wine region
of Chianti and meander along the roads admiring the views.
We can stop at an ancient castle where they have been making wine for hundreds
of years, tour their gardens, learn how they make Vin Santo and enjoy an incredible
lunch where you will taste seven of their wines! Later we can browse in the
center of Greve and time permitting, fit in another small hilltop village.
Visit
with
the
possibilities are endless . . .
Let’s
head to Siena! But first we will stop at the Monte
Oliveto Monastery where you will cross an ancient drawbridge to enter
the place where monks make their own wine and olive oil. You can view famous
frescos and visit their library of antique books. We can have lunch in the trattoria
at the monastery or, if you wish, wait to taste the wonders of culinary Siena!
Once there, we will visit the church in honor of Saint Catherine of Siena, then
walk into the center to the incredible Cathedral that took 300 years to complete
and visit del Campo, one of Italy’s most beautiful squares. With a map
in hand, those who want to can wander off on their own to shop or just explore
the narrow, steep streets of this charming city.
Gimignano. Shop or wander through its narrow streets, and take
in the beautiful views of Chianti from its walls. Then it’s off to Volterra,
once an ancient Etruscan city, clinging to a hilltop.
of
Cortona and Pienza. Cortona, with its stunning views,
was once an Etruscan settlement. It sits on the side of a hill covered with
olive groves. Wander its steep streets and visit the Etruscan Museum. Then we
will head to Pienza, the town built by The Pope in 1458, and said to be “an
exquisite Renaissance doll’s house – where every fountain, square
and painting is harmonious.”
Interested
in more wine? The hill town of Montalcino is home to the famous
Brunello wine. The National Wine Library is located in the 14th century fortress.
Here you can sample wines and then explore the town.
ander
the streets
the
town of towers, San
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