Day 1: Sovana
Arrival in Sovana, borgo located on a spur of tuff, still preserving its ancient medieval aspect.
Accommodation in historical house
Welcome dinner
Overnight
Day 2: Sovana, Pitigliano
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
Day 3: Saturnia, Montemerano
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
Day 4: Siena, Montalcino
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
Day 5: Santa Fiora
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
Day 6: End of services
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
End of services
