TOURS "EXPERIENCE AROUND SIENA,
COUNTRYSIDE AND WINETOUR"

We are THE ONLY BUS or VAN TOUR recommend on Rick Steve’s book 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009!!!

In may 2004, we have “invented” our tours by bus visiting wineries and medieval villages in Siena

Everyday with a weekly NEW programme for 2009
from april to october

MONDAY - BRUNELLO & MONTALCINO TOUR
TUESDAY -CHIANTI TOUR
WEDNESDAY -SAN GIMIGNANO & VERNACCIA TOUR
THURSDAY- CHIANTI TOUR
FRYDAY -BRUNELLO & MONTALCINO TOUR
SATURDAY - CHIANTI TOUR
SUNDAY - PIENZA & MONTEPULCIANO TOUR

from 2 pm to 7 pm (5 hours) including:
- English speaking escort in a van or bus
- Drive along scenic roads
- Stop along the road in a sightseeing point
- Visit of a winery for a guided winecellars tour and wine tasting
- Visit of the one or two medieval villages
- Some free time for gelato, shopping or cappucino.

MEETING POINT in Siena:
13:50 at Bus Station in P.zza Gramsci 21/22
in front of the Irish Pub "Dubline Post"

PRICE:

Regular ticket 36,00 €
Student price 28,00 €
For young up to 15 years 18,00 €
For children up to 12 years it's Free in the Bus, NOT in the Van

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE:
when there are few people we use a minivan with 8+1 seats

BOOKING and RESERVATION:
Write an email to esperienzeculturali@gmail.com

CHIANTI TOUR

Our 5 hours guided bus tour is the most comfortable way to get a glimpse of Tuscan countryside with its vineyards, olive trees, castles and little Medieval towns.
With one afternoon you can see the highlights of this region, taste Its wines that have made it world-famous.

What will you see?

* the heart of the Chianti Classico area and the picturesque views of the rolling landscape of Tuscany
* the historical Radda in Chianti a Medieval town located on the hill that separates Val di Pesa from Val d’Arbia. In the 1400s Radda became a Florentine fortress, which made it the chief town of Chianti league. Still today the ancient wall surrounding the town as well as look-out towers remind these long passed days.
* the famous Winery of Castello d’Albola where the local guide will introduce you with the secrets of wine production and serve you locally produced wines: white Chardonnay and important reds Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Vin Santo and the national spirit Grappa.. You will also taste the Extra Virgin olive oil.
* a medieval village of Vertine The medieval castle of Vertine is a well-preserved castle surrounded by nearly intact walls. The narrow streets within the walls lead the way to small squares scattered here and there. Largely out of the way for most of the tourists, this village provides a unique opportunity to discover the true medieval spirit of Tuscany.

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CRETE SENESI AND BRUNELLO & MONTALCINO TOUR

Crete Senesi, situated South of Siena, is a region whose enigmatic beauty lies in its clayish soil that covers the hilly landscape creating a magic atmosphere with every day a different colour.

Brunello di Montalcino has become one of the handful of DOGC wines hunted by wine collectors, because its depth of flafor and tongue-curling tannins give it the potential to age for decade.

What will you see?
* magic views of the always changeble landscape of Crete Senesi
* a medieval village of Chiusure
* Casato Prime Donne that produces the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino wines, the best and the most expensive ones produced in Tuscany. An experienced guide will introduce you first with the secrets of wine production which will then be followed by tasting.
* Medieval town of Montalcino, very famous for his excellent wine and his Fortress where the Repubblic of Siena was able to resiste against Firenze untill 1559

SAN GIMIGNANO & VERNACCIA TOUR

San Gimignano, situated north west of Siena, is the town of towers that keep the skyline of a real medieval town. Rich and powerful in the 13nt century thanks to commerce and typical productions Vernaccia wines and Saffron, still active today, is still retaining its magnificent beauty.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first wine in Italy to get the DOC appellation in 1966 and it is the oldest kind of grapes that have been used in Italy by Etruscan 2500 years ago. This lovely white wine has recently been joined by the wonderful production of red wines.

What will you do?
• Visit of San Gimignano the town of the towers, with its medieval palaces and walls and its breathtaking views on the Tuscan andscapes.
• A winery that will introduce you to the secrets of wine production and tasting the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano and other wonderful red wines.
• Stop in a panoramic place to take pictures of the town and of the grapes

PIENZA & MONTEPULCIANO TOUR

Pienza, a small town near Siena, is a rare example of Renaissance architecture. Defined the "ideal city", the "utopian city", it represents one of the best-planned Renaissance towns. Its location in the middle of Val d'Orcia and its views from the walls are breathtaking. The center of Pienza was completely redesigned by Pope Pius II in Renaissance times. The architect Bernardo Rossellino was commissioned to build a Duomo, papal palace and town hall. The construction was completed in four years. The town is also famous for the production of various kinds of special Pecorino Cheese.

Montepulciano is encircled by walls and fortifications designed by Antonio da Sangallo. Inside the walls, the streets are crammed with Renaissance-style palaces and churches, but the town is chiefly known for its wonderful local Vino Nobile wines. A long, winding street called the Corso climbs up into the main square, which crowns on the summit of the hill in Piazza Grande. The city is also characterized by the presence of various medieval cellars built under the noble palaces of the historical center.

What will you do?
- Stop for a panoramic view of the Val d'Orcia
- Visit of the Renaissance town of Pienza, the home town of the Pope Pio II
- Visit of the medieval town of Montepulciano with its wonderful streets and Palaces.
- Wine cellar tour and wine tasting of Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano wines.