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Via della Diana, 4
Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Tel +39 0577 223885
Fax +39 0577 222556
info@chiostrodelcarmine.com
Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Tel +39 0577 223885
Fax +39 0577 222556
info@chiostrodelcarmine.com
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LAST MINUTE OFFER !!!
Valid from 29/05/2011 to 31/12/2011
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SPECIAL LAST MINUTE OFFER!
Call or send an email to our receptionists and ask for the last minute rate on sale up to 70 % off. ** rates are valid only for reservations made from 7pm of the check in day. Offer subject to availability. Price starting from: 1.000,00 € per person Codice: 20110529103052 |
SIENA, CHIANTI CASTLE AND WINE TOUR
Valid from 01/05/2011 to 30/09/2011
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Our package includes:
- Accommodation in Il Chiostro del Carmine for 2 nights - Breakfast - 2 hours Siena tour with English speaking guide - 1 Full day tour - Pick up and drop off at the Hotel - English speaking driver - Chianti Castle tour - 1Full tasting - 1Gourmet Lunch in Chianti region DAY 1 12.00 PM - CHECK IN 03.00 PM - SIENA, THE HIGHLIGHTS WITH OFFICIAL GUIDE: Our official guide will take you through the narrow streets of the historical centre and make you discover the treasures of the city. Walking across the city ( you can choose between the main street with the medieval Palazzos of the mighty merchants or the hidden corners inhabited by the craftsmen), you will learn about the Church of san Do¬menico with the relics of Saint Catherine of Siena ,the spectacular Duomo ,with its precious marble floor, the Piccolomini Library and the famous Ambon by Nicola Pisano (1268),and Piazza del Campo, the square world famous for the horse race and for its Torre del Mangia, the second tallest tower in Italy completed in 1348. DURATION: 2 hours EXTRA COSTS: Duomo tickets DAY 2 10.00 AM - Full day excursion ?CHIANTI CASTLE AND WINE TOUR? In the morning we will reach the Chianti Classico area driving through beautiful narrow country roads. Our fist stop will be at one of the most prestigious Chianti Castles and wine estate. In the Middle Age all the 'Chianti' area was covered with many fortified settlements. These castles were fiefs of the many different local lords, like the counts Guidi, the Trebbiesi, the 'da Monte Rinaldi'. Since the 1201, after the peace of Fonterutoli, Florence starts to wield its power on the region. At the beginning of the 14th century this territory was organized in 'Terzieri' united in the new born 'Chianti League'. The expert English speaking guide will explain you all about the Castle history and the wine making process from the vine growing to the bottle ageing. At the end of the Castle tour you will taste and enjoy all the estate production as wines, oil and much more. For lunch we will reserve for you a great meal in a local ?not turisty? restaurant. We have selected for our guests some of the best restaurants of the region, where you will appreciate the tasty and gourmet Tuscany dishes. After lunch you will visit a small medieval village for sightseeing and shopping 05.00 PM - DROP OFF DAY 3 11.00 AM- CHECK OUT Price starting from: 390,00 € per person Codice: 20110507133619 |
SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO AND THE TUSCAN WINE SCHOOL
Valid from 01/05/2011 to 30/09/2011
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Our package includes:
- Accommodation in Il Chiostro del Carmine for 2 nights - Breakfast - 2 hours Siena tour with private English speaking guide - 1 Full day tour - Pick up and drop off at the Hotel - English speaking driver - The Tuscan Wine School - Full tasting - 1 Gourmet Lunch in San Gimignano DAY 1 12.00 PM - CHECK IN 03.00PM - SIENA, THE HIGHLIGHTS WITH OFFICIAL GUIDE Our official guide (with licence from the local municipal authority) will take you through the narrow streets of the historical centre and make you discover the treasures of the city. Walking across the city ( you can choose between the main street with the medieval Palazzos of the mighty merchants or the hidden corners inhabited by the craftsmen), you will learn about the Church of san Domenico with the relics of Saint Catherine of Siena ,the spectacular Duomo ,with its precious marble floor, the Piccolomini Library and the famous Ambon by Nicola Pisano (1268),and Piazza del Campo, the square world famous for the horse race and for its Torre del Mangia, the second tallest tower in Italy completed in 1348. DURATION: 2 hours EXTRA COSTS: Duomo tickets DAY 2 10.00 AM - Full day excursion "SAN GIMIGNANO AND THE TUSCAN WINE SCHOOL" The Wine School will take place during the morning in order to permit you to learn almost everything about the wine making process and Italian wine production rules and feeling the rest of the day as an expert Italian wine connoisseur. During our full day tour you'll taste some of the most renowned Tuscan wines as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Chianti Classico, Riserva and Supertuscans. The owner will show us how to professionally taste the flavored Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Balsamic Vinegar,Truffle Oil and Pecorino cheese will be served during the wine school. To complete the tasting the owner will serve you the famous Tuscan dessert wine Vinsanto and cantucci bis¬cuits. On the road to San Gimignano our guide will introduce you into the history of this romantic and well pre¬served medieval village. We will reserve for you a great meal in a local ?not touristy? restaurant. We have selected for our guests some of the best restaurants of the region, where you will appreciate the tasty and gourmet Tuscany dishes. After lunch, you?ll spend a couple of hours into San Gimignano village for sightseeing and shopping through the city centre. In San Gimignano is possible to climb up the ?Torre Grossa? to enjoy a spectacular view over the valley or, if you prefer, you can taste some more wine at the ?Vernaccia Wine Museum?and obviously don?t miss the ?Best Ice-cream? in the world. A local map and guide plus some of our personal recommendation will be provide. 05.00PM DROP OFF DAY 3 11.00 AM- CHECK OUT Price starting from: 390,00 € per person Codice: 20110507090450 |
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