4 Days / 3 Nights
Siena (3 nights)
From your base in the charming medieval town of Siena, experience hilltop villages, rows of vineyards, and culinary specialties of Tuscany.
Enjoy a privately guided walk of Siena and marvel at the many sites of the city including the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall), the majestic gothic Basilica of San Domenico and the Piazza del Campo, where the horse race (Palio di Siena) is held twice a year.
Venture to the beautiful countryside of the Orcia Valley, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004; visit the quaint village of Montepulciano, the Renaissance center of Pienza and the hill town of Montalcino; savor the food and wine these towns are famous for: Pecorino cheese, Nobile and Brunello wines.
Finally, take a traditional Tuscan cooking class in Siena and learn the secrets of this delicious cuisine!
This is a great Add-On Package for anyone visiting Tuscany, Rome, or any part of Italy.
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ItineraryToday, arrive in Siena on your own and check in to the hotel.
This afternoon, enjoy a private, guided walking tour and visit Siena's major tourist attractions including Piazza del Campo, the true heart of the town, the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall) and the majestic Basilica of San Domenico.
*The arrival transfer from Florence or Rome airport or from Siena train station is not included in the price of this package. We are happy to arrange it for you.
Venture to the beautiful countryside of the Orcia Valley to discover ancient, hilltop villages, rows of vineyards, and culinary specialties while surrounded by unique scents and amazing tastes. Crossed by the Orcia River, from which the Valley was named, this amazing region of Tuscany has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, and it is considered to be a rustic treasure with breathtaking views and picturesque landscapes.
You will first stop in Montepulciano, where you will have a wine tasting in one of the old cellars in the historical center. Then you will visit the Renaissance center of Pienza, defined the 'ideal city' for the harmonious combination of its architectural treasures. Pienza is also famous for the production of the Pecorino Cheese, which you will have a chance to taste in one of the local stores. A typical Tuscan lunch will be served in one of the restaurants in Pienza. In the afternoon, upon your arrival in Montalcino, feel free to walk among the artisan shops and small cafes while discovering monumental building dating back to the fourteenth-century. Before heading back to Siena, you will stop in a local winery for a guided tour and wine tasting of the Brunello wine.
Enjoy a morning or afternoon cooking class at Chef Lella's cooking school in the center of Siena. Join a small group and take a traditional Tuscan cooking lesson to learn the secrets of this delicious cuisine! You will later enjoy eating what you prepared during your cooking class.
This morning you may wake at your leisure and enjoy breakfast in your hotel before it's time to check out.
The day is yours. You can either stay and explore Siena, or continue on your own travel itinerary.
*The departure transfer to Siena train station or another destination is not included in the price of this package. We are happy to arrange it for you.
Hotel Information
Overnight Stays: Siena (3 nights) 
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