THIS STRIKING “AGRITURISMO” IS THE PERFECT PLACE FROM WHICH TO ENJOY A UNIQUE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE AND OFFERS ALL THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES YOU NEED TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VACATION. PERFECTLY LOCATED IN AN OASIS CLOSE TO THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC AREA OF TUSCANY. The history of the Residence Pratomagno began in the mid-nineteenth century. The structure was founded as a foundry for metal processing and the production of objects for agricultural use. The fumes produced by the metal fusion were dispersed through the large brick chimneys still visible today. Then the production of Flour and the activity of Filanda was added. The silkworms for yarn production were bred inside the complex, only 30 years later. To improve the new type of machining, the owner installed an electric turbine, later used to supply electricity to the whole country of Loro Ciuffenna until the 1930s.
What is included in the tour
- Accomodations
- Guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel insurance
- Guide
- Explore florence
Day 1 Day one: San Gimignano and Siena
Your driver will meet you at 9 AM in front of platform 16 at the train station in Florence. We will go straight to San Gimignano, where you can spend two hours wandering through this astonishing medieval town, visiting its delightful shops offering local crafts, food, and wine, or viewing its astonishing collection of Renaissance and contemporary art. The town’s untouched medieval architecture is famous across the world; the town still boasts fourteen of the imposing towers that the aristocracy built as their homes in the Medieval and Renaissance periods; not only do they lend an extra touch of magic to the town’s atmosphere, they also provide incredible views of the valley and the town.
At noon, the driver will accompany you to a local farmhouse to lunch on the cuisine of the region, perhaps accompanied by a glass or two of Vernaccia, the area’s most famous white wine. Vernaccia is one of the most highly rated wines in Tuscany, with a very long historical pedigree. During the Renaissance, the wine from this region became the most sought after in all of Italy. The grapes from which the wine is made are mentioned as early as 1276 in civic records, and it warranted a mention in Dante’s Divine Comedy.
Day 2 Day two: Chianti Wine Tour
The perfect day for wine aficionados; your whole day today will be devoted to food and wine. We will take in three vineyards and cellars to find out all about the history and production techniques of the world-famous Chianti wine. You will be able to taste a number of different wines at each stop, and also sample some of Tuscany’s famous extra-virgin olive oil.
Having eaten and drunk our fill, we will move on to Greve, the home of the most famous butcher’s and delicatessen in Tuscany, a perfect place to stock up on all the products you’ve been sampling during the day.
On the way back, you will enjoy your dinner at the farmhouse’s restaurant.
Day 3 Day three: Hot Springs and Val d’Orcia
A wonderful day of relaxation to round off your time in Tuscany. Once you’ve had breakfast and packed your suitcase, we’ll travel to the wonderful outdoor hot springs in San Filippo, where you can immerse yourself in one of the most relaxing environments Europe has to offer. You can wander through the woods, passing waterfalls and charming little pools, until finally, in the heart of the woods, you will find the “White Whale”, a 48°C hot spring; immerse yourself there or stroll on and choose whichever pool you like the look of best. Thoroughly relaxed, take a stroll around San Filippo and go on to lunch in a local trattoria. We will finish your day, and your tour, with a stunning scenic drive through the Val d’Orcia region, stopping in a local winery near of Montalcino for a wine tasting before coming back to Florence’s Santa Maria Novella railway station
