Description
Let's speak Italian while visiting Montepuciano, Pienza and the Val d'Orcia, getting to know magnificent landscapes, art, culture, food and wine.
Itinerary (3 hours per day (lessions of 50 minutes) + 2 excursions outside the city)
9 am - 11:30 am
Here is an example of a weekly schedule. The program can be modified to meet the needs of the participants.
Day 1 - Monday - The history of Montepulciano
A chat and a coffee, a walk along the Corso and up to Piazza Grande, a visit of the Cathedral, visit of the town hall tower (or of the museum).
Day 2 - Tuesday - The Renaissance I
Walk to the Temple of San Biagio, a masterpiece of the late Renaissance, visit of the church. Visit of a historic wine cellar.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Il Renaissance II
Visit to the Renaissance town of Pienza (transfer to/from Pienza included). Walk to the Romanesque church of Corsignano.
Day 4 - Thursday - Local produce
Walk in the countryside. Class at the weekly market. Sandwich with porchetta in the park.
Day 5 - Friday - A tour in Val d'Orcia
A tour in the magic of Val d'Orcia. Visit to Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico (transfer included). Goodbye aperitif.
Prices
1 person = € 1025
2 people = € 855 per person
The tour is organized in cooperation with the agency Terre Toscane. No deposit required until availability is confirmed.
Tiffany, Australiana –
Thank you Daniela & Il Sasso for a fabulous week in stunning Montepulciano. A wonderful way to see a little of Tuscany, learn something about the history of the area & improve my very basic Italian. Daniela is a fantastic & very patient teacher. Grazie mille!!