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MONTERIGGIONI HIKE with wine tasting

//MONTERIGGIONI HIKE with wine tasting
MONTERIGGIONI HIKE with wine tasting2024-02-08T11:38:47+00:00

Project Description

Schedule 2024
Meeting point – 9:00am from Siena Train Station
March to December – Monday and Thursday

Leisurely 3 hour hike on Francigena pilgrim footpath in the morning.
Visit the beautifully preserved fortress of Monteriggioni with tasting of local organic wines.

Your meeting point is at 9:00am from the Siena train station right in front of the pharmacy.

Give your mind a peaceful rest from the noise of the crowded towns, follow your expert guide on a pleasant walk along the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim route for the first time plotted down by the Archbishop ‘Sigeric the serious’ of Canterbury on his return from Rome in the 9th century and considered the main artery to Rome throughout the middle ages. This route, that has for centuries been a highway of men and emotions, a spiritual pilgrimage and a wealthy trade route, has been forgotten and almost entirely relegated to history by the modern paved car roads. Only recently the route has been brought back from the grip of modernity and is today enjoyed by many pilgrims and hikers alike.

Experience the beauty of the mixture between the Tuscan countryside and the glory of its medieval past, still present in its wonderfully preserved castles, villages and ruins. See the Tuscany you would never want to miss before returning home, pass through forests and fields, vineyards and olive groves from Siena to the imposing fortress of Monteriggioni. A medieval walled town located on a natural hillock, built by the Sienese in the thirteenth century as a bastion of defense in their wars against Florence. It withstood many attacks from both the Florentines and the forces of the Bishop of Volterra until in an act of reconciliation with the Medicis, the town’s captain simply handed the keys of the town over to the Medicean forces – considered a “great betrayal” by the town’s people. Once in Monteriggioni, you will enjoy a guided tasting of local organic wines before saying goodbye to your guide for the end of the tour. Feel free to explore the village and the surrounding area at your own pace. You will be given a bus ticket to return to Siena. Buses leave on the hour (every hour) and can be taken at whatever time you prefer from the nearby bus stop. The hiking tour is suitable for anyone in good physical condition and with experience in long walks.

It is highly recommended you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, to bring water, a hat and in summer, sunblock cream and rain coat in case of light rain.

Please notice the tour will be cancelled with possibility to  postpone it in case of bad weather.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Company of Expert local guides who illustrate the sights

  • Walk through hiking trails and countryside paths with no vehicular traffic

  • Guided organic wine tasting in Monteriggioni

INFOS

  • Meeting time/point: 09:00 am outside the Farmacia Comunale next to Siena Train Station main entrance

  • Duration: 4.0 hours (3 hours hike – 1 hours transport to starting point and tasting in Monteriggioni)

  • Participants: Tour takes place from 2 to 16 participants

  • Languages: Expert English speaking guide

  • Included: Morning transport to starting point for guided hike to Monteriggioni. Wine tasting in the fortress. Return bus ticket to Siena with instructions for returning in your own time.

  • Bring along: Comfortable shoes, bottle of water, sunblock cream, raincoat

  • Requirements: Must be able to walk on country lanes for 10km

PRICES

  • 55.00 per person

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