Infos
- Steam train trip to the real Tuscan roots
- History and local flavours combined in one tour
- Experience a genuine village festival
Offer your clients a unique experience aboard a vintage steam train, journeying through the picturesque hills of Southern Tuscany. Your group will enjoy a scenic ride through the rolling countryside and immerse themselves in the charm of a local village festival. Each date features a different festival, showcasing the distinct traditions of the village. This historic train ride transports travelers back in time, offering a rare glimpse into the authentic Tuscan way of life and the hidden gems surrounding Siena.
- Arrival
- Perugia and Assisi
- Steam Train journey
- Montepulciano, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni
- Day at Leisure
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Perugia and Assisi
Guided tour of Perugia’s historic centre, beautifully preserving its medieval heritage.
Afternoon visit to Assisi: the Town Square and the churches of St Clare and San Ruffino.
The tour includes a visit to St. Francis Basilica with its wonderful frescoes by Giotto.
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Perugia and Assisi excursion
- 1 x entrance to the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi
- 1 x headsets for the St Francis Basilica in Assisi
3 Steam Train journey
Train journey on a historic steam locomotive through the Tuscan countryside of Val d’Orcia.
Visit to a typical village.
Participation in a local folk festival.
- The exact timetable and destination depends on your chosen departure date. -
- 1 x FD tour guide for the steam train trip and village festival excursion
- 1 x trip by vintage steam train through the Crete Senesi
- 1 x visit to a village festival – location depending on date booked
4 Montepulciano, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni
Guided tour of Montepulciano, a well-preserved Renaissance town surrounded by hills and vineyards.
Pecorino-cheese tasting in Pienza, with explanation of the production process at a local farmhouse.
Visit to Bagno Vignoni, a fascinating thermal town preferred by several film-makers.
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni and Pienza excursion
- 1 x tasting of locally produced pecorino cheese in Pienza
5 Day at leisure – optional Siena & San Gimignano
Guided tour of Siena, with its shell-shaped square and the romantic cobblestone streets around the Cathedral and Baptistery.
Visit to San Gimignano: walls and iconic stone-towers of the “Medieval Manhattan”.
Gelato tasting at the world-renowned Dondoli.
- FD local tour guide for the & San Gimignano excursion from € 350,- per group
- 3h licensed guide for Siena city tour from € 200,- per group
- Gelato tasting in San Gimignano from € 5,- per person
6 Departure
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