Things To Do
Siena
The city of Siena is approximately 1 hour away by bus and would make a delightful day trip. Siena, a city in central Italy’s Tuscany region, is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. The fan-shaped central square, Piazza del Campo, is the site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and Torre del Mangia, a slender 14th-century tower with sweeping views from its distinctive white crown. The city’s 17 historic “contrade” (districts) extend outward from the piazza. Siena also happens to be one of the bride’s favorite cities she has visited in Italy.
Florence
As Rick Steves says, Florence, the home of the Renaissance and birthplace of our modern world, has the best Renaissance art in Europe. In a single day, you can look Michelangelo's David in the eyes, fall under the seductive sway of Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and climb the modern world's first dome, which still dominates the skyline. Of course, Florentine art goes beyond paintings and statues — enjoy the food, fashion, and street markets. Sure, Florence is touristy. But where else can you stroll the same pedestrian streets walked by Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Botticelli while savoring the world's best gelato? Florence is a great option for an overnight stay or day trip during your trip.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano is an Italian hill town in Tuscany, southwest of Florence. Encircled by 13th-century walls, its old town centers on Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. It has a skyline of medieval towers, including the stone Torre Grossa. The Duomo di San Gimignano is a 12th-century church with frescoes by Ghirlandaio in its Santa Fina Chapel.
Wine Tasting Agriturismo Castello della Paneretta
The medieval castle and winery is situated in the Chianti Classico area on the western slopes of the Elsa valley, looking towards San Gimignano. In 1577 Ludovico Capponi restored the castle and commissioned Bernardino Poccetti, important painter, to fresco the loggia of the court. Production of wine is documented from 1596 on and until today we preserve the tradition and in our vineyards grow exclusively tuscan grape varieties which were used for high quality wines.
Wine Tasting- Castello di Monsanto
This 395-acre estate was built on the exclusive production of its Chianti Classico Riserva and the true gem of the winery, the Chianti Classico Riserva II Poggio, considered one of the world's greatest red wines.
Wine Tasting- La Ripa
La Ripa is located on the border between the territories of Florence and Siena, in the area of Barberino Val d’Elsa and Castellina in Chianti townships, in the heart of the High Chianti Classico zone, on the “Strada Provinciale dei Poggi” that goes from San Donato in Poggio to Castellina in Chianti, and has an extension of about 140 hectares. of which about 16 hectares are vineyards and about 12 hectares are written into the Register of Chianti Classico DOCG vineyards. The rest of the property is cultivated with olive groves and grains.