The Tuscany of Dante Alighieri between Siena and Florence
Six days stay in Tuscany between "inferno, purgatorio and paradiso"
What’s common to Valdichiana Senese, Siena and Florence, more than good wines the art and the beautiful of Tuscany known all over the world? The answer is Dante Alighieri the great poet.
Valdichiana Living offers you an exclusive travel idea in Tuscany inspired by the Divine Comedy. You will stay in Sienese Valdichiana, the 2020 Italian wellness destination, and from here you will discover hell, purgatory and paradise in an exclusive six-day itinerary in the heart of Tuscany.
On this itinerary you will descend into hell in the underground tunnels of Sinalunga. From here you will arise up to the circle of greedy, where you will be tempted by the Chianina meat and the vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. You will then reach the purgatory where you will meet Ghino di Tacco who will accompany you to visit the Torrita di Siena.
The ascent to heaven will be completed in Siena, the city of Pia de' Tolomei, where you will visit the Duomo Museum and the "gate of heaven", the top of the Cathedral from which you will enjoy a unique view.
Then you will visit Florence, where Dante Alighieri was born. A guide will accompany you to the most significant places related to Dante: Cerchi and Donati’s towers, Dante’s house, the church of Santa Margherita where he met Beatrice for the first time.You will also see Piazza della Signoria where the famous Farinata degli Uberti lived, and the entire religious complex of Piazza del Duomo with the Baptistery where Dante was baptized.
The offer includes a copy of “Divina Commedia - L'Inferno" illustrated by Simone Ginanneschi.
Prices include
- Five nights stay in Agriturismo in Torrita di Siena or Sinalunga
Tour:
- Chianina tour with visit of a Chianina breeding
- Visit of Sinalunga and underground tunnels
- Visit of Torrita di Siena with a special guide, Ghino di Tacco
- Guided visit of Florence
- Tasting of pastry and typical sweets at Nannini Bakery in Siena
- Lunch with Chianina meat products
- Tasting of craft beer
Tickets:
- Entrance to Opera Museum of Siena (the Cathedral, the Piccolomini Library, the Gate of Heaven, the Baptistry, the Crypt, the Museo dell'Opera, the Panorama from the Unfinished Façade, the Oratory of St. Bernardino and the Costone Gardens)
Supplemental charges
Transportation service, available on request
