Sienne : locations saisonnières

Guests arrive in Piazza San Giovanni, the magnificent Piazza del Battistero, where historic buildings (such as the Palazzo del Magnifico and the Archiepiscopal Curia) are erected and the back of the Cathedral, sparkling with white and black marble and the majestic staircase. At the entrance, the guests can admire the original drawing of the Baptistery of Siena, unfinished due to the plague and two drawings made by famous architects, Louis Khan and Le Corbusier whose originals are no longer in Italy. Once here, guests have to go down, reaching an unique and inaccessible place, where the water once flowed. The "bottini" are buildings of medieval origin that brought water to the city of Siena. You will see a medieval well, an Etruscan hut dating back over 2500 years and a sandstone sediment dating back over 1 million years ago when Siena was below sea level. There you can see historical fossils. You will see another "bottino" as well used also as jail by The Noble Pandolfo Petrucci. After you can enjoy the real and unique experience of the wine tasting in an unique atmosphere. Once the experience is over, guests can buy some bottles as a souvenir.

On va fair une spéciale visite à pied dans le magnifique centre de Sienne. Nous nous rencontrerons sur la place principale, à la Fontana Gaia et de là, nous verrons ensemble les endroits les plus importants de Sienne.

Verrà effettuata la degustazione di circa 6 prodotti al tartufo presso il Ristorante di fianco al mio negozio, Gran Caffè Nannini in Piazza del Campo, la piazza più importante di Siena dove si svolge la corsa di cavalli più famosa del mondo: "Il Palio" . Il cliente potrà assaggiare salame al tartufo, Pecorino al tartufo, olio extravergine di oliva al tartufo bianco, glassa di aceto balsamico di Modena al tartufo, crema di parmigiano reggiano e tartufo bianco, salsa con olive e tartufo nero, crema di pecorino romano e tartufo, miele al tartufo. I drink ordinati al ristorante non sono inclusi. Questa esperienza non è adatta a persone con allergie alla frutta con guscio e persone intolleranti al glutine.

◢ In just couple of hours you will discover why those who had already been to Siena often say "Siena? I looove Siena!" Walking through Siena's thriving historic center, with redbrick lanes cascading every which way, you will enjoy Italy's best medieval city experience. ◢ You will discover Siena's essence wandering in narrow streets lined with colorful flags, personalized lamps, and iron rings to "park" the horses. Take time to savor the first European city to eliminate automobile traffic from its main square (1966). ◢ On 3 hours Slow-Motion Emotional Cruising you shall admire Siena's must-see beauty, with Special Touch details that, on one's own, may be easy to dismiss. ◢ We start our quest in Piazza Salimbeni (next to the historical head office of venerable Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank in the world still in business). Our journey will take us on Saint Catherine of Siena very footsteps, from her parents' house to the most decorated Cathedral in Italy. We check on Piazza del Campo, the beating heart of the city. We take the ancient Via Francigena pilgrimage route on Banchi di Sopra, home to medieval moneylenders, returning to Piazza Salimbeni.

During my cooking class, you will be able to immediately immerse yourself in a familiar and informal atmosphere, also thanks to the warm and welcoming ways of Mamma Nora. Before you know it, you will find yourself with an apron around your neck and ready to be part of her kitchen! After a welcome toast with a good glass of wine, we will begin our interactive cooking class. You will discover and learn the secrets of homemade pasta (Ravioli), how to prepare a good savory sauce (Butter and sage) to accompany it and make one of the most famous Italian desserts known all over the world : Tiramisu. Of course the menu can change according to guests's requests. We will cook together using mainly our all organic products, starting from the eggs of my hens. we will use flours of ancient Tuscan grains and above all we will cook with seasonal vegetables as they did in the past. We will use the outdoor kitchen, under the country porch of my house that overlooks the garden. We will visit the garden to pick up some herbs, and for the brave ones, there will be a visit to our chicken coop! Once finished working, we will set the table and we will finally enjoy our wonderfully prepared meals. Other things to note Please, bring a lot of joy! We will spend the day together so It is forbidden to be sad! In summer, as we are in the country side, please wear long trousers and closed shoes... or bring mosquitos repellent cream. Please, advise me in advance, if you have special requests or in case of intollerances