Tuscany culture vacation, tailor-made

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The itinerary includes travel by public transport in Tuscany, with regional train journeys between Florence and Siena and between Siena and Chiusi, as well as a local bus service from Siena to Monteriggioni.

The tour also includes stays at Podere Molinaccio and Poggio del Pero, two restored country properties. Podere Molinaccio has been restored using local materials and traditional rural architectural features. The property uses solar panels for heating, lighting and air conditioning. The surrounding grounds include areas planted with native species.

Meals included during the tour feature traditional dishes prepared with local and seasonal ingredients, where available. Accommodation providers also have procedures for separating and managing food waste.

ENVIRONMENT

Both the wine and olive oil produced at Agriturismo Poggio del Pero are certified organic. The farm has been producing organic extra virgin olive oil for more than 20 years. The olive groves are located on terraces in the hills surrounding Lake Trasimeno, at altitudes ranging from 350 to 650 metres, on soils containing marl and sandstone.

The farm also produces IGP Umbria wines using organic farming practices. Both the olive oil and wine are certified organic by ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica e Ambientale). Organic production at the farm does not use synthetic products during the agronomic phases covered by the certification.

During the tour, travelers are encouraged to follow local waste-sorting instructions. In the places visited, waste may be separated into different categories, including paper, plastic, glass, tins and organic waste, according to local collection systems.

In Siena, travelers can use the designated waste and recycling bins provided throughout the city. Visitors are encouraged to follow the information displayed on the bins and dispose of paper and cardboard, plastic, glass and other waste in the appropriate containers.

People

We are a local company and work with local businesses and professionals. The guides who accompany our tours are local professionals who share their knowledge of the places visited, including stories and details that may not be found in guidebooks. Transportation is provided by a local company, with local drivers accompanying the group throughout the itinerary.

We work with locally based suppliers and small businesses, including accommodation providers, guides and transport companies. Many of the providers we work with are small, independently operated businesses that focus on personalised service.

Our tours include opportunities to meet local people and experience places through the knowledge and perspectives of those who live and work there. Depending on the itinerary, travelers may visit local businesses and producers and have the opportunity to learn about local traditions, daily life and cultural practices.