See Montalbano, the region of hills that inspired Leonardo’s studies of nature and his celebrated landscapes, and get acquainted with the flavours of the region during a visit to the places of production of Chianti Montalbano and of the extra virgin olive oil IGP, and attend a Tuscan cookery lesson.
An easy excursion on foot along the mountain paths will lead you to discover the inspiring landscapes of the Vinci region. We advise you to come in autumn, at the time of the week-end local festivities devoted to chestnuts, to the new oil and the new wine.

Capraia and Limite, Cerreto Guidi, Vinci

Duration: 2 nights/3 days - Friday to Sunday
Valid from: April to June and September to November

The package includes:

• 2 overnight stays with breakfast in a holiday farmhouse
• Tuscan cookery lesson and lunch
• Guided walk along the paths of Montalbano
• Guided visit to an oil mill with a tasting of extra virgin Montalbano oil IGP
• Unlimited admission ticket to the museums of the Lands of the Renaissance (Collegiate Church Museum Empoli, Fucecchio Museum, Ceramics and Archaeological Museum in Montelupo, Leonardo Museum in Vinci)
• Insurance

Accommodation in double rooms

The package does not include:
Transfers, tips, extras, meals that are not specified, and anything else not mentioned above.

On request:
• Single room (supplement payable)
• Discount for a third bed

The package is available for groups all year round.
Price to be consulted.
* the price can vary depending on the type of accommodation and the period of the stay.

RECOMMENDED ITINERARY

Friday
Morning arrival. Visit to the Medici Complex at Cerreto Guidi and a local oil mill for a tasting.

Saturday
Tuscan cookery lesson in holiday farmhouse followed by lunch prepared by members of the group. Visit to the
Museo Leonardiano and the town of Vinci following the footsteps of Leonardo. Visit to the birthplace of Leonardo
in Anchiano.

Sunday
Guided walk along the paths of Montalbano, in the countryside that was the inspiration for Leonardo's studies
of nature and for his celebrated landscapes.

Festivals devoted to the produce of the land

Fiericuola di Castra - Sunday September 13, 2009
In Castra - Capraia and Limite
Market fair of the typical products of Montalbano and local handicrafts.

Fucecchio discovers ... Ancient flavours - Sunday October18, 2009
Old Town - Fucecchio
Book fair, painting exhibition by local artists, exhibition of old radio receivers, and tasting of local sweets, traditional wines and herbal infusions.

Montelupo Handicrafts - Sunday October 18, 2009
Old Town - Montelupo Fiorentino
Handicrafts and local produce fair.

I vantaggi del Buongusto - Chestnuts in the Square - Sunday, 25 October 2009
Via Roma - Vinci
Wine and food and handicrafts fair, with entertainment. Chestnuts for all.

Festival of the new wine and the new oil - Sunday 15 November 2009
Via Giovanni XXIII and Via Roma - Vinci
Exhibition fair of local produce and handicrafts and entertainment.