This is a different side of Tuscany—less iconic, more unexpected. The Crete Senesi landscape, with its soft clay hills and minimal vegetation, creates an almost surreal environment that contrasts sharply with the region’s more familiar imagery.
The experience combines landscape, culture, and wine, moving from open, silent panoramas to the structured beauty of a historic abbey, and finally into the intimacy of a boutique winery. It’s designed for those looking for something less predictable and more atmospheric.
You begin from Siena or nearby, heading into a landscape that quickly becomes sparse and open. The transition is immediate, replacing dense vineyards with wide, rolling clay formations.
Stops are made at carefully chosen viewpoints, allowing you to walk through the terrain and experience its texture and silence. The environment feels almost abstract, with shifting colors and minimal distractions.
The experience then shifts into a cultural space. The abbey introduces structure and history, with frescoes, cloisters, and stories of monastic life providing contrast to the open landscape.
The final part of the day brings you into a more intimate setting. You explore vineyards and cellars, focusing on local varietals, before moving into a guided tasting that reflects the territory.
The experience concludes with a seasonal lunch, often served with panoramic views. The pace slows down, allowing you to fully absorb the setting before returning.
• Private transportation
• Winery visit
• Wine tasting
• Lunch
This is a different side of Tuscany—less iconic, more unexpected. The Crete Senesi landscape, with its soft clay hills and minimal vegetation, creates an almost surreal environment that contrasts sharply with the region’s more familiar imagery.
The experience combines landscape, culture, and wine, moving from open, silent panoramas to the structured beauty of a historic abbey, and finally into the intimacy of a boutique winery. It’s designed for those looking for something less predictable and more atmospheric.