A Sunday in the Crete Senesi Between Artist Gardens And Benedictine Monasteries
Asciano, IT
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Duration 7 hours
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Includes lunch
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Private tour experience
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Admission to Abbey included
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Italian-speaking guide
Explore the Crete Senesi's hidden gardens and monasteries on a unique 7-hour guided tour, including a delightful lunch.
Included
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Lunch
Excluded
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Private transportation
Explore the Crete Senesi's hidden gardens and monasteries on a unique 7-hour guided tour, including a delightful lunch.
Highlights
- Discovering wood creatures and inscriptions at Bosco della Ragnaia
- Hidden and difficult to access private garden
- Silence and tranquility at the Abbey
- Walking among endless lanes in the wood-garden
Meeting Point
We are in the parking lot of the Abbey
Monte Oliveto Maggiore, 53041 Asciano SI , Italy
End Point
The tour ends at the Bosco della Ragnaia. After the guided tour, people are free to leave.
S. Craige Podere Bertagn, 53020 San Giovanni d'Asso SI , Italy
What to expect
Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore
The Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is a splendid monastic complex, as well as a treasure trove of art treasures, located in Asciano, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. Silence reigns here. The Great Cloister, the true heart of the Abbey, is famous for the impressive cycle of frescoes by Luca Signorelli and Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as il Sodoma, which completely cover it. Our guide will lead us to the discovery of this majestic Benedictine monastery.
100 minutes
Admission Included
Bosco della Ragnaia
A few kilometers from the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and from the Baths of Rapolano, there is the "Bosco della Ragnaia", a wood-garden, a contemporary work, created by the American artist Sheppard Craige. In 2015 the Bosco della Ragnaia was among the finalists at the European Garden Award in the Innovative Contemporary Concept or Design of a Park or Garden category. We will walk among the endless lanes to discover wood creatures and inscriptions, which are there, waiting to be noticed, some family members, others enigmatic, others still fruit of the capricious sense of the artist himself.
100 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Visit nearby Baths of Rapolano for relaxation. -
Explore local shops in Asciano for souvenirs.
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Bring a camera for stunning photo opportunities.
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Wear comfortable shoes for garden walks.
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Check local events at the Abbey for added culture.
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