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Tour of the Thermal Spas

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Relax in Monte Amiata’s hot springs. This tour has been organised to suit those who have only limited time available.It is a relaxing stay featuring visits to hot springs in the area.

DAY 1

Arrival

Arrival at the hotel in the late afternoon and a cocktail to welcome you. Dinner with traditional dishes from the area which go well with wines from Montalcino, Montecucco, Scansano and Monrtepulciano. After dinner Cesare Moroni will give a talk with slides about the area.

DAY 2

Abbadia San Salvatore and the hot springs at San Filippo

After a short walk in the woods surrounding the hotel we shall set off for Abbadia San Salvatore, where we shall visit the medieval village, the splendid Abbey and the MiningMuseum which illustrates the epic cultural history of the people of Amiata in the last century. Next we shall visit Aurelio Visconti’s herbal liqueur workshop.He is a great expert on the medicinal plants found on Monte Amiata, and makes several liqueurs using the old recipes handed down from the Abbey’s Cistercian monks. Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant, the “Gatto e la Volpe” (The Cat and the Fox). In the afternoon we shall go to the hot springs at San Filippo.Relax and rest in Amiata’s hot waters.There is also a delightful walk along the sulphurous stream that flanks the little hamlet. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner will be followed by an evening of music.

DAY 3

Castiglion D’Orcia and the hot water springs at Bagno Vignoni

Leave for Castiglion D’Orcia and a visit to its characteristic square called the Piazza del Vecchietta.A visit follows to Rocca a Tentennano - the old bastion of the Salimbeni family. After that we shall go to Bagno Vignoni for lunch.The afternoon will be spent bathing at the spa. Return to the hotel.

DAY 4

The Hot Springs at Saturnia

After breakfast leave for the main hot water spring at Saturnia. The beautiful sulphurous pool is memorably tranquil. In the late morning leave the pool to eat in a typical restaurant. After a visit to Saturnia itself, return to the hotel. Final departure.

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