Valdichiana Aretina, south-east part of Tuscany, has always been a land of passage that has seen populations of all kinds. Every merchant, pilgrim or simple traveler who has crossed these hills and valleys has witnessed places of Tuscan art, history and culture in these generous lands. Right here, not far from the hamlet of Marciano della Chiana and Foiano della Chiana, is the plain of Scannagallo, where the most important battle in the history of this region was fought: the battle of Scannagallo (or of Marciano), which with the victory of the Florentine faction marked the way for the birth of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
The journey to the dawn of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany begins with its ancient capital, Florence, precisely in Palazzo Vecchio, in the Sala del Cinquecento. A painting by Vasari is held here with Florentine pride, testifying the importance of the event: the Battle of Scannagallo, which depicts the victory of the ancient Republic of Florence. From here you will then arrive in Valdichiana Aretina for your stay. A naturalistic trekking awaits you in Foiano della Chiana, to visit the beauties of Tuscan nature and the battle memorial attributed to Vasari. Also awaiting your visit in these areas are the castles of Marciano della Chiana and the tower, and the castle of Lucignano and the local Civic Museum.
Day 1
Entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence to admire the Battle of Scannagallo by Giorgio Vasari.
Arrival and accommodation in a farmhouse in Valdichiana Aretina.
Day 2
Naturalistic trekking in Foiano della Chiana with excursion guide: route of about 5 km from the Church of San Francesco to Santo Stefano della Vittoria, a 16th century temple attributed to Giorgio Vasari and built by Cosimo I de' Medici near the Scannagallo plain where in August 1554 the Florentine troops of the Hispanic imperial coalition defeated the French and Siena ones in the Battle of Scannagallo, during the War of Siena.
Return by transfer.
Day 3
Guided tour of one of the castles represented in Vasari's painting, the castle of Marciano della Chiana and entrance to the Tower.
Day 4
Guided tour of the other castle represented in Vasari's painting, the castle of Lucignano.
Entrance to the Civic Museum of Lucignano.
Day 5
Check out and departure.
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Services included4-night stay in a farmhouse in Valdichiana Aretina with accommodation in a double room; Entrance to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence; Naturalistic trekking in Foiano della Chiana with excursion guide; route of about 5 km from S.Francesco to the temple of S.Stefano della Vittoria (with return transfer). Guided tour of Marciano della Chiana and entrance to the Tower of Marciano; Participation in the historical re-enactment of the battle of Scannagallo; Guided tour of Lucignano and entrance to the Civic Museum of Lucignano. |
4-night stay in a farmhouse in Valdichiana Aretina with accommodation in a double room; Entrance to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence; Naturalistic trekking in Foiano della Chiana with excursion guide; route of about 5 km from S.Francesco to the temple of S.Stefano della Vittoria (with return transfer). Guided tour of Marciano della Chiana and entrance to the Tower of Marciano; Participation in the historical re-enactment of the battle of Scannagallo; Guided tour of Lucignano and entrance to the Civic Museum of Lucignano. |
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Services excludedTourist tax and transfer service |
Tourist tax and transfer service |
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CancellationCancellations arriving within 24 h before the start of the tour: 100% refund. Cancellations arriving over 24 h before the start of the tour: no refund. |
Cancellations arriving within 24 h before the start of the tour: 100% refund. Cancellations arriving over 24 h before the start of the tour: no refund. |
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