2-Hour Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey Tour
Highlights
Siena
art, cultural, historical, walking, Eco Tourism
Tour Type
art, cultural, historical, walking, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, French, German, Italian
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
Description
Visit Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, located in one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, known for the environmental integrity, natural beauty, and the rarefaction of human settlement. Experience the place of peace and serenity, immersed in the famous Crete Senesi (hills of Siena), still lived by Olivetan monks who open their doors to the visitors. Discover the church, the wooden choir, the library, and the cloister entirely frescoed by the great artists, Luca Signorelli and Sodoma.
Itinerary
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Visit Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey
- Visit the monastic complex, today still inhabited by Olivetan Benedictine monks who welcome their visitors with their herbalist’s shop located at the entrance; you will find natural products for body care made by the monks themselves.
- Visit the precious library, a place where monks wrote, studied and decorated books.
- Before leaving the place of peace, go to see the wine cellar of the abbey; large oak barrels are kept in this wonderful cellar that contains the wine produced in the area. On request, it is possible to organize a wine tasting.
- In the end, continue the visit to Chiusure, one of the most picturesque villages of the Crete Senesi.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 10 | /group |
| 11 to 20 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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