Discovering Leonardo Da Vinci's origins & aperitif among vineyards
Half-day experience in the artist's homeland with pick-ups from your hotel in Montecatini
Have you ever wondered where the great Leonardo da Vinci was born? His hometown is right a few minutes from Montecatini Terme! You will have the opportunity to learn about some history, art, and science, while also seeing the beautiful Tuscany countryside.
Your escort will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Montecatini, and you will arrive in about thirty minutes.
The path dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci starts from the birthplace where, according to a centuries-old tradition, he was born on Saturday, April 15, 1452. The birthplace is surrounded by green hills and from here you can admire the beautiful landscape often present in the works of the artist. Here you will have the opportunity to enter the house where a life-size hologram of the artist tells an exciting tale of his extraordinary life.
We continue to Vinci with its characteristic medieval alleys and panoramic views of the green hills.
Vinci is a very picturesque town, you will immediately notice that most things in this town revolve around Leonardo da Vinci.
Here you can have a visit on your own of the famous Museo Leonardiano inside the Castle of the Conti Guidi, where you can admire the oldest collection of machines and models dedicated to the work of Leonardo. The Museum also includes the exhibition "Leonardo and painting", an educational exhibition that presents high-resolution and life-size reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings and some drawings.
At the end, we will walk together through the village's small streets and visit the church of S. Croce, where we can admire the ancient baptismal font in which Leonardo was baptised.
At this point, we will have two different options: during winter season, we'll have a delicious light lunch that includes cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia, and a glass of wine or soft drink, and during summer season on the way back we will stop at a farm for a fantastic and suggestive aperitif in the vineyard.
After the exploration, simply sit back, relax, and enjoy your transportation back to Montecatini with your mind full of enchanting memories.
Prices include
- Roundtrip shuttle service from your accommodation
- Live commentary on board
- English, French and Italian-speaking driver
- Escorted walking tour of Vinci
- Aperitif with tyipcal products in the vineyards. Typical Tuscan platter with a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia and other mixed tastings, including a cocktail or a glass of wine or 1 bottle of wine every 4 people. In case of bad weather, aperitif will be served in the indoor rooms (option available only in summer season)
During winter season (from Oct to May), instead of aperitif among vineyards: light lunch including a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia, and a glass of wine or a soft drink.
Supplemental charges
- Entrance fee to Leonardo’s birthplace and the Leonardian Museum (€. 14,00 per person, to be paid on-site); The entrance fee also includes the exhibition "Leonardo and painting", an educational exhibition that presents high-resolution and life-size reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings and some drawings.
Meeting point
Plan
- Montecatini Terme. Departure by van 10:00 am
- Anchiano. Leonardo da Vinci's hometown.
- Vinci. Town and museums.
- Church of S. Croce in Vinci
- Local Farm. Aperitif among the vineyards.
- Montecatini Terme. Return to your hotel in Montecatini by van.
Cancellation
and no-show policies
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
