MONTEVERDI TUSCANY ITINERARIES INSPIRATION
FAMILIES
From bike rides, horse rides and hikes in the nearby Pietraporciana nature reserve, to perfecting tasty mocktails, going on a hunt around our grounds or boasting new culinary skills during one of our cooking classes, we offer an array of experiences for a fun Tuscan family getaway, both on-site or around the hotel, via our trusted network of suppliers.
Tuscany's invigorating landscapes, hilltowns, local farms and pasta factories will keep your brood immersed in its richness and inspired by its beauty.
Day one
Staying three nights in one of our family-friendly accommodations, discover the hotel upon arriving. Why not try a mocktail masterclass before dinner?
Day two
Visit one of our favourite local farms and explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside; after dinner, give into our movie night, complete with home made popcorn!
Day three
Enjoy a day at the hotel to take part in our family cooking class, then burn it all off with a bike ride to Pietraporciana, on the doorsteps of the hotel.
*Recommended length of stay: three nights, four days
*Recommended age for children: any!
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS/BIRTHDAYS
Celebrate another tour around the sun at Monteverdi Tuscany!
Plan a two-night's/three days' stay, for a relaxed or exhilarating gathering with family and/or friends.
Day one
After arriving, enjoy Aperitivo either by the fireplace or on the bar lounge terrace with those views of the Val d'Orcia, followed by our famous Chef's Table for dinner, complete with your favourite music in the background.
Day two
Start with a yoga session or a morning group hike to open-up your appetite before lunch at Zita. A relaxing spa treatment is a must as is our wine seminar as a preamble to your celebratory private dinner.
Relax before departing or, if time allows, a guided visit to Pienza is always a good idea!
*Recommended length of stay: two nights, three days
GIRLS TRIP
Monteverdi Tuscany is the perfect setting to any getaway, including with your favourite connections, to share a memorable time together.
A two-nights, three days escape is a great taster to immerse yourselves in what Tuscany is best known for, beautiful landscapes, historical references, the world's favourite wines and food.
Day one
After a relaxed arrival, indulge in an IV treatment, orchestrated by our expert wellness center team; an invigorating potion could help unleash the cocktail master in you, just in time for our masterclass. Continue onto a private dinner, masterminded by our Chief Culinary Officer and her starling brigade, complete with handpicked wines by our charismatic sommelier.
Day two
Begin the following morning at the Monteverdi Spa, to relish on expertly given treatments and finish with a water circuit in our underground pool. Have lunch in a nearby town like Pienza or Montepulciano, at one of the best tables -courtesy of our fabulously knowledgeable Concierge team- followed by a visit to one of the artisan workshops we love. Back to base to get ready for our Chef's Table, an interactive dinner that brings together the finest seasonal ingredients within an intimate, communal format.
On departure day, if time allows, a morning yoga session will leave you peaceful and ready for the journey back.
*Recommended length of stay: two nights, three days
HONEYMOON & ANNIVERSARIES
La Bellezza surrounding us is a requisite to romance; let us help you design your honeymoon or anniversary at Monteverdi Tuscany.
Day one
Our sunset Aperitivo at our lounge bar terrace is the idyllic backdrop to cherished snapped memories and the only way to begin your celebratory journey. As an absolute succeeding, head to our Library Bar, for a private dinner of seasonal Tuscan flavours and accompanying wines, expertly handpicked by our sommelier.
Day two
Whether you choose to start the day at our spa or with a private guided hike through Pietraporciana, pursue your Tuscan immersion with a visit to one of our recommended local wineries for a private wine tasting session, a private guided tour of a nearby town or visit to local workshops. Choose to stay at the hotel to experience one of our very own workshops, expertly guided by our team: from flower arrangements to wine or cocktail masterclasses, options are endless, or, give into relaxation at our spa, under the skilled care of our therapists. End this momentous day with dinner at Oreade, where every bite is a love letter to Tuscany and feast for your palate.
Finally, relax before setting off and if time allows, go on a last walk in our gardens, taking-in those views to prepare for the journey back.
*Recommended length of stay: two nights, three days
WINTER & AUTUMN ITINERARY
At Monteverdi Tuscany, any time is the ideal time to live a slice of our Tuscan life, come what may and throughout the year. We have become experts at crafting seasonal local journeys and on-site experiences for all, bestowing upon your travel memories, including when colours fade and the crisp sound of firecracker warms you up.
Day one
Shortly after arriving, get cosy at our Lounge Bar, with your favourite wine or cocktail, infused with flavours of the moment before sharing delectable seasonal dishes at Zita.
Day two
Wake-up to the sound of nature, ponder on what to be taken by today. Why not spend the day on-site, at the hotel? Join our noteworthy cooking class held at our beautiful Culinary Academy, awaken your taste buds with an olive oil tasting or a cheese making-class led by our trusted suppliers, be taken by Tuscan beauty in an art workshop with our artist in residence or with one of our selected friends from our Black Book.
Day three
The next day, mastermind a sheltered day of exploring the surroundings: for arts aficionados, a private guided tour of Florence, Orvieto (on your way back from there, stop at Civita di Bagno Regio, also known as the dying city) or Perugia, with an obligatory detour to one of the many art galleries, museums or architectural treasures and lunch at our favourite local tables. Once back to base, be taken by more Tuscan flavours with one of our very own wine tasting sessions followed by dinner at Zita or at our Chef's Table.
Food cognoscenti will be smitten with local 'sagras' or food festivals, where seasonal products and dishes can be sampled (think newly harvested olive oils, chestnut, truffle or porcini mushroom flavoured delicacies). The Arezzo antique market is a must, as is the Montepulciano Christmas market, if visiting during the festive season.
Day Four
Plot your return to Monteverdi Tuscany over breakfast before or give into a yoga session before setting off.
*Recommended length of stay: three nights, four days
*Recommended age for children: any!
SPRING ITINERARY
As landscapes regain their vibrancy, fleeing to the Val d'Orcia in the spring will, without fail, bring you joy.
Day one
A breezy walk around our grounds will ignite your Tuscan senses and whet your appetite just in time for lunch or dinner at Oreade or Zita, to feast on locally sourced seasonal stars, cooked with utter care and deliciously delivered to quench your thirst for a taste of the best flavours of the moment.
Day two
Explore the Pietraporciana Nature Reserve, sitting right on our doorstep, where hikers and cyclists, big or small, rejoice its playground. We'll kit you with the best gear you need and our local guides, most of whom grew up in the area, will share its secrets and quirks, for a truly meaningful moment with nature. A pre-dinner detour via our spa will help you unwind and relax, ready for your next culinary journey with us.
Day three
Spring also marks the return of local festivals, seasonal exhibitions and markets like the Fiera del Primo Maggio in Montepulciano with its market and luna park; it is also when La Foce Gardens is at its best, as is the Puscina flower farm. Drive around Val d'Orcia in a vintage car or on a Vespa, stopping en route for a scenic picnic.
*Recommended length of stay: three nights, four days
*Recommended age for children: any!
SUMMER ITINERARY
In summer, life at Monteverdi Tuscany is at one's own pace. Our breezy hilltop retreat is a soothing shelter from the Tuscan sun, and a welcome pause from the valley's soaring temperatures.
Day one
Read your favourite novel in our gardens or by the pool, take a long and refreshing soak in our spa's hand carved stone tubs, as part of our signature treatments, sip that rosé on one of our terraces and savour the dolce farniente. Before dinner, don't miss our concerts in the beautiful setting of the village church.
Day two
Set off early to mingle with locals at one of the nearby festivals; Sagra dei pici in Celle sul Rigo (25 min from us), where you can sample some of the best picci pasta, Sagra dei raviolo in Contignano (30-35 min drive away), Festa degli antichi mestieri in Radicofani (30 min journey), celebrating past trades.
Day three
The next day, uncover our culinary offerings and delight yourself at our cooking class, discover new or rare wines with our sommelier during a wine masterclass and culminate your day with dinner at our Chef's Table.
Day four
Summer wouldn't be summer without its local markets with artisanal finds and local delicacies to continue your culinary journey. Alternatively, be taken by arts and culture by going on guide tour of nearby Renaissance hilltowns.
*Recommended length of stay: four nights, five days
*Recommended age for children: any!
TWO-DAY ITINERARY
If time is of the essence and only a fleeting visit is on the cards, we'll make sure you won't miss on our Tuscan essentials.
Day one
Our Monteverdi cocktail masterclass is one of the ways to settle into your Tuscan surroundings, then dinner at Zita or Oreade to sample seasonal dishes.
Day two
With one of the richest natural reserve on our doorstep, you won't need to venture far to discover nature trails on a hike or e-biking session. Mastermind a picnic lunch either on our grounds or take lunch with you on your ride/hike to enjoy. Restorative Spa and Wellness Center treatments are also on offer, complete with our relaxing yet invigorating water circuit at the Spa.
Day three
If time allows, venture out to discover the beautiful towns of Montepulciano or Pienza.
*Recommended length of stay: two nights, three days