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We are going to do a special walking tour in the beautiful center of Siena. We will meet in the main square, at the Fontana Gaia and from there we will see the more important places of Siena together.

Guests arrive in Piazza San Giovanni, the magnificent Piazza del Battistero, where historic buildings (such as the Palazzo del Magnifico and the Archiepiscopal Curia) are erected and the back of the Cathedral, sparkling with white and black marble and the majestic staircase. At the entrance, the guests can admire the original drawing of the Baptistery of Siena, unfinished due to the plague and two drawings made by famous architects, Louis Khan and Le Corbusier whose originals are no longer in Italy. Once here, guests have to go down, reaching an unique and inaccessible place, where the water once flowed. The "bottini" are buildings of medieval origin that brought water to the city of Siena. You will see a medieval well, an Etruscan hut dating back over 2500 years and a sandstone sediment dating back over 1 million years ago when Siena was below sea level. There you can see historical fossils. You will see another "bottino" as well used also as jail by The Noble Pandolfo Petrucci. After you can enjoy the real and unique experience of the wine tasting in an unique atmosphere. Once the experience is over, guests can buy some bottles as a souvenir.

During my cooking class, you will be able to immediately immerse yourself in a familiar and informal atmosphere, also thanks to the warm and welcoming ways of Mamma Nora. Before you know it, you will find yourself with an apron around your neck and ready to be part of her kitchen! After a welcome toast with a good glass of wine, we will begin our interactive cooking class. You will discover and learn the secrets of homemade pasta (Ravioli), how to prepare a good savory sauce (Butter and sage) to accompany it and make one of the most famous Italian desserts known all over the world : Tiramisu. Of course the menu can change according to guests's requests. We will cook together using mainly our all organic products, starting from the eggs of my hens. we will use flours of ancient Tuscan grains and above all we will cook with seasonal vegetables as they did in the past. We will use the outdoor kitchen, under the country porch of my house that overlooks the garden. We will visit the garden to pick up some herbs, and for the brave ones, there will be a visit to our chicken coop! Once finished working, we will set the table and we will finally enjoy our wonderfully prepared meals. Other things to note Please, bring a lot of joy! We will spend the day together so It is forbidden to be sad! In summer, as we are in the country side, please wear long trousers and closed shoes... or bring mosquitos repellent cream. Please, advise me in advance, if you have special requests or in case of intollerances

Before lunch, we will run a 2 hour workshop from our home in the country near the village of Roccatederighi. We'll meet in the village, then I'll escort you down to the house as it's a little difficult to find! Weather allowing, we'll work under the pergola with beautiful views of the Maremman hills. Guests will use professional equipment including pasta machine, and we'll teach them pasta dough, and then to make three types of fresh pasta - two cut (like tagliatelle and farfalle) and one filled (like ravioli). Once we have made the pasta together and I have given them all the insight they need to make great pasta, I will cook it for them for a lunch. I will also prepare a starter and dessert for them so they will have (starter, 3 pastas and dessert), along with included wine. Other things to note We speak English and I'm an experienced chef, and cookery and pasta workshop teacher. You are in safe hands with us and will get a real taste of Italian gastronomy.

A nice 3 hours biking tour through tuscany rolling hills. Meeting point in Siena city centre, then we will reach the bike shop ready to straddle our "iron" horse. Along the ride we will have short stops to enjoy to the fullest Chianti landscape, dotted by secret castles, vineyards and olive groves. Then, at the end of the loop, a nice surprise will be waiting for us. Other things to note Three hours cycling on Tuscan rolling hills path should be pretty tough, therefore a daily biking is required if you opt for regular bike, unless you can choose an e-bike.