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The “White Giant” Valley: Chianina in Sinalunga and Cortona

Sinalunga & Cortona

Valdichiana is the land of origin of the Chianina breed, i.e. the largest calf in the world.


We will take you on a visit to a breeding farm in Sinalunga where you will closely observe the beauty, the meekness and the big size of this magnificent animal with a white coat.

You will discover the history of the Chianina breed and its deep connection with this territory. Nowadays, their meat is considered one of the best in the world. After the visit of the breeding farm, you will taste the PGI Chianina meat in different versions, such as tartare, roast beef and carpaccio.


Afterwards, you will enjoy a visit to the main cultural and tourist center of the Val di Chiana in the province of Arezzo, i.e. Cortona, with a stop at Palazzo Casali, which now houses the Museum of the Etruscan Academy and the City of Cortona (MAEC).


To conclude this itinerary, you cannot miss a visit to a winery producing Cortona DOC and Cortona Syrah DOC wine, to taste two real excellences of this territory, paired with genuine local cheeses and cold cuts.

Proposal for groups

Price per person: €369,00 (not including the train ticket)

 

What is included

Stay

2 accommodations in Hotel in double room, breakfast included

Activities

Visit to a Chianina breeding farm, followed by a lunch based on Chianina meat (Florentine T-bone steak available upon request).
Guided visit of Cortona’s old town center
Visit of a winery producing Cortona DOC and Cortona Syrah DOC, including a tasting of wine and typical products.

Transfer

Transfer by bus for 3 days on site

Book from your departure train station

On request

Freccciarossa - standard base rate
A: from Milano Centrale 05.00am to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 07.58am
R: from Chiusi- Chianciano Terme 09.09pm to Milano Centrale 11.50pm

On request

Freccciarossa - standard base rate
A: from Bologna Centrale 06.05am to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 07.58am
R: from Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 09.09pm to Bologna Centrale 10.38pm

On request

Freccciarossa - standard base rate
A: from Firenze SMN 06.55am a Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 07.58am
R: from Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 09.09pm to Firenze SMN ore 10.00pm

On request

Freccciarossa - standard base rate
A: from Roma Termini 08.10pm to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 09.09pm
R: from Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 07.58am to Roma Termini 09.10am

On request

Freccciarossa - standard base rate
A: from Napoli Centrale 06.50pm to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 09.09pm
R: from Chiusi-Chianciano Terme 07.58am to Napoli Centrale 10.20am

Notes

The price does not include the Visitor’s Tax, to be paid on departure by cash.

Term and Conditions

Payment required upon confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

The amount is refunded 100% for cancellations received within 30 working days prior tot he date of arrival.
Cancellations received later than 30 days prior to the arrival: no refund.

Services

How to get around

We have activated a network of services to let you explore the entire area on you own, or to get to your destination from the train station, according to your own traveling needs.

At the page Services you will find information about bus lines, car rentals, taxis and the Valdichiana Grand Tour.