Tour with Priority Entrance in Tuscany Abbey and Tasting

Tuscany , Italy

Tour with Priority Entrance in Tuscany Abbey and Tasting

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2h - 3h

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About this experience

Live a unique experience between history and flavors: enter the heart of the Monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and discover the monks' handicraft products, from wines to fine oils.
A food and wine journey that combines tradition and authenticity in one of the most beautiful and suggestive places in the world according to National Geographic.

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Tour with Priority Entrance in Tuscany Abbey and Tasting

Pickup included

What's included

"Mystic Abbey" tasting including: - 3 wines of the monastic tradition

Audioguide ita/en

Entrance to the underground cellar; Possibility to purchase products inside the shop

"Mystic Abbey" tasting including: 1 extra virgin olive oil of their production, served in dedicated glasses - Chopping board with Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses accompanied by bread and breadsticks

Bread for celiacs and cheese board for vegetarians

Natural and carbonated

Detailed itinerary

The visit of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto starts from the entrance where the audio guide will be delivered that will take you on a journey to discover the secret places of the Monastery, from the beautiful church, built in the fifteenth century, but later transformed in the eighteenth century in Baroque and Rococo style. Dedicated to the sacred figure of the Madonna, the church includes great artistic masterpieces, including a wooden choir inlaid by Fra Giovanni da Verona with 125 stalls and a finely inlaid lectern by Fra Raffaele da Brescia.
From the church the visit continues towards the Great Cloister with the beautiful frescoes by Luca Signorelli and Antonio Bazzi called the Sodom. The vivid tones and very detailed images of these masterpieces are able to tell very well the life, characters and views of the fifteenth century.
From the Cloister the itinerary continues in the refectory, in the chapter house and then in the large library where books, manuscripts and volumes of great value are kept.

What's not included

Parking - 2 Euro per hour extra payment

There is the possibility to request the driver service, the cost is excluded from the final price

Available languages

Audio guide

EN IT

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Parking is available in front of the entrance to the Monastery for those with mobility problems

Minors must be accompanied by at least 1 adult

Also suitable for celiacs and vegetarians

Important note: We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers 18 years of age and older. Minor travellers under the age of 18 will be served soft drinks.

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