Photos by: Scouit.it^TM

The Crete Senesi is an area in the region south of Siena (Tuscany), consisting of hills and woods among villages and includes the comuni of:

• Asciano
• Buonconvento
• Monteroni d’Arbia
• Rapolano Terme
• San Giovanni d’Asso

all within the province of Siena. Crete senesi are literally ‘Siennese clays’.

You can tour the Crete Senesi on board a steam train, departing from Siena touring the countryside. Each stop is a little adventure – discover towns and castles, enjoy typical Tuscany Cuisine and Wines.

These are the dates for the Crete Senesi train departures:

• October 5th – Treno della Vendemmia (Grape Harvest)
• October 12th – Treno del minatore (Miner)
• October 19th – Treno del fungo porcino (Porcino Mushroom)
• October 26th – Treno della Castagna (Chestnuts)

The October 5th tour is dedicated to the farming traditions of Tuscany. After a pleasant ride in the countryside the train will stop at Ascanio Scalo where locals will prepare lunch – a pork based menu, followed by traditional dances and wine tasting in a winery in Montalcino . A ride through the town in a horse-drawn carriage will end the day.

Return to Siena is foreseen at 18:05

There are many possible options to combine train with bike, trekking or other selected wine tasting destinations

Related articles by Zemanta

• Fabulous Funghi – Simple Supper Recipe
• Reader Escapes: Kristina’s Trip to Tuscany submit your own…
• Tuscany Driving the Italian dream