Asciano and Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey guided tour

Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 122, 53041 Asciano SI, Italy, Siena, Italy
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Discover Asciano and its attractions on a full-day tour and then reach the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey to admire its beauty and find out about its importance!Begin your day with a walk along Corso Matteotti to discover one of the main monuments of Asciano, known as 'il Paese del Garbo' (the town of politeness). Crossing the medieval Piazza del Grano you will arrive at Palazzo Corboli Museum. Here you'll see works of art by the greatest Sienese artists from the 14th to the 16th century. Admire paintings by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Matteo di Giovanni, Rutilio Manetti and precious wooden sculptures by Giovanni Pisano and Francesco di Valdambrino. You'll also discover a collection of Etruscan finds coming from the various archaeological complexes in the area.Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant and then reach the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, a 14th-century complex that has dominated the rugged landscape of the Crete Senesi for seven hundred years. Decorated with frescoes by Sodoma and Signorelli, it represents an example of Renaissance painting in the Sienese land.

What to remember

Important info

  • Transfer among the locations isn't included, you will need to use your car
  • Your lunch will include first course, second course, dessert, ¼ of house wine, and water
  • Lunch isn't included for infants (age 0-3)
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What's included
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Guided tour of Asciano and Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Entrance to Museo Palazzo Corboli. Lunch
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What's not included
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Transportation
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Highlights

Walk through the medieval town of Asciano and discover its main sites along the way. Visit the Palazzo Corboli Museum to see works of art by the greatest Sienese artists. Reach Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey to admire frescoes by Sodoma and Signorelli

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Il Paese del Garbo