Podere San Quirico

Podere San Quirico

Monday 21 April – Easter Monday on board the Trenonatura from Siena.

Monday 21 April – Easter Monday on board the Trenonatura from Siena

08.55 Departure from Siena
09.50 Arrival at Asciano Scalo (stop)
11.10 Arrival at Monte Antico
11.30 Departure from Monte Antico
12.10 Arrival at Buonconvento
16.52 Departure from Buonconvento
17.35 Arrival in Siena

09.00 Departure from Siena with the historic steam train, Morning dedicated to the train journey through the Crete Senesi, the Val d’Orcia Park (Unesco heritage) and the areas of Brunello di Montalcino.

At around 11.10 a 20-minute stop is planned at the Monte Antico station, during which it will be possible to take videos or photos of the locomotive while it is manoeuvring and when it will be refueling with water on the tender. Then departure towards Buonconvento, where you will arrive at approximately 12:10.

Buonconvento is a small fortified village, which stands along the ancient Via Francigena.Possibility of lunch (optional) upon reservation

Afternoon: optional visit to the Regional Antiques Fair, through the streets of the village. Reduced price entrance to the Museum of Sacred Art and the Museum of sharecropping with continuous opening hours from 10.00 to 18.00

The Museum of Sharecropping is in Piazzale Garibaldi and shows evidence of the lifestyle of the farmers. The exhibition includes archive documents and multimedia stations that describe the social and cultural aspects of sharecropping. There is also a reconstruction of an old country house.

The Museum of Sacred Art is in Via Soccini 18 and houses a collection of religious art from the 14th to the 19th century from the churches of Val d’Arbia. There are small icons on wood, images of popular devotion, goldsmith works and large canvases. Optional Trekking route (free) of about 8km upon reservation – not demanding, but not recommended for children under 8 years old 4:00 pm Via Soccini Big Band Machine in concert 4:50 pm departure from Buonconvento of the steam train towards Siena. Expected arrival at 5:35 pm

ATTENTION: the program may be subject to slight changes.

Ask before departure.

Rates
Adults: €42.00
Children 11-18 years old €30.00
Children up to 10 years old: free without the right to a seat, maximum one for each paying adult.

Booking fee + insurance €7.00 (for all participants)
Travel agencies/groups: rates on request.
Info and reservations:
www.visionedelmondo.com
booking@visionedelmondo.com
Phone. 057748003