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At Villa Scopetello we can arrange for you and your group unforgettable activities and events for all age groups and Interests. Here a small selection of our favourites.
Private Wine Tours
Experience the amazing taste of Etruscan finest wines. In the morning you will be picked up with comfortable minivans and you will have the choice between visits of up to 4 different Cantinas to taste for example the Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Supertuscan or Chianti. You have the choice of an added lunch or a visit in one of the hill op towns like Monetpuliano or Montalcino or you can combine the Wine Tasting also with a visit at the Abbey Sant Antimo and listen to the chanting of the monks. Just let us know what you have in mind and we will tailor your individual Wine Tasting tour.
Horse Riding
It does not matter if you are an experienced rider or a beginner. With our Partners at the Pony Club Benefizio just 5 minutes from our Villa, you are sure out for a fun day. If Horses trekking through the country side, a lesson at the riding school or pony games – Hazel the Trainer speaks English and will adjust to your experience and to you wishes. Its also possible to let the children experience a full day at the stable with lunch and lots of ponies to care for and of course to ride.
Hot Air Balloon Flights
If you ever dreamed of discovering Tuscany from above, then a Hot Air Balloon Flight lifting off from our garden will make your dreams come true. The team from “Ballooning in Tuscany” is very professional and experienced and will come early in the morning to the Villa to set up the Balloon. The flight is abut an hour and once landed you will be able to great the early morning with a Champagne Breakfast before the team takes you back to the Villa
Truffle Hunting
Its called the white gold and its nt easy to find. But thanks to Paolo and his well rained dogs we are able to give you an interesting introduction of the trade of a truffle hunter in Tuscany. In San Giaovanni d´Asso Paolo will first give you all the insights about the truffles which can be found in this areas. Raging from the Summer truffle to the white truffle he will explain where they can be found and how the dogs are trained. Then we will go off into the woods to let his dog sniff out the precious mushroom. If you want yu can buy some truffles directly from Paolo and we prepare them in the evening or we can add a superb lunch in the nearby Trattoria which is specialised in Truffle dishes.
River and Castle Tour
For all nature and history lovers this might be your day! We will take you to a beautiful and breathtaking tour just outside of Siena to have a swim in a natural river in the middle of a nature reserve. The children will love it as there is lots to do. From Tarzan swings to rock climbing or just swimming up to 100 meters. We can combine the day with a walk to the Castello “God only knows” which is located in the middle of the woods before returning to river for a barbecue or a visit in the nearby Restaurants.
Palio Tour
The Palio di Siena is one of the most exciting events in Tuscany. The horse race takes place twice year on July 2nd and August 16th. If you have booked your holiday over these two days you might want to come with us to Siena and have a very special day. We will take you either for a half day or full day to Siena and show you without joining the crowds what the Palio is about. We will slowly make our way to the Duomo to see the parade and later end up just before the last gate is closing in the middle of the Piazza. After the race we will make our way to the Church again as no Palio is really true without having experienced the emotions from the winning team which will enter the church with drums and flags while singing traditional songs of victory.
