Vinci: Leonardo's Origins & Vineyard Aperitif Small Group Tour

Highlights

• Guided Tour of Vinci
• Typical Aperitif/Lunch
• Shuttle Service

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Montecatini Terme

   30min

   Pick-up from your accommodation at h. 3:00 pm and about 30 minutes travelling time to Vinci, Leonardo's hometown.

2. 2

   Leonardo's Birthplace (Casa Natale di Leonardo)

   1h

   The path dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci starts from the birthplace where, according to a centuries-old tradition, he was born on Saturday, April 15, 1452. The birthplace is surrounded by green hills and from here you can admire the beautiful landscape often present in the works of the artist. Here you will have the opportunity to enter the house where a life-size hologram of the artist tells an exciting tale of his extraordinary life.

3. 3

   Museo Leonardiano di Vinci

   1h 30min

   Here you can have a visit on your own of the famous Museo Leonardiano inside the Castle of the Conti Guidi where you can admire the oldest collection of machines and models dedicated to the work of Leonardo. The Museum also includes the exhibition "Leonardo and painting", an educational exhibition that presents high-resolution and life-size reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings and some drawings.

4. 4

   Chiesa di Santa Croce

   1h

   We will walk together through the small streets of the village and visit the church of S. Croce, where we can admire the ancient baptismal font where Leonardo was baptized.

5. 5

   Vinci

   1h

   On the way back we will stop at a farm for a fantastic and suggestive aperitif in the vineyard, with a tasting of typical products in the vineyards (Typical Tuscan platter with a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia and other mixed tastings, including a cocktail or a glass of wine or 1 bottle of wine every 4 people).

6. 6

   Montecatini Terme

   30min

   Way back and arrival at your accommodation at around h. 8:00 pm

Before you go

Location

Italy