Until August 24, 10% of discount on the available apartments! Read down there the details:
(minimum stay for have a discount: 1 week)
Libeccio Apartment (3 Persons) € 472 instead of € 525
Scirocco Apartment (4 persons) € 544 instead of € 605
Mistral Apartment (4-6 persone) € 702 instead of € 780
The prices include: bed kitchen and bathroom linen with weekly change,
energy water and kitchen gaz comsumption, swimming pool (opened from alf
june to alf september, from 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm),
discounts for the thermal baths in Casciana Terme, internet wi-fi free
in the outdoor area in front of the house (not inside the apartment)
The prices not include: obligatory final cleaning € 35 per apartment,
and gas for heating upon consumption (in winter, if needed) € 4,5/m3,
added bed (where possible) for children up to 12 years € 70 per week
For more informations visit:
www.poderelecceta.com
Contact us:
agriturismo@poderelecceta.com
martedì 6 agosto 2013
domenica 30 giugno 2013
OFFER FOR JULY!
Until July 27, you will pay as in June! Minimum stay one week.
Here is the detail:
Libeccio or Borea apartment, 1 week, 3 persons, € 410, for 2 persons € 340, instead of € 465
Scirocco apartment, 4 persone,1 week, € 485 instead of € 545
Mistral apartment, 6 persone, 1 week € 655 instead of € 710
Supplementary bed, where possible, for children up to 12 years, € 70 per week.
The prices include: bed kitchen and bathroom linen with weekly change, energy water and kitchen gaz comsumption, swimming pool (opened from alf june to alf september, from 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm), discounts for the thermal baths in Casciana Terme, internet wi-fi free in the outdoor area in front of the house (not inside the apartment)
The prices not include: obligatory final cleaning € 35 per apartment, and gas for heating upon consumption (in winter, if needed) € 4,5/m3.
Please contact us for more informations:
Mail agriturismo@poderelecceta.com
Website www.poderelecceta.com and Facebook
domenica 5 maggio 2013
DISCOUNT FOR THE THERMAL BATHS 2013!!
Also this year we have the agreement with the thermal baths of Casciana
This
year, our guests can take advantage of great discounts to access
various services of Wellness Center and the outdoor thermal pool.
Here are the advantages:
Casciana Terme Spa
15% discount on treatments and programs.
Outdoor thermal pool
Reduced-rate ticket
Terme Villa Borri Spa
15% discount on treatments and programs
Spa Shop
20% discount for cosmetics and accessories brand "Terme di Casciana"
Casciana Terme Spa
15% discount on treatments
The discounts foreseen by the agreement are not cumulable with any offered by the Spas.
You can know the services of Casciana Terme following this link: http://www.termedicasciana.com/tuscany_spa/home.htm
sabato 6 aprile 2013
TO VISIT IN SIENA... A LITTLE GUIDE
From website turismo.intoscana, a little guide about Siena. From here you can go and come back in a day (about 80 Km.) and visit this beautiful tuscany town!
10 things not-to-be-missed in Siena:
Siena is one of the most famous Italian cities and a place every tourist aims to visit during a trip to Tuscany. It is famous for its Palio that take place twice a year, and for its characteristic narrow streets flanked by brick buildings. The historic city is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is filled with beautiful and interesting places to visit. But imagine you have just one day in Siena: what are the things you shouldn’t miss, on any account?
This post will help you by highlighting a selection of monuments, churches and building, and providing useful tips.
[Photo Credits: Ondablv]
[Photo Credits: Steve Jurvetson]
How to get there
Siena is 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Florence and 40 kilometers (25 miles) from San Gimignano. For this reason a lot of tourists combine a visit to one of these other towns with their time in Siena. Siena is situated in the centre-south of Tuscany. It is recommended that you plan your visit in advance because is not directly connected to all cities.
By train The train station is about 3 kilometers from the historic center of Siena. But don’t worry! Close to the train station there is a bus stop and the bus takes you to the centre of the city in about 15 minutes (drop off in Piazza Gramsci or Piazza del Sale). It is better to buy your bus ticket before getting on the bus as it’s cheaper, but then you must remember to validate your ticket inside the bus.
From Florence: direct line and/or change at Empoli (1h30’)
From Rome: change at Chiusi (3h)
From Pisa: change at Empoli (2h)
From Bologna: change at Florence (2h50)
By bus
From Florence: Bus Station: opposite Santa Maria Novella Railway Station ‘rapida bus’ (1h 15mins) ‘diretta bus’ (1h 35 mins) Autolinee TRA-IN spa (tel. +39 0577/204245) http://www.trainspa.it/en/home.html Autolinee SITA (freephone: 800 – 373760) http://www.sitabus.it/
From Rome: Bus Station: Roma Tiburtina, (2h 45m) SENA (freephone: +39 0861 554889)
From Bologna: Airport – terminal arrival: 11.45 / 13.50 Siena Railway station Airport – terminal arrival: 18.45 / 20.50 Siena Railway station
[Photo Credits: Lovro67]
By car
From the North: A1 exit “Firenze Certosa” Dual carriageway Firenze/Siena (40 min.)
From the South: A1 exit “Valdichiana” then Bettolle-Siena link road (2h 30min.)
From Florence: Take the “Autostrada Siena-Firenze” and follow the traffic signs to “Tangenziale Siena Ovest” (towards Arezzo/Grosseto). Exit at “Siena Sud” and follow the road signs to “Porta Romana” or Piazza Gramsci where you can look for paid parking spots.
By plane
From Florence: “Amerigo Vespucci” Airport Shuttle bus to S. Maria Novella railway station every 45 mins
From Pisa: “Galileo Galilei” Airport (150 km)
From Bologna: “G. Marconi” Airport (170 km)
If you want another itinerary of Siena check out this post.
10 things not-to-be-missed in Siena:
Siena is one of the most famous Italian cities and a place every tourist aims to visit during a trip to Tuscany. It is famous for its Palio that take place twice a year, and for its characteristic narrow streets flanked by brick buildings. The historic city is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is filled with beautiful and interesting places to visit. But imagine you have just one day in Siena: what are the things you shouldn’t miss, on any account?
This post will help you by highlighting a selection of monuments, churches and building, and providing useful tips.
[Photo Credits: Ondablv]
- Piazza del Campo dominates the city centre and is the starting point of every visit. It is one of the biggest medieval squares in the world and has an unmistakable peculiar shell-shape. Every year on July 2 and August 16 the famous Palio Horse Race takes place here. Since 1300, it has been the center of life in Siena and, an active market and place where the Sienese gathered during important political events, as well as for parties and celebrations. At the top of the square is the Fonte Gaia, one the most beautiful fountains in Siena (the one in the Piazza is a copy, while the remains of the original are preserved in the Museum complex of Santa Maria della Scala).
- Torre del Mangia takes its name from Giovanni di Duccio, its first guardian, whose nickname was “Mangiaguadagni” (literally ‘earning eater’), as he spent all his earnings eating in the taverns of Siena. If you are afraid of heights, you might not want to venture up the 88 meters (400 steps!) of the Torre del Mangia, but you’ll miss a wonderful view. From here the sight is truly breathtaking. You can see all of Siena: Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral a little further away and beyond, the distant hills.
- The Cathedral has a mostly white and black façade. The best part of this church, which is dedicated to the Assumption, is its interior: the floor, full of esoteric symbols and religious stories; the Piccolomini Library with frescoes by Pinturicchio; the Piccolomini Chapel, where Michelangelo worked from 1501 to 1504, carving the statues of the four lower niches. Don’t miss the pulpit by Nicola Pisano, with Biblical scenes and the Life of Jesus.
- The Baptistery. Located just behind the Cathedral, the Baptistery, built in 1325, is one of the most important religious sites in the city. For many centuries all the inhabitants of Siena, famous or not, were baptized under the rib vault of the Baptistery. Inside you can admire frescoes and the bronze and marble baptismal font, located right in the center of the Baptistery.
- The Complex of Santa Maria della Scala used to be an important civic hospital dedicated to caring for abandoned children, the poor, the sick, and pilgrims. Right in front of the majestic Duomo of Siena, the complex is now a museum. In the 1330s Santa Maria della Scala commissioned many important interior and exterior frescoes as well as several significant altar pieces. The whole complex hosts several museums and splendid monumental areas. The museum is spread over four floors.
- The Public Palace of Siena is the place of Siena’s political power: all the rulers of Siena have lived here. In the Palace you can find the Civic Museum of Siena, with its famous frescoes by Ambrogio Lorenzetti representing the Allegory of Good and Bad Government.
- The Civic Museum of Siena contains one of the world’s most famous allegories: the Bad and the Good Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, painted on the walls.
- The Church of San Domenico is characterized by the massive architecture and the relic of the Holy Head of Saint Catherine from Siena. The most important part of the church is the St. Catherine Chapel in the middle of the right nave wall. The chapel has frescoes by Il Sodoma.
- Food in Siena: you can find many traditional dishes in Siena. Wild boar (particularly the Cinta Senese) and hare make for delicious croutons, pappardelle pasta and grilled meat. Then there are local sausages, cheese, liver, ribollita soup and more. Siena and its province also have great wines: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Montepulciano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. There is also plenty of choice for dessert: cantucci biscuits, Ricciarelli, Panforte and Cavallucci, accompanied by the classic Vin Santo.
- Siena by night: Siena doesn’t offer the attraction of a big city but, after a day spent visiting museums, churches, palaces up and down the steep streets, you’re unlikely to have the strength or desire to go to a club. I suggest a good dinner at a restaurant and then a slow stroll through the narrow streets.
[Photo Credits: Steve Jurvetson]
Siena is 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Florence and 40 kilometers (25 miles) from San Gimignano. For this reason a lot of tourists combine a visit to one of these other towns with their time in Siena. Siena is situated in the centre-south of Tuscany. It is recommended that you plan your visit in advance because is not directly connected to all cities.
By train The train station is about 3 kilometers from the historic center of Siena. But don’t worry! Close to the train station there is a bus stop and the bus takes you to the centre of the city in about 15 minutes (drop off in Piazza Gramsci or Piazza del Sale). It is better to buy your bus ticket before getting on the bus as it’s cheaper, but then you must remember to validate your ticket inside the bus.
From Florence: direct line and/or change at Empoli (1h30’)
From Rome: change at Chiusi (3h)
From Pisa: change at Empoli (2h)
From Bologna: change at Florence (2h50)
By bus
From Florence: Bus Station: opposite Santa Maria Novella Railway Station ‘rapida bus’ (1h 15mins) ‘diretta bus’ (1h 35 mins) Autolinee TRA-IN spa (tel. +39 0577/204245) http://www.trainspa.it/en/home.html Autolinee SITA (freephone: 800 – 373760) http://www.sitabus.it/
From Rome: Bus Station: Roma Tiburtina, (2h 45m) SENA (freephone: +39 0861 554889)
From Bologna: Airport – terminal arrival: 11.45 / 13.50 Siena Railway station Airport – terminal arrival: 18.45 / 20.50 Siena Railway station
[Photo Credits: Lovro67]
From the North: A1 exit “Firenze Certosa” Dual carriageway Firenze/Siena (40 min.)
From the South: A1 exit “Valdichiana” then Bettolle-Siena link road (2h 30min.)
From Florence: Take the “Autostrada Siena-Firenze” and follow the traffic signs to “Tangenziale Siena Ovest” (towards Arezzo/Grosseto). Exit at “Siena Sud” and follow the road signs to “Porta Romana” or Piazza Gramsci where you can look for paid parking spots.
By plane
From Florence: “Amerigo Vespucci” Airport Shuttle bus to S. Maria Novella railway station every 45 mins
From Pisa: “Galileo Galilei” Airport (150 km)
From Bologna: “G. Marconi” Airport (170 km)
If you want another itinerary of Siena check out this post.
martedì 26 marzo 2013
OLD STYLE TRIP...
Here is a nice idea for visit Tuscany in a different way! (from Tuscany Region Website)
The nature train passes through Tuscany:
From March to December, you can discover the Terre di Siena thanks to sixteen ‘slow’ itineraries on a vintage train. The vintage train is the perfect means of transport to slowly savor the uniqueness of Tuscany’s landscape, traditions, art and culture.
The 2013 edition of the Nature Train allows tourists to appreciate uncommon itineraries, the beauty of the landscapes and enjoy a host of special events that will welcome guests at each destination. Each itinerary on the Nature Train, in fact, is combined with fairs, festivals, exhibitions, markets and initiatives, which aim to combine rides with a visits to discover excellent local foods and the extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage of the province of Siena. This excursion is perfect for Italian and foreign guests and, in particular, families with children. The trip takes place on a vintage locomotive steam train, which takes visitors into the territories of the Crete Senesi, the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata, making stops at traditional feasts and festivals dedicated to truffles, mushrooms, olive oil and wine, chestnuts and cheeses.
[Photo Credits: Frank Andiver]
The first itinerary of the program is in San Giovanni d’Asso (March 10), which explores a local delicacy – the March truffles. In April , the next stop is in Buonconvento, where guests can stroll through the alleys and the squares of the pretty town in search of unique objects from the past at the Antique Fair (Sunday, April 1st). The program continues in Castiglione d’Orcia, near the Rocca di Tentennano, overlooking the valley from a large rock of limestone (Thursday, April 25) and then in San Quirico d’Orcia to taste the excellent wines of the Orcia Valley along the Via Francigena (Sunday, April 28).
In May, the Nature Train presents four new itineraries: the traditional Maggiolata di Sant’Angelo Scalo, in the municipality of Montalcino, is characterized by music, market stalls and good food (Wednesday, May 1); the special edition of the Mercatino delle Crete di Asciano to taste a special pecorino (Sunday, May 12); the Festa del Treno (Feast of the train) in Torrenieri to discover the small village found along the Via Francigena and browse the stalls selling organic food products and local crafts (Sunday, May 19); and the flavors of spring in Sant’Angelo Scalo, with bus transfer to Monte Amiata to enjoy cherries and wine (Sunday, May 26).
[Photo Credits: Frank Andiver]
The rides on the Nature Train end on Sunday, October 13 at Vivo d’Orcia, with the flavors of autumn, and on Sunday, December 15 in Siena to visit the museums, towers and squares of the city of the Palio.
The full program of the 16 itineraries is available at www.trenonatura.terresiena.it. Each route of the Nature Train lasts the whole day and upon arrival at each station there will be a bus service to the various places. The steam train ticket costs 29 euro for adults and it is free for children up to 10 years (without the right to a seat, accompanied by at least one paying adult). For groups, there is a free ticket for every 25 people paying. A reservation is required and the registration fee for each participant is € 3.
[Photo Credits: Frank Andiver]
For information: www.ferrovieturistiche.it
Ferrovia Val d’Orcia: treninvaldorcia@ferrovieturistiche.it tel. 0577 207413 / 338 8992577
Agenzia Viaggi Visione del mondo: e-mail: info@visionedelmondo.com tel. 0577 48003
Terre di Siena:
The nature train passes through Tuscany:
From March to December, you can discover the Terre di Siena thanks to sixteen ‘slow’ itineraries on a vintage train. The vintage train is the perfect means of transport to slowly savor the uniqueness of Tuscany’s landscape, traditions, art and culture.
The 2013 edition of the Nature Train allows tourists to appreciate uncommon itineraries, the beauty of the landscapes and enjoy a host of special events that will welcome guests at each destination. Each itinerary on the Nature Train, in fact, is combined with fairs, festivals, exhibitions, markets and initiatives, which aim to combine rides with a visits to discover excellent local foods and the extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage of the province of Siena. This excursion is perfect for Italian and foreign guests and, in particular, families with children. The trip takes place on a vintage locomotive steam train, which takes visitors into the territories of the Crete Senesi, the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata, making stops at traditional feasts and festivals dedicated to truffles, mushrooms, olive oil and wine, chestnuts and cheeses.
[Photo Credits: Frank Andiver]
In May, the Nature Train presents four new itineraries: the traditional Maggiolata di Sant’Angelo Scalo, in the municipality of Montalcino, is characterized by music, market stalls and good food (Wednesday, May 1); the special edition of the Mercatino delle Crete di Asciano to taste a special pecorino (Sunday, May 12); the Festa del Treno (Feast of the train) in Torrenieri to discover the small village found along the Via Francigena and browse the stalls selling organic food products and local crafts (Sunday, May 19); and the flavors of spring in Sant’Angelo Scalo, with bus transfer to Monte Amiata to enjoy cherries and wine (Sunday, May 26).
[Photo Credits: Frank Andiver]
The full program of the 16 itineraries is available at www.trenonatura.terresiena.it. Each route of the Nature Train lasts the whole day and upon arrival at each station there will be a bus service to the various places. The steam train ticket costs 29 euro for adults and it is free for children up to 10 years (without the right to a seat, accompanied by at least one paying adult). For groups, there is a free ticket for every 25 people paying. A reservation is required and the registration fee for each participant is € 3.
[Photo Credits: Frank Andiver]
Ferrovia Val d’Orcia: treninvaldorcia@ferrovieturistiche.it tel. 0577 207413 / 338 8992577
Agenzia Viaggi Visione del mondo: e-mail: info@visionedelmondo.com tel. 0577 48003
Terre di Siena:
- Siena Piazza del Campo, 56, phone 0577 280551/0577 283004; fax 0577 270676, email incoming@terresiena.it;
- Chianciano Terme, Piazza Italia, 67, phone 0578 671122 and 0578 671123, fax 0578 63277, e-mail prenota@terresiena.it,
- Abbadia San Salvatore, Via Adua, 21, phone 0577 77581, fax 0577 775877, email infoamiata@terresiena.it.
domenica 10 marzo 2013
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TUSCANY EVENTS IN SPRING AND MORE!
From website www.turismo.intoscana.it, a lot of events for planning your holidays in the best way!
2013 Spring events in Tuscany:
Spring is coming: have you got an agenda to fix all the events and enjoy Tuscany?!
[Photo Credits: Fulvio Ghiringhello]
2013 Spring events in Tuscany:
Spring is coming: have you got an agenda to fix all the events and enjoy Tuscany?!
[Photo Credits: Fulvio Ghiringhello]
TO VISIT IN VOLTERRA
Interesting post about Volterra, a really nice city not far from "Podere Lecceta".
(from website www.turismo.intoscana.it)
Things you can’t miss in Volterra:
Volterra is located in the east side of the province of Pisa, on the borderline of the province of Siena, and is situated on a hill 1770 feet above the sea level, between the valleys of Cecina and Dell’Era. Volterra’s origins date back to the ancient Etruscans who used to know the city as Velathri or Felathri, and then the Romans as Volaterrae. The Etruscan walls are still visible, well preserved and surround the city centre. You can really feel a medieval atmosphere walking through the narrow streets of the centre. Throughout the Middle Ages, the city was home to the bishop, then fell into the hands of Florence (and the Medici family), and then it fell under the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
[Photo Credits: Consorzio Turistico Volterra Valdicecina]
There are really a lot of things to see in Volterra. Here is a list of things you can’t miss:
(from website www.turismo.intoscana.it)
Things you can’t miss in Volterra:
Volterra is located in the east side of the province of Pisa, on the borderline of the province of Siena, and is situated on a hill 1770 feet above the sea level, between the valleys of Cecina and Dell’Era. Volterra’s origins date back to the ancient Etruscans who used to know the city as Velathri or Felathri, and then the Romans as Volaterrae. The Etruscan walls are still visible, well preserved and surround the city centre. You can really feel a medieval atmosphere walking through the narrow streets of the centre. Throughout the Middle Ages, the city was home to the bishop, then fell into the hands of Florence (and the Medici family), and then it fell under the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
[Photo Credits: Consorzio Turistico Volterra Valdicecina]
venerdì 8 febbraio 2013
NEWS FOR THE 2013
For who already came here and for who will come ...
Here is some news for 2013:
We extended the opening hours of the swimming- pool: will open an hour earlier in the morning and will close one hour after the evening!
The new timetable will be: every day from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(visit website)
We have lowered the prices of the apartments ... look at the new prices!
Also this year there will be an agreement with the Casciana Thermal Bath. We don't know at the moment how much will be thediscount, but we will keep you updated ... come back often to read the blog to know more news!
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