BIKE TOUR:
Palazzo del Capitano organizes bike excursions (to be reserved in advance). Choose from various itinerary’s by mountain or city bike.
Surrounded by the magnificent Orcia Valley, discovering the Tuscan hills, imagine to experience a ride across the typical cornfields and extended vineyards, wade across the Orcia river, touching renowned places like Monticchiello, Bagno Vignoni, Castiglione D’Orcia, Montalcino, Sant’Antimo (famous for the Abbey), San Quirico D’Orcia, Pienza and Montepulciano, top beloved towns of Tuscany.
According to Your personal needs, once chosen the distance and difficulty level, an experienced guide will plan the most suitable itinerary for you and along the road you could stop to take pictures and rest for a while.
It will be possible to rent bikes upon request at our Hotel or you can bring your own bike.
HORSE RIDING:
Explore the Tuscan countryside in a most delightful way... on horseback! This horse riding adventure requires absolutely no prior experience and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the most authenitc sights. You might also be able to see the countryside house where the movie "The Gladiator" was filmed ...
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS:
This unique experience will lift you gently from the ground, to be borne along by a gentle breeze above the Tuscan landscape. Discover from a bird's-eye point of view the historical towns and splendid vineyards which have created the legend of this breath-taking valley.
VINTAGE CAR & VESPA'S RENTAL:
Imagine driving a convertible classic car or a Vespa through the gentle hills of Val d'Orcia, imagine stopping on the way to discover the artistic treasures Tuscany is famous for. You will drive through medieval towns rich in art, culture and history; and roads that will give you the possibility to immerge yourself in the stunning beauty of the countryside. It will make you feel like going back in time ...