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CHRISTMAS AT BELSENTIERO

This year how about participating in one of the most fascinating Italian Christmas traditions and attend the lighting of the bonfires on Christmas eve in Abbadia San Salvatore? This is a festival so old that its origins are shrouded in the mists of time. 
The festival starts at 6pm when the Cerimonia di Accensione gets underway with the "Benezione del Fuoco" (Blessing of the Fire). The band plays Christmas songs and the bonfire in front of the town hall is lit with sacred flame. On this signal, the people known as "Capi Fiaccola" light their torches and carry them to the dozens of other bonfires dispersed around the historic centre and the rest of the little town. It is a time to celebrate all that we have to be grateful for, to enjoy mulled wine with friends in front of the warm bonfires and to sing Christmas carols. 
Let us show you a traditional Tuscan Christmas and help you immerse yourself in the local festive traditions of the area for this very special time of the year. Book our Christmas Package and included are traditional meals on Christmas eve and on the 25th. Also included will be a visit to the Christmas market in Montepulciano, one of the largest Christmas markets in Tuscany. 

Itinerary

 

The itinerary for our Christmas package is as follows:

Arrival 23rd:

  • Dinner at a local restaurant*.

Christmas Eve 24th:

  • Breakfast at BelSentiero;

  • Visit the Christmas market in Montepulciano;

  • Lunch in Montepulciano*;

  • Visit Abbadia San Salvatore to witness the "Cerimonia di Accensione" at 6pm when the bonfires are lit;

  • Late dinner at BelSentiero.

Christmas Day 25th:

  • Light breakfast at BelSentiero;

  • Gift giving under the Christmas tree;

  • Traditional Tuscan Christmas lunch.

Boxing Day 26th:

  • Late breakfast (brunch) at BelSentiero;

  • Departure and arrivedeci.

* Price is extra to be paid at the restaurant/ trattoria

Pricing:

  • Single €1,000 (self-driving)

  • Couple €1,200 (self-driving)

  • With driver €1,800

Next steps:

Contact us on info@belsentiero.com to express your interest and book.

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