HOT SPRING TOUR
"It was super fun!" My kids' comments summed it all.
Matteo was a wonderful guide, and had very good knowledge of Tuscany. We had a private day tour tailored for our family. We all enjoyed our natural hot spring bath in Bagni San Filippo. The calcified formation of the water fall was amazingly beautiful, and the water was refreshingly hot and healing. Our kids had so much fun climbing and exploring the different pools. After the hot bath, Matteo drove us to a winery in Montalcino where we were treated to aperitivo paired with different grade of amazing wine. In the process, we learned about wine making. The tour ended with a trip to Montepulciano, a medieval town on top of a hill in Tuscany. The view from the top was spectacular ! Our only wish was that we had a little bit more time in these places, especially the hot spring. Thank you Matteo for a wonderful tour!
Experience unadulterated bliss as you enjoy a unique visit to one of the world's most exclusive thermal hot springs
The hot spring at San Filippo in the Tuscan countryside is truly beautiful. The calciferous formations, waterfalls, and small pools of thermal water surrounded by the woods just outside the small town of Bagni San Filippo in the Val d'Orcia will seem to take you to another world.
There is an easy path that runs along the river and provides easy access to the thermal spring. The first natural pools you find along the path near the road are shallow and therefore do not maintain their heat for long, but if you follow the path further into the woods, you reach the massive formation of calcium and waterfall that has earned the nickname of the "White Whale".
Here, the hot pool of the springs meets the cold water of the river, giving the water a white-blue color that contrasts deeply with the green woods, creating a fascinating setting.
Keep walking further and you'll reach the rest of the pools that form the full Fosso Bianco right by the paid spa resort.
Indulge in a spa treatment including thermal baths, a mud bath, and various kinds of aerosol inhalation to open up your lungs. The thermal spa offers various treatments for your face and body and a line of beauty products.
The swimming pool with a waterfall rich in sulphur, calcium, and magnesium has a lovely temperature of 40 degrees. Terme San Filippo offers spa services in the large park with steaming hot water canals and the lush rolling hills of Val D'Orcia.
The area has countless thermal pools for you to sit in, relax, and take in the impressive calcium formations of San Filippo.
Hot Spring in San Filippo & Val D'orcia region
The day trip will start at Santa Maria Novella Central Station in Florence. Your driver/guide will be there to pick you up at 10:00 am at platform 16.
He will drive you straight to the 'Bagni di San Filippo' Natural Spring which is approximately two hours from Florence.
Here you can relax and hang out for three full hours to immerse yourself in a thermal pool and relax.
At 3:00 pm, get ready for a wine tasting in Montalcino where you'll learn more about Brunello red wine.
Finally, departure is at 5:00 pm, when your driver will drop you back to the same station in Florence.
PRICES, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENTS:
Price for this private tour is 280 USD per person for a group of between 2 and 4 guests.
Price for this private tour is 250 USD per person for a group of between 5 and 8 guests.
Deposits and balance of payments are accepted by bank transfer or credit card via Paypal.
For all the private tours, you can book through email at [email protected] or you can contact Matteo at +61 404572020 or +39 0621118983.
A payment of the tour indicates an acceptance of all the conditions.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES:
Pick up at Santa Maria Novella Central Station in Florence at platform 16 at 10:00 a.m. Drop off at 8:00 p.m.
Check the departure time from and to Rome at Florence's station: www.trenitalia.com
We advise booking the tour at least 2 days in advance.
TOUR GROUPS:
Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per tour to ensure that client needs and enjoyment are always our top priority.
Minimum of participants: 2 people. Tours and tariffs are subject to change.
INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:
- Bilinguial tour guide/driver for the entire day to assist you withBilingual any issue.
- Wine tasting
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST
All items not detailed in inclusions
Personal spending
- snacks during the days
- towels
- swimsuits
- Spa treatments
- Lunch
- Dinner
All transfers other than to the local train station
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
All the services available inside the Spa including hydrotherapy, mud and bath therapy, inhalations, aerosol and ionised or sonic aerosol, and atomised nose shower to treat the following diseases: Osteo-neuro joint diseases, ear-nose-throat diseases, respiratory apparatus diseases, skin diseases
TOUR GROUPS:
Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per week to ensure that client needs and enjoyment is always our top priority.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
The value of the transaction may be subject to taxes, duties, foreign transaction, currency exchange or other fees.
COST/EXCHANGE RATES:
Prices and tariffs quoted for the tours are subject to change without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as significant currency fluctuations.
INSURANCE:
You are required to purchase your own travel insurance to cover cancellation coverage, airline tickets, trip delay, lost luggage or any potential medical expenses, personal accident and sickness, emergency repatriation and personal liability. It is advisable to take specific cover for ambulance through the respective State ambulance providers or through their own private health insurance.
Please note that travellers on Tuscany Untouched tours must have comprehensive travel insurance. We will require evidence including policy number, insurers name and emergency contact number before we finalise your booking.
STRENUOUS WALKING
Most medieval towns were built as hilltop fortifications, so you will find some challenging climbs. There is a lot of walking on our tours and you will spend a lot of time on your feet while sightseeing. Age is not important as long as you are physically fit and a strong walker. Our tours are not suited for anyone who has problems with knees, back, heart or obesity.
PRICES:
Our recommended tours and dates, as listed on our web site, are guaranteed once a booking is confirmed. Your additional expenses will be for non-included meals, moderate tipping where appropriate, and personal sightseeing or shopping.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY:
No responsibility is accepted for any loss, expense, accident, injury, or damage to any person or property due to the actions or omissions of any person, or any cause, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, defects in machinery, breakdown of equipment, weather, quarantine, negligence, loss of baggage, or other causes beyond our control, such losses being the responsibility of the guest.
MEMBERSHIP ON TOUR:
Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd reserves the right to accept, reject, or not retain any person as a tour participant whose condition or general deportment impedes the operation of the tour or, in the opinion of the tour manager, affects the rights and enjoyment of other guests. A guest not retained on tour shall have no cause for complaint or refund, and shall bear any and all extra expenses that ensue.
TOUR CHANGES:
All information on this website is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. However, we reserve the right to make changes in accommodations, visits, and itineraries at any time should it become necessary or desirable. Delays or itinerary changes caused by strikes, bad weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances are beyond our control and we are not obliged to pay guests compensation.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Just a reminder that travel on Tuscany Untouched trip requires a degree of flexibility, and you should understand that the trip’s route, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Tuscany Untouched PTY LTD deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside Tuscany Untouched’ control.
While travelling with Tuscany Untouched you agree to accept the authority of the leader at all times. You are aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. You understand that Tuscany Untouched reserves the right to decline, accept, or retain any person as a member of the group at any time. To the best of Tuscany Untouched’s knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However Tuscany Untouched will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviour of these third parties. Tuscany Untouched will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveller who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited. No employee, servant or agent of Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd has authority to vary these conditions.
CONFIRMATION BOOKING FORM
All Tuscany Untouched travellers on group trips must sign a Booking Form. Please note that signing the form is a pre-requisite of travelling with Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd. The wording of this form follows.
“I understand that touring with Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd may involve risks (and rewards) above and beyond those encountered on a more conventional holiday, and that I am undertaking a physical trip with inherent dangers. I understand that I am travelling to geographical areas where, amongst other things, the standard of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, medical facilities, telecommunications and infrastructure development may not be of the standard I am used to at home or would find on a conventional holiday. I have read and understood the Tuscany Untouched tour notes for the trip I am undertaking and have provided details of any pre-existing medical conditions I have to Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd representatives. I accept these risks and obligations and I fully assume the risks of travel. I release Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd from any liabilities connected to these risks to the maximum extent permitted by law.”
ANIMALS:
Our tours are not pet friendly
