Falconry has been an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since December 2016. The important recognition and registration of the  Italian falconry Art to the UNESCO Representative List confirms the cultural value of this ancient discipline.
The experience that we arrange, will take you on a back in time trip, in order to learn about the ancient art of falconry, the role of falconer in various historical periods and the world of falcons.
You can watch the flight of diurnal birds of prey and call them to you, by wearing a falconer's glove. 

The experience that we arrange, will take you on a back in time trip, in order to learn about the ancient art of falconry, the role of falconer in various historical periods and the world of falcons.

You can watch the flight of diurnal birds of prey and call them to you, by wearing a falconer's glove.

We are waiting for you for this wonderful experience with the eagles, to be experienced in one of the most beautiful settings in the world: that of the Crete Senesi! If you are a nature lover, you absolutely must try the unique experience of interacting up close with the Harris's Buzzard and the Nipalensis Eagle, two fantastic animals.

The details:

The activity takes place in the famous area of ​​the Crete Senesi, south-east of Siena, in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, an area that includes the villages of Asciano, Montalcino, Pienza, Rapolano Terme and Monteroni d'Arbia, one of the most iconic locations in all of Tuscany.

The name of the area derives from the presence of clay or chalk in the soil, which gives the landscape a gray-blue color and a lunar-like appearance. The green hills, dotted with oaks and cypresses, create a setting that is among the most photographed by visitors from all over the world.

Upon your arrival at the agreed meeting point, near Asciano, you will meet our falconer Davide, who will give you a brief introduction to the basic techniques of falconry, the art of training birds of prey. Davide will then introduce you to his beautiful animals: “Brave” the Harris Hawk and “Ivy” the Asian Steppe Eagle.

You will be able to observe the eagles flying over the Sienese hills and, if you wish, try to call them to the falconer's glove. During the experience, the falconer will share with you fascinating stories about their life, habits, biology and hunting techniques. It will be a unique opportunity to experience a close encounter with these extraordinary birds of prey and discover the ancient art of falconry, which has a tradition of over 4,000 years. With a bit of luck, you might also see some species of wild birds, local or migratory, which are often attracted by the flight of birds of prey.

The experience takes place all year round, in favorable weather conditions, generally from 10:00
The activity is open to everyone from 10 years old.

Price per person € 79.90

Includes:

• Initial briefing
• Introductory explanations on the world of birds of prey
• Activity with birds of prey lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Use of the falconer's glove
• Video and photos of the experience
• Insurance

 

Why to book a Falconry experience?

• To get to know an uncommon but magnificent art and enrich your holiday in a unique way.
• To learn through falconers, to have even more respect for these beautiful animals for the world of nature in general.
• Because it is a truly suitable experience for everyone, young and old!

Dante Alighieri dedicates five precise references to the falcon in his Divine Comedy, here one for you:

“Come 'l falcon ch'è stato assai su l'ali,
che sanza veder logoro o uccello
fa dire al falconiere 'Ohmè, tu cali!',
discende lasso onde si move snello,
per cento rote, e da lunge si pone
dal suo maestro, disdegnoso e fello; “

(HELL - SEVENTH SONG vv. 127 et seq.)

Make your stay in Tuscany even more special, contact us and book this experience  with us.