Travel through Italy on a full-day journey from Rome through the hills of Chianti to the cities of San Gimignano and Siena.
Arriving in San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore its charming medieval streets and taste the world-famous white wine Vernaccia. Continue to the nearby town and visit a local winery for a Chianti tasting with local appetizers.
Finally, make your way to Siena for a lovely wander around the historic center of the city, a well-deserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along Piazza del Campo, the public square that's also home to the Palio di Siena horse race. Visit the Mangia Tower, and admire the cathedral's Romanesque-Gothic facade before beginning your trip back to Rome through the Tuscan countryside.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Tasting of local products (wine and food)
✔ Pick-up and drop off
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Piazza del Campo
Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany, Italy and is regarded as one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. The Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia, as well as various palazzi signorili surround the shell-shaped piazza. At the northwest edge is the Fonte Gaia.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Centro Storico Di Siena
Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena.
The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008.Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Torre del Mangia
The Torre del Mangia is a tower in Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. Built in 1338-1348, it is located in the Piazza del Campo, Siena's premier square, adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall). When built it was one of the tallest secular towers in medieval Italy. At 102 m, it is second tallest after Cremona's Torrazzo (112 m (367 ft)) the Asinelli tower in Bologna at 97 m being third.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
San Gimignano 1300
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Duomo di Siena
Siena Cathedral is a medieval church in Siena, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
It was the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Siena, and from the 15th century that of the Archdiocese of Siena. It is now the seat of the Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Il Palio di Asti
The Palio di Asti is a traditional Italian festival of medieval origin that culminates with a bareback horse race.
The race has been run each year since the 13th century. It has taken place every year, with the exception of a period in the 1870s and a 30 year interruption in the 20th century.
Since 1988, the race has taken place in a triangular 'square' in the center of Asti, the Piazza Alfieri, on every third Sunday of September.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Historic Centre of San Gimignano
Historic Centre of San Gimignano
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The excursion is not affected from averse weather conditions
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirement
• Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
• The day before we'll send a mail with exact pick up time
• A minimum of two travelers per booking is required
