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Under The Tuscan Sun
SIENA , MONTERIGGIONI &
SAN GIMIGNANO DAY TRIP
Enjoy Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and a delicious lunch with a fine selection of Chianti wines on your “Private Day Tour” through the quintessence of Tuscany.
Our first stop will be Siena, the medieval atmosphere, stunning Cathedral and surrounding landscapes make Siena a favorite destination for a vast number of visitors. Siena with its monuments and art treasures is considered a World Heritage site protected by UNESCO.
Your trip continues on to Monteriggioni, where you will discover a fully intact medieval walled village. The wall includes 14 turrets and was built in 1203 . Then we will take lunch and you will be treated to traditional Tuscan dishes, accompanied with a selection of fine red and white Chianti wines. Following the historical “Francigena Way”, an important and ancient medieval pilgrimage route connecting northern France with Rome, we reach the gates of San Gimignano, one of the most famous medieval hill towns in Italy.
San Gimignano is renowned for its numerous towers, representing the wealth of the noble families of that epoch. And for ice cream lovers there is a special treat: Dondoli's Ice Cream Parlor, which has won numerous awards and is considered the best in Europe! On the way back we will have a short stop in Piazza Michelangelo, a large piazza that offers one of the most superb views of Florence.
SAN GIMIGNANO DAY TRIP
Enjoy Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and a delicious lunch with a fine selection of Chianti wines on your “Private Day Tour” through the quintessence of Tuscany.
Our first stop will be Siena, the medieval atmosphere, stunning Cathedral and surrounding landscapes make Siena a favorite destination for a vast number of visitors. Siena with its monuments and art treasures is considered a World Heritage site protected by UNESCO.
Your trip continues on to Monteriggioni, where you will discover a fully intact medieval walled village. The wall includes 14 turrets and was built in 1203 . Then we will take lunch and you will be treated to traditional Tuscan dishes, accompanied with a selection of fine red and white Chianti wines. Following the historical “Francigena Way”, an important and ancient medieval pilgrimage route connecting northern France with Rome, we reach the gates of San Gimignano, one of the most famous medieval hill towns in Italy.
San Gimignano is renowned for its numerous towers, representing the wealth of the noble families of that epoch. And for ice cream lovers there is a special treat: Dondoli's Ice Cream Parlor, which has won numerous awards and is considered the best in Europe! On the way back we will have a short stop in Piazza Michelangelo, a large piazza that offers one of the most superb views of Florence.
Your beautiful day in Tuscany!
Daily departure from Florence at 9:30am.The tour lasts up to 6 hours.
Includes:
Roundtrip transportation in private air-conditioned min-van. English speaking professional tour guide. Visits to Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano & Piazza Michelangelo. Lunch with Chianti wine tasting and the best gelato ever!