Florence Trip Overview
A customized day trip of Siena and San Gimignano for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from the centre of Florence to discover the one-time capital of Tuscany, Siena and the enchanting hilltop towered town of San Gimignano. Visit Italy close up in a Mercedes minivan of up to 7 – 8 people that takes you into the very heart of each of these beautiful Tuscan cities.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Florence, Tuscany, Italy
A customized day trip of Siena and San Gimignano for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from the centre of Florence to discover the one-time capital of Tuscany, Siena and the enchanting hilltop towered town of San Gimignano. Visit Italy close up in a Mercedes minivan of up to 7 – 8 people that takes you into the very heart of each of these beautiful Tuscan cities.
Stop At: Torre del Mangia, Piazza del Campo 1, 53100, Siena Italy
Stroll down winding streets to the climb the 505 steps to the top of the Torre del Mangia, the bell tower of the Palazzo Pubblico, for spectacular views across the city. This is the second highest medieval tower at 102m (330ft) ever built in Italy between 1338-48.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
The narrow cobbled streets lead down to one of the most beautiful and greatest medieval squares in Italy, the Piazza del Campo where the Palio horse race is held each year in July and August
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Walls of Monteriggioni, P.za Roma, 53035, Monteriggioni Italy
Monteriggioni retains many of its original 13th century architectural features. Enjoy a stroll along the top of the castle walls to enjoy glorious views of the Chianti countryside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
In the afternoon we’ll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award- winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy
Don’t miss this incredible gothic black and white marbled cathedral (1136-1382) with its stunning marble-inlaid floor and filled with filled with treasures by Pisano, Donatello and Michelangelo as well as frescoes by Pinturicchio.
Duration: 1 hour
