Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Florence**UNESCO World Heritage | Food and Wine Tastings | Siena Cathedral Upgrade Available**

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Tour Code: 536707

Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Florence**UNESCO World Heritage | Food and Wine Tastings | Siena Cathedral Upgrade Available**

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Tour Code: 536707
Departure City
Florence
End City
Florence
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Duration
11 hours
Language
English Live
Guide Type
Guided Tour

Highlights

• A unique and authentic introduction to Siena • Visit the magnificent Siena city center • Journey through time in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni • Taste famous wines and local specialties • Siena Cathedral upgrade available

Itinerary

En route to Siena, we'll stop at San Gimignano, a world famous walled town located on a hilltop, renowned for its tall towers, wonderful frescoes, and many other valuable works of art. You will be taken to the heart of the historical center, where you will have some free time to discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Siena, after free time for lunch (own expense), we'll meet our local expert, who will take us on a comprehensive guided tour of Siena's historic center, starting from its most beautiful square, Piazza del Campo, the focal point of which is the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall), followed by a pleasant walk through the Museum and Oratory of Palio's Contrada, an intimate and secret place containing historical documents and wonderful relics of the famous Palio, as well as magnificent works of art, which are normally not disclosed to the public. The Contrada, or district, is the real core of local social life. Inhabitants of each district compete with each other, as they devote themselves to the preparation of the famous Palio horse race. We'll then proceed to the spectacular Siena Cathedral of the 12th century. Please select the upgrade to pre-purchase an entry ticket to see the glorious interior. In the afternoon, we'll stop at the historical hamlet of Monteriggioni, a medieval village enclosed by storied walls, which remained standing to this day, free time for inside visit. Then crossing the gently Chianti rolling hills, we will arrive to a cozy Winery, where taste four fantastic wines and sampling balsamic vinegar and zero food miles products, to end this memorable experience in the heart of Tuscany with delicious Tuscan flavors.

Visiting Attractions

Piazza del Campo

Piazza del Campo

Palazzo Pubblico

Palazzo Pubblico

Meeting & Transfer Info

Transfer Info

What’s Included

Includes
  • Travel by motorcoach
  • Tour escort
  • Guided tour of Siena with a local guide
  • Sampling of local wines and farm to table products
  • Excludes
  • Hotel pick-up, drop-off
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Optional tips
  • Siena Cathedral and Libreria Piccolomini entrance fees and guided tour (upgrade available)
  • Special Notes

  • Please note that the order of the visits may change.
  • When the Museum and the Oratory of the Contrada are not accessible, they will be replaced with another site of particular historic and cultural interest.
  • It is recommended that participants wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothingg to visit museums and places of worship.

  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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