Embark on a full-day tour from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano. Explore UNESCO sites, taste local wines, and wander medieval streets.
Embark on a full-day tour from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano. Explore UNESCO sites, taste local wines, and wander medieval streets.
- Piazza del Campo - Our driver will take you to Piazza del Campo, the main 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 stately palaces…
- Piazza del Campo - Our driver will take you to Piazza del Campo, the main 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 stately palaces surround the shell-shaped square. At the northwest edge is the Fonte Gaia. (1 hour spend in Piazza del Campo)
- Centro Storico di Siena - Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena.
The historic center 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.
- 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.
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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. -
Il Palio di Asti - The Palio of Asti is a traditional Italian festival of medieval origin that culminates with a bareback horse race.
The race has been run every 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. - Historic Centre of San Gimignano - The Historic Center of San Gimignano sits on a height of land, dominating the surrounding landscape. San Gimignano rises on top of a hill 334m above sea level, clearly visible in the distance with its many towers. Today 13 towers remain of the 72 towers of the fourteenth century, when every well off family built a tower to show its economic power (many of them are still visible in the buildings, even if they were cut off).
- San Gimignano - San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. At the end of the day our driver will drive it back to Rome (about 2 hours drive).
- Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
- Drivers/guides
- Tasting of local products (wine and food)
- Pick-up and drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
- Drivers/guides
- Tasting of local products (wine and food)
- Pick-up and drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tips and freebies
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips and freebies
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Embark on a full-day adventure from Rome through the picturesque hills of Chianti to the enchanting cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Begin your journey in Siena, where you can leisurely explore the historic city center, a proud UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through Piazza del Campo, the iconic public square that hosts the famous Palio di Siena…
Embark on a full-day adventure from Rome through the picturesque hills of Chianti to the enchanting cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Begin your journey in Siena, where you can leisurely explore the historic city center, a proud UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through Piazza del Campo, the iconic public square that hosts the famous Palio di Siena horse race. Climb the Mangia Tower, marvel at the cathedral’s stunning Romanesque-Gothic facade, and savor a tasting of local delicacies and wines. Next, head to nearby San Gimignano, another UNESCO World Heritage site, and wander its charming medieval streets before making your way back to Rome through the scenic Tuscan countryside.
- 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 requirements
- 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
- The excursion is not affected by weather conditions
- The minimum age to be allowed to drink alcohol is 18 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.