Embark on a day tour from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano. Explore the medieval town of Siena, visit the Gothic Cathedral and Palazzo Pubblico. Indulge in a wine tasting and lunch at Tenuta Torciano Winery, immersing yourself in Italian culture.
Embark on a day tour from Rome to Siena and San Gimignano. Explore the medieval town of Siena, visit the Gothic Cathedral and Palazzo Pubblico. Indulge in a wine tasting and lunch at Tenuta Torciano Winery, immersing yourself in Italian culture.
- 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.
- San Gimignano - San Gimignano is…
- 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.
- San Gimignano - San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form “an unforgettable skyline”.Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches. The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant’ Agostino contain frescos, including cycles dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The “Historic Centre of San Gimignano” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.
- Tenuta Torciano - If you are a lover of all things Italian, specifically the Tuscan region, Tenuta Torciano Winery & Winetasting School is the ideal destination for you.
The winery is situated in the heart of Tuscany, 35 minutes from Florence and 20 minutes from Siena, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and a succession of unique greenery that features towering cypress trees, long stretches of beautiful vineyards, olive groves, forests of oaks and lovely villages.
When you visit Tenuta Torciano Winery, you will totally immerse yourself in Italian culture, together with a Tuscan family consisting of 15 generations of wine producers. Here you will experience warm hospitality and additional Tuscan traditions handed down from father to son, exemplifying the simple and good in life.
- Lunch included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting experience at Tenuta Torciano
- Lunch included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting experience at Tenuta Torciano
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Siena, a charming, perfectly maintained medieval town, sits on a lovely hill to the south of Florence, nestled between the regions of Chianti and Maremma. The city of Siena is a treasure chest filled with brilliant art, traditions, and architectural wonders. Don’t miss the chance to explore the magnificent black-and-white Gothic Cathedral by Giovanni…
Siena, a charming, perfectly maintained medieval town, sits on a lovely hill to the south of Florence, nestled between the regions of Chianti and Maremma. The city of Siena is a treasure chest filled with brilliant art, traditions, and architectural wonders. Don’t miss the chance to explore the magnificent black-and-white Gothic Cathedral by Giovanni Pisano and take a tour of the Palazzo Pubblico. Ascend the Tower - Torre del Mangia - for an incredible view of the city. If you happen to be there at the start of July or mid-August, make sure to watch the globally renowned Palio horse race, a Renaissance tradition that unfolds in the unique Piazza del Campo, a fantastic shell-shaped plaza with a circumference layered with dirt on race day to create a makeshift track. Also, pay a visit to the delightful Tuscan village, San Gimignano. Include a visit to Tenuta Torciano Winery in your itinerary too, where you can savor an exquisite lunch and wine tasting at Torciano. Experience the Italian culture up close and personal with a Tuscan family that boasts a lineage spanning 15 generations.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.