Siena & S. Gimignano – food and wine tasting experience

Description

A full-day excursion to the Tuscan cities of Siena, also known for hosting the Palio horse race and San Gimignano, a small village that still retains its atmosphere and its feudal aspect.

Siena

This city was established for the first time in the time of the Etruscans c. 900 BC to 400 BC The biggest attraction of Siena is its urban landscape that can be enjoyed without visiting a museum. during our tour in Siena we will see:

Piazza del Campo, the heart of the city, and one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. The square in the shape of a shell houses the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia and it is in this square that takes place twice a year the thrilling horseback ride without a back, the Palio.

Cathedral of Siena

Started in the 12th century, it is one of the great examples of Italian Romanesque architecture.

In between we will visit a local wine shop, for a wine tasting, with local fresh seasonal products including a selection of salami and cheeses.

San Gimignano

The charming town of San Gimignano is famous for its tower houses which are one of the characteristic elements of this village.

Of the 70 of the Middle Ages, today there are 13: thanks to them San Gimignano has retained all its architectural charm of an evocative past.

For the medieval families of that time, owning a tower house was undoubtedly a reason of prestige (note was the race to having the highest Tower House)

In addition to ensuring the city defensive functions, connected to each other by bridges, they were a very safe system for themselves and their family members to move from one tower house to another, without necessarily having to deal with the road, often frequented by unpermitted people or with which you could have outstanding accounts, such as power feuds or family.

San Gimignano is also famous for the production of white wine called Vernaccia, that is possible tasting at the Vernaccia Museum located in the centre of the town.

Enjoy the day exploring the winding medieval streets that plunge into the Middle Ages.

Language: English/Spanish

Duration: 10 hours

Private tour max 6 people

Suggestions for lunch on request 

 This tour is fully customizable according to your request.

* More languages and tailor made tours for individual and group are available.

 For more info please contact us

Itinerary

• Rome
• Siena
• San Gimignano
• Rome

Included:

• The historics Center of Siena and San Gimignano are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
• Distance to Siena is about 250 km and the journey time is about 3 hours from Rome.
• Siena –  San Gimignano distance km 50 – 1 hour
• Suggested departure from Rome 7:30 a.m
• Recommended confortable wears

HOW TO BOOK?

• • To book, enter the desired date and fill out the form at the top right of this page.
  • Once the booking process is complete, you will receive an email response which will be subject to verification and availability.
  • In the following confirmation e-mail you will find all the information relating to the tour booked.
  • We advise you to book at least 48 hours in advance, for requests less than 24 hours contact us by phone to check availability.

TERMS OF PAYMENT:

• At the time of booking confirmation will be asked a credit card as deposit.
• Payment must be made with pay pal or credit card at least 48 hours before the tour.
• Store and present the reservation voucher as a receipt before starting the tour.

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