This tour ticks off two must-sees in Tuscanyâs collection, Siena and San Gimignano. Youâll be picked up from your accommodation in Florence and taken for a full-day tour of these two cultural hotspots. Dino, one of our expert local guides, says âSiena used to be part of a popular route pilgrims used to reach Rome thousands of years ago. Youâll hear all about this side of the cityâs history during your visit.â
The first part of the tour shines a light on Siena, a perfectly preserved city that dates back to Medieval times. Youâll start with a walking tour of the old town, where youâll see this part of Sienaâs heritage on full display. Siena Cathedral, one of Italyâs most popular Romanesque-meets-Gothic churches is here, too, and youâll head inside it before heading into the city centre. In this part of Siena, the Piazza del Campo is the biggest draw. Shaped like a seashell, youâll find everything from a big water fountain to City Hall here.
When youâre finished in Siena, youâll hop back on your transport and make your way to San Gimignano, which is often known as the Manhattan of the Middle Ages because of its line-up of ancient towers. If youâre an ice-cream fan, this visit is really going to excite you. Youâll head to a gelateria for a chance to try some ice-cream made by a master whose creations have won international championships. When youâve had your fill and looked around San Gimignano for a bit, youâll then be taken back to your accommodation in Florence.
â Private transport, either a car or van, to take you from Florence to Siena and San Gimignano, before returning you to Florenceâ English-speaking driverâ Entrance ticket (skip the line) to the Cathedral in Sienaâ Digital map with highlights of Siena and San Gimignano
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