Fd 'Siena and S.Gimignano'
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- A FULL DAY TOUR to the discovery of SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO. FROM CORTONA.
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Discover with us SIENA, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and the Palio horse race..Follow our guide to the main Palaces and Squares of this Medieval town, to the suggestive Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico stands,. Visit the precious interiors of the Duomo, one of the most beautiful Cathedrals in Italy.
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Come with us to to SAN GIMIGNANO, important town along the old Pilgrimage road, Via Francigena. Famous for its White Wine, the world renowned Vernaccia, and its Towers, symbol, in the Middle Ages, of the power of its well-off families.This town is still today noted mainly for its 13th century towers that dominate the skyline.
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Fd ‘SIENA AND S. GIMIGNANO' TOUR’ is a tour to let you discover two Highlights of Medieval and also Renaissance Tuscany, where old traditions are still alive
Price base 4 people: 118 euro per person
Price base 2/3 people: 168 euro per person
The tour takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Other days on request
Route
A CortonaB SienaC San Gimignano
08. 45 (8.45am) : Meeting at Tuscanmagic Travel Agency in Cortona with the Tour-Leader
Departure for the Fd ‘ SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO TOUR’…
Arrival in SIENA at around 10.30 am. Guided Tour of the town in a group, for about 2 hours
We will visit the main palaces and sights of the town, ending our visit at Piazza del Campo.
We will indulge in one of Italy's most beautiful cities. An expert guide will give us an insider's view of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. We will linger around Piazza del Campo, the superlative square that is home to the Palio, a wild horse race that takes place every July and August.
We will stroll the streets with our guide, learning about the history of the place. Visit the Duomo, Siena's stunning cathedral, and stroll right in thanks to our skip-the-line ticket.
At the end of the guided tour we will have some free time for lunch-and shopping
14.30 (2.30pm) Departure to SAN GIMIGNANO, stopping for a picture near the wonderful medieval town of Monteriggioni. Arrival at around 15.30 (3.30pm) Free time to visit the town. Before departure back to Cortona, we will stop in a local bar to taste some typical bruschette, salumi and a glass of Venaccia of san Gimignano
17.00 (5.00pm) : Departure back to Cortona. Arrival at around 18.30(6.30pm)