The one hour 15 drive from Livorno will go by quickly as you drive through the beautiful Tuscany countryside - rolling hills covered with vineyards and silvery green olive groves - on your way to the medieval village of San Gimignano. Once reached San Gimignano, you will find a small, walled medieval hill-top town, famous for its medieval architecture and especially its towers.
Your chauffeur will inform you about the regions you are about to visit the area famous for its wealth & rich families competed in the erection of high towers, that served as lodging, protection and also status symbols. Of the town's 76 original towers, only about 15 remain. Stroll around the narrow cobbled streets, taking in the sights of the town: Sant'Agostino (Church of St. Augustine) with its Benozzo Gozzoli frescos, and the Collegiata, the main church, situated in Piazza del Duomo at the heart of the town. Enjoy a taste of the local white Vernaccia wine and have a little free time where you will surely be tempted by local pottery and souvenirs.
Maybe have lunch there in one of the local canteens or a glass of wine & some local cheese for an appetizer.
Next stop Siena, about a 50 minutes drive from San Gimignano. Here you will find the walls and gates surrounding a city center made up of narrow, winding streets and old buildings and palaces. The city center is dominated by Piazza del Campo, a large shell-shaped square where the civic life of Siena is focused, and where the "Palio delle Contrade", a biannual horse race, is held. And don't miss the city's great cathedral, San Domenico church. Dedicated to Santa Caterina, this cathedral is noted for its marble pavement and Gothic façade.
| Trip Code: | PSE3-T Return to the Past: San Gimignano & Siena Private Tour |
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| Highlights: | San Gimignano - Siena |
| Departs from: | This tour leaves Livorno port by private transfer. |
| Tour Length: | 9-10 hours |
| Type: | Private Shore Excursion Tours |
| Included: | Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. |
| Not included: | Private guide, entry fees, optional gratuities. |
| Sites included: | San Gimignano - Siena |
| Services: | Include transportation in a comfortable Mercedes Limovan equipped with double air-conditioning and refreshments. This would be ideal for a couple but also adaptable for families with children. Every itinerary can be modified to fit any special need or request. |
The UNESCO declared Siena a World Heritage site with these words: Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city. Its inhabitants pursued their rivalry with Florence right into the area of urban planning.
Another of Tuscany’s charming, medieval hill-top towns.
San Gimignano: "the town of beautiful towers" is in Tuscany, 56 km south of Florence. It served as an important relay point for pilgrims travelling to or from Rome on the Via Francigena.
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