Discover the beauty of Tuscany on a 2-day tour from Rome. Visit Siena, San Gimignano, and Florence, enjoy a wine tasting, and see Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery.
The first day we cross the Chianti hills to visit the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Siena is a beautiful medieval city in Italy, you will visit the heart of city and the central square, “Piazza del Campo” where the famous Palio takes place, a medieval-style horse race. Siena is famous for its wine but and for its sweets: the “Panpepato”, “Panforte”, “Ricciarelli”. Continuation to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia”. After we stop for a tasting of wines and local products in a beautiful cellar, visit the estate and the Cellars where wine production and grape processing takes place. the tasting includes 10 different types of wine and a lunch based on typical local products. At the and continue to Florence and transfer to the hotel, free dinner and overnight stay.
The second day after breakfast, enjoy a full day in Florence, famous for its culture, Renaissance art, architecture and monuments. Let our assistant guide you for shopping, food and everything will be easier.
In the afternoon enjoy a half-day walking tour of Florence, breathe in the atmosphere of the medieval streets, the artisans’ workshops and admire the masterpieces of Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo, including the famous David located inside the Accademia. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome designed by Brunelleschi, admire the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Continuing the walk we arrive in Piazza della Signoria, the center of political life in Florence since the 14th century.
Then visit at Ponte Vecchio, one of the symbolic places of Florence, once a meat and fish market, today you can admire the ancient workshops of the masters of Florentine goldsmith art known throughout the world. Take the opportunity to give a magical and unique souvenir. At the end, departure by fast train to Rome.