Siena Trip Overview
Travel between destinations and visit sights along the way. Stop to visit the medieval fortress of Monteriggioni before spending leisure time in the hill-town of San Gimignano browsing the many stores or savouring the rich cuisine in one of its many restaurants (not included). In the afternoon visit the Chianti town of Greve in Chianti and the picturesque hamlet of Montefioralle before having your Private driver drop you off at your Florence destination.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Airport & Ground Transfers
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What to Expect When Visiting Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Travel between destinations and visit sights along the way. Stop to visit the medieval fortress of Monteriggioni before spending leisure time in the hill-town of San Gimignano browsing the many stores or savouring the rich cuisine in one of its many restaurants (not included). In the afternoon visit the Chianti town of Greve in Chianti and the picturesque hamlet of Montefioralle before having your Private driver drop you off at your Florence destination.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Tuscany, Tuscany
Have your Driver guide come and pick you up from your accommodation at 9:30am for the start of your transfer tour. As a first stop, visit the imposing fortress of Monteriggioni, a medieval village with complete ring of walls, built by the Sienese in the 13th century as a bastion of defense in their wars against Florence. It withstood all attacks from both the Florentines and the forces of the Bishop of Volterra until its keys were finally handed by the town’s captain over to the Medicean forces in an act of reconciliation.
Pass By: Tuscany, Tuscany
Continue to San Gimignano in the morning, this UNESCO protected hill-town is a testimony of Tuscan medieval architecture, with its austere towers that defiantly survived the centuries and the imposing rings of walls. This bustling gem is set among idyllic vine covered hills and is still flourishing with artisanal boutiques of the local trades and stores selling the towns ‘red gold’, the saffron spice.
After lunch continue into the Chianti Classico on panorimic Chianti roads and arrive to the town of Greve in Chianti, famous for its oval square filled with artisan’s shops and wine stores and for being the home town of the famous sailor Verrazzano. Here you have free time to sample wines and visit the stores. before continuing to Florence we stop one last time to visit a quaint and picturesque hamlet where we enjoy a walk along the cobbled streets and take in the breathtaking landscapes. Finally continue to your Florence destination after about 7 hours of tour.
