Siena Trip Overview
Escape from the noise of Rome and go get relax on a day- trip from Rome to explore ttwo gems of the region of Tuscany: Montalcino and Siena.
The village of Montalcino in Tuscany, worlwide famous for its prestigious wine Brunello. Montalcino is one of the highlights of the Val d’Orcia, a scenic area south of Siena. The approach to Montalcino is breathtaking, with Medieval spires and its huge fortress towering over the green valley below. Once you’re up there its narrow and steep Medieval streets and stone buildings are the perfect setting to sample some local wines. In this area you will reach a vinery, where you can visit the cellars and sample some of the most renowned italian wines. Not far away you can explore the medieval romantic town of Siena, rich in monuments, palaces and churches, no doubts it is one of the most beautiful Italian towns.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Private Drivers
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What to Expect When Visiting Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Escape from the noise of Rome and go get relax on a day- trip from Rome to explore ttwo gems of the region of Tuscany: Montalcino and Siena.
The village of Montalcino in Tuscany, worlwide famous for its prestigious wine Brunello. Montalcino is one of the highlights of the Val d’Orcia, a scenic area south of Siena. The approach to Montalcino is breathtaking, with Medieval spires and its huge fortress towering over the green valley below. Once you’re up there its narrow and steep Medieval streets and stone buildings are the perfect setting to sample some local wines. In this area you will reach a vinery, where you can visit the cellars and sample some of the most renowned italian wines. Not far away you can explore the medieval romantic town of Siena, rich in monuments, palaces and churches, no doubts it is one of the most beautiful Italian towns.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Siena, Siena, Tuscany
A welcoming english speaking driver, will pick you up ay your centred hotel in Rome and start drive to North. While relaxing on a smooth confortable drive you will pass a beautiful contryside of the central Italy. A quick stop for coffee, then you keep on going until you reach your first destination: Siena. Over there, you will explore the city on your own, having 2 hours to walk among narrow streets, admiring untouched medieval building, having some shopping and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Val d’Orcia, Italy
let the driver take you across this paradise of gently-rolling hills covered in the dense vegetation of vineyards, olive groves, cypresses, beech and chestnut trees alternate with Medieval habitations, rural villas and castles boasting impervious towers – all of which is diffused in a tranquilly-isolated nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany
After Siena the driver takes you to another astonish place: the little town of Montalcino.
From Siena and Montalcino you will enjoy a relaxing 1 hour-drive through the rural Tuscany at its best where you can have nice photos and stop to enjoy a stunning landscape. This is the naturalistic park of Valdorcia, declared a UNESCO heritage site , which has retained its unspoiled beauty for centuries. Once in Montalcino, You will have 1 hour to discover the place. The historic centre grows around Piazza del Popolo, with a slender looking XIV century Palazzo dei Priori. The atmospheric streets of the town centre are perfect for a stroll. You will get into the Fortress and walk its ramparts and right up there, you will sample 3 kind of the renowned Brunello while enjoying a splendid view.
Afterwards, it is the time to board the minivan and head back to Rome. The excursion will end at your accomodation.
Duration: 2 hours
