Siena and San Gimignano 1 Day Trip from Rome - Semi Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Siena and San Gimignano 1 Day Trip from Rome - Semi Private Tour

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 12 hours
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Travel through Italy on a full-day journey from Rome through the hills of Chianti to the cities of San Gimignano and Siena.
Arriving in San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore its charming medieval streets and taste the world-famous white wine Vernaccia. Continue to the nearby town and visit a local winery for a Chianti tasting with local appetizers.
Finally, make your way to Siena for a lovely wander around the historic center of the city, a well-deserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along Piazza del Campo, the public square that's also home to the Palio di Siena horse race. Visit the Mangia Tower, and admire the cathedral's Romanesque-Gothic facade before beginning your trip back to Rome through the Tuscan countryside.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy

Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany, Italy and is regarded as one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. The Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia, as well as various palazzi signorili surround the shell-shaped piazza. At the northwest edge is the Fonte Gaia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena, Piazza Del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy

Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena.

The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008.Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Torre del Mangia, Piazza del Campo 1, 53100, Siena Italy

The Torre del Mangia is a tower in Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. Built in 1338-1348, it is located in the Piazza del Campo, Siena's premier square, adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall). When built it was one of the tallest secular towers in medieval Italy. At 102 m, it is second tallest after Cremona's Torrazzo (112 m (367 ft)) the Asinelli tower in Bologna at 97 m being third.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: San Gimignano 1300, Via la Costarella n. 3, 53037, San Gimignano Italy

San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy

Siena Cathedral is a medieval church in Siena, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
It was the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Siena, and from the 15th century that of the Archdiocese of Siena. It is now the seat of the Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Il Palio di Asti, Piazza Vittorio Alfieri, 14100, Asti Italy

The Palio di Asti is a traditional Italian festival of medieval origin that culminates with a bareback horse race.
The race has been run each year since the 13th century. It has taken place every year, with the exception of a period in the 1870s and a 30 year interruption in the 20th century.
Since 1988, the race has taken place in a triangular 'square' in the center of Asti, the Piazza Alfieri, on every third Sunday of September.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Historic Centre of San Gimignano, Piazza del Duomo 2, 53037, San Gimignano Italy

Historic Centre of San Gimignano

Inclusions
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Tasting of local products (wine and food)
  • Pick-up and drop off
  • Driver/guide
  • Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The excursion is not affected from averse weather conditions
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirement
  • Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
  • The day before we'll send a mail with exact pick up time
  • A minimum of two travelers per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

P.za della Repubblica, 48, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is included for all accommodation within Aurelian Walls. If your hotel is not in the list send us an email with your hotel /B&B/accomodation in Rome, we will let you know if the pick up is included.


Departure Time

07:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours


User's Reviews

eemgee

16 Sep, 2023

It was a really nice day, but a long drive, 3 hours each way for 350 euros. The person driving the car did not give us any information explaining really about the towns visited. We also did not follow the itinerary that was given by La Vacanza Travel. The tour was cut short by about 2 hours. La Vacanza Travel should not list an expensive tour and then not have their employee follow the itinerary, especially that it was only the two of us. I feel a partial refund should be given back to me. Do not book this tour if you can go to each of these places by train or bus on your own.

jacurt2000

02 Mar, 2023

We were picked up at our hotel and whisked away on a lovely trip to Tuscany. Serena, our guide, gave us ample freedom to do whatever we wanted, along with her pointing out all the beauty along the adventure. We stopped for coffee prior to San Gimignano. Serena helped us navigate the coffee shop. San Gimignano was beautiful. We walked the streets, went to shops, as Serena navigated. So beautiful. Next, was a light lunch and wine tasting. The grounds were unbelievable. Like every Tuscan picture. The wine was nice, along with the lunch. Everyone at the winery was so kind and attentive. Final stop was Siena. Wow! So much history all right in front of us. Serina gave us whatever information we desired. She was so flexible and accommodating. It was a long day, but one we will not forget.

Tess_S

04 Jan, 2023

The drive was about 3-hr long from Rome but worth seeing both places. I wanted to take this trip, to get a taste of the different towns, although rushed because there were schedules to follow, first Sienna, then San Gimignano and then wine tasting. Now seeing the towns I do want to stay longer the next time…Thank you to Fabio and our driver (I apologize, I forgot his name) for being so professional and on schedule.

dodomenos

01 Aug, 2019

The Tour guide know very well the región . The Driver was good . Both arrive on time. We have an excelent day. They were true gentleman.

stlbluesfan2017

25 Jun, 2019

This was a trip wanted by the mother in law. Siena history about the districts and the horse race is very interesting as well as the old mid evil architect. You are then whisked away to wine tasting and different types of Brochette. Loved the wind and food and our winery guide was excellent and nice. Ordered bottles to be delivered to home in the US. Then went to San Gimignano, again nice history and mid evil architect. recommend this trip

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