Meeting with the driver in hotel.
Departing from and returning to Florence, this tour begins with a visit with an expert local guide to the outstanding medieval village of San Gimignano, famous for the 13th century towers that stand as testament to the medieval prosperity of the village and the wealth of its merchants. But first we’ll take a slight detour to visit Abbadia Isola, a stunningly well-preserved and often-overlooked Romanesque church off the beaten track. On our way to Siena we’ll take a break for lunch at Monteriggioni (not included in the package). This fortress is a fine example of medieval military architecture: the village is surrounded by high walls and 14 square towers. Our afternoon will end with a visit to Siena with an expert local guide, cradle of the Italian Gothic style. Here, we will focus our attention on the spectacular Duomo and Baptistery, which beautifully symbolize the religious nature of the Sienese. The 12th century shell-shaped piazza known as the Campo is the site of the famous Palio horse-race and is crowned by the Palazzo Pubblico, representing the independence and economic might of the Sienese oligarchy.
Return to hotel. |
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