Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Private Wine Tour in Tuscany
4.7(13)RomeAnnulation gratuite
À propos de cette activité
Discover the magic of Tuscany on a private full-day journey from Rome through the rolling Chianti hills. Explore the medieval splendor of Siena, wandering its charming streets to the iconic Piazza del Campo, home of the legendary Palio horse race, and savor traditional sweets like Panpepato, Panforte, and Ricciarelli. Continue to San Gimignano, the UNESCO listed City of a Hundred Towers, where cobblestone streets and timeless charm create an unforgettable backdrop. Enjoy a private wine tasting at a historic estate, sampling 10 exceptional Tuscan wines paired with local delicacies and a traditional lunch. Explore the cellars, learn the secrets of winemaking, and immerse yourself in Tuscany’s rich culture, history, and gastronomy. An intimate, luxurious experience designed exclusively for you perfect for wine, food, and history lovers alike.
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Tasting of Wines and local products in a famous cellar
Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&Breakfast.
Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
2 hours visit of Siena with our tour leader
Tour Assistant during the whole trip
Visit of San Gimignano, the city of 100 towers
Non inclus
Siena Cathedral entrance tickets
Tips
Itinéraire
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Basilica of San Domenico
The Basilica of San Domenico
The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the most important churches in Siena and is located between the square of San Domenico and Via della Sapienza. Built in the 13th century, it was enlarged in the following century. It contains the head-relic of Saint Catherine of Siena, inside a splendid Renaissance chapel built for the occasion.
Duomo di Siena (visit outside), is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
Built between 1214 and 1263, it has a Latin cross structure, a not very protruding dome with the bell tower next to it. Both the exterior and the interior are decorated in blocks of white marble which are alternated with thinner greenish black stripes, these are the representative colors of Siena.
It is the heart of the city of Siena, the fulcrum of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Piazza del Campo has the shape of a shell divided into nine sections, in memory of the Nine Lords who governed the city at the end of the thirteenth century and amazes with its elegance and its unique shape in the world. Called this way because in the past it was a green space that hosted the market, Piazza del Campo today is the city's living room and the open-air arena where the famous Palio is run twice a year.
Every year, on 2 July and 16 August, the piazza paved in pietra serena is covered with a layer of earth, composed of a mixture of tuff and sand, in which the horses of the districts challenge each other in a rapid race.
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. “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 di San Gimignano”. Arriving in San Gimignano you will explore its charming medieval streets, visit the old center of this wonderful city where the famous Chianti wine is produced.
Tenuta Torciano is a secret jewel in the heart of Tuscany, near San Gimignano and centrally located between Siena and Florence. Its history sees 13 generations of winemakers who have been able to create high quality wines. Here, in these places, the knowledge of ancient cultivation methods merges with modern technologies. You will discover the warmth of Tuscan hospitality and the simplicity of good living. Visit to the estate and wine tasting and local products in a beautiful wine cellar: 10 different types of wine and oil.
2 heures•Entrée libre
Point de rendez-vous
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La prise en charge commence 15 min avant le départ
À savoir avant de partir
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only)
Provide the correct phone number with international country code
check that you provide all the details to the agency
Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
One day before call to confirm the pick up
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking
Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended (jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers).
Please contact the supplier one day before to confirm pick-up time.
Local supplier Welcome Italy:
Head Office (from 10am to 7pm on Monday to Friday) +39 0687772364 / +39 0687760030
Emergency +39 3890055460 or +39 3208216235
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Annulation et remboursement
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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