Siena & San Gimignano from Rome, Epic Day Trip with Wine Tasting

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Enjoy a full-day journey from Rome, through the Chianti hills, to visit the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Travel in a Small Group of no more than 6-7 people with a tour assistant in an air-conditioned minivan.
Siena is a medieval city, you will visit the heart of city and the central square, “Piazza del Campo” where the famous Palio takes place, a medieval-style horse race. Siena is famous for the wine and for its sweets: “Panpepato”, “Panforte”, “Ricciarelli”. Continuation to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as “The City of the Hundred Towers”
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. Tasting of wines and local products in a famous cellar. You will visit the estate where wine production and grape processing takes place. the tasting includes 10 different types of wine with lunch inlcuded.

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1. Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
The Basilica of San Domenico is located on the slopes of the historic center of Siena, framed by the houses that "climb" under the Duomo, it is among the most important churches in the city especially for its link with the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. Built between 1226 and 1265 and enlarged during the fourteenth century, the Basilica of San Domenico has undergone numerous vicissitudes over the centuries, fires, military occupations, earthquakes, interventions and modifications, which have led to its unmistakable Gothic style appearance being defined Cistercian and is characterized by an original relationship between exterior and interior.
2. Duomo di Siena
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.
3. Centro Storico di 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.
4. Historic Centre of San Gimignano
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.
5. Tenuta Torciano
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.

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Posted By : KONSTANTINOS_B
Severino our guide and Max our driver were the perfect companion to make this tour really memorable
We felt cosy and comfortable from the the beginning. Highlight the wine and food tasting at a magnificent place in San Gimigniano
Totally recommended
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 14:49:48

Posted By : hdnqx9rhgh
Joseph and Maximo were a great team to take us around parts of Tuscany! The landscape is all I hoped. Both towns we visited were filled with history. Ended with the food and wine pairing was the highlight of the day. Thanks for the wonderful experience and memories!
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 03:13:38

Posted By : Scott_G
Perfect day trip to experience the Tuscan countryside! Iconic sights, the best winery experience with tasting and full Italian meal, all with the ease of your own driver and local guide. You won’t regret it!
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 09:31:31

Posted By : Karen_D
Excellent tour. Picked up on time. Siena was beautiful and the winery and gardens were beautiful. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-11-24 03:46:50

Posted By : Jefbab
We wanted to take a day to explore Tuscany but not on a big bus tour. This was the perfect way to do it. We were joined by a wonderful couple so the six of us whisked through Rome and headed for the hills and quaint towns of Tuscany. We had perfect weather; our guide and driver were excellent. Siena was charming, along with San Gimignano. We worked up an appetite walking around and when we arrived for lunch, we were greeted by the owner of the winery. Farm to Table in a beautiful rustic setting. Lots of delicious wine and a lasagna that was finished off with a light drizzle of truffle oil. This is a must do trip if you want a brief but thorough overview of the area. We will definitely be back for a longer visit.
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Posted On : 2023-11-14 09:42:35

Posted By : Allison_F
Our guide Giuseppe and driver Roberto were top notch. Roberto had nerves of steel and drove us safely through the harrowing streets of Rome & winding hills of Tuscany without breaking a sweat. Guiseppe was fun, knowledgeable and very accommodating of individual requests and needs. The winery lunch was absolutely amazing! If I could give it 10 stars I would. If I could live there and eat & drink that way every day I would! I would also weigh 600 lbs. But, it would be worth it. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the countryside in a semi-private format. It was the experience of a lifetime!
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Posted On : 2023-10-17 14:43:25

Posted By : Robin_H
Nice day with one other couple. Great escape from Rome for a day. Spent some money buying wine that got sent home.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25 14:26:38

Posted By : James_S
Josh was our guide and ended up being a private tour. Started in Siena which was a small town. A little disappointed we’re not allowed to visit Duomo di Sienna as an advance ticket was required. This should have been included in tour or give you option to buy. Tenuta torciano winery for lunch in San Gimignano was great. Tasted so many wines. San Gimignano was beautiful. Josh took us to shops for various tasting of chocolates, oils, limoncello, meloncello, and cheeses. Lots of walking.Great day.
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Posted On : 2023-09-17 12:58:17

Posted By : Michele_B
Excellent value! Great wine! Definitely not a light lunch :). Josh our tour guide was very well informed and showed us some of his local favorites in the two cities.
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Posted On : 2023-07-23 13:57:51

Posted By : Samara_P
Joseph (Giuseppe) was wonderful. He is very knowledgeable about the areas and took his time to explain and answer our questions. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-06-30 07:05:34