Spend a day exploring medieval towns in Italy on a journey from Rome to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Siena. Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, taste the local Chianti and Vernaccia wines, and absorb the history and culture of these unique towns.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Italian
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from accommodations within Rome city center only (inside the Aurelian Walls).
- Small group
- Limited to 12 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Tuscan towns of San Gimignano and Siena
- Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned van with a maximum of 6 participants
- Taste food and 10 different types of wine tasting at local wineries
- Benefit from your tour assistant who will travel with you throughout the tour
Full description
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 sample the world-famous Vernaccia white wine. Stop for a wine tasting and sample local products in a beautiful wine cellar: 10 different types of wine and oil. Then visit the estate and learn about the processing of the grapes before having lunch at a restauarant.
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 Duomo's Romanesque-Gothic facade, before beginning the trip back to Rome through the Tuscan countryside.
Includes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan (no more than 6 people)
- Tour escort for the whole trip
- Tasting of local wine
- Light lunch of local food and wine
- Pick-up and drop off (inside the Aurelian Walls)
- Gratuities
- Local guide
Not suitable for
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The tour goes on rain or shine
- No refunds for missed flights, buses, trains, etc.
- There is a total refund for cancellations made within 72 hours of the tour's departure
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes, and remember that is not permitted to visit churches in shorts or miniskirts, or with uncovered shoulders