Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Siena-San Gimignano. Pick up at your hotel in Florence for a tour in the "medieval times". First will stop in the hill-town of Monteriggioni, a medieval fortress built in 1204 by the Sienese, then on to Siena, one of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany, also famed for the "Palio", the annual historic horse-race and for its Duomo, the art-filled cathedral that features works of Michelangelo and Donatello. Onward to San Gimignano, one of the most charming and picturesque Tuscan hill towns. Its towers dominate the town in the manner of skyscrapers in our modern cities. Also, visit of a Crystal factory in Colle val d'Elsa. Overnight: Hotel/Villa/Agriturismo in the Tuscan countryside.
Day 2: Montepulciano-Pienza-Cortona. We first drive to Pienza, to admire the "perfect Renaissance city" commissioned by Pope Pius III to the Architect B. Rossellino. There will also be cheese tasting. Then on to Montepulciano where you can have a visit of the old cellars of the town and where you can enjoy a glass of red "Nobile di Montepulciano". In the afternoon we'll drive to Cortona, one of the oldest towns of Italy, first settled by the Etruscan people a few centuries BC. Walking in the narrow streets of Cortona you can appreciate the "slow life" of the Tuscan countryside, you'll easily forget the crowds and the noise of the big cities. Cortona became also famous for a recent movie, that you probably heard about: "Under the Tuscan Sun". Overnight: Villa/Agriturismo in the Umbrian countryside.
Day 3: Umbria-Rome. Today we'll visit Assisi, the home-town of San Francis, a lovely hill town, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Something not to miss is the Basilic in Assisi, full of art treasures made by famous artist such as Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini, then you can also enjoy a the rest of Assisi, with its nice shops and cafes, before we leave the town and start drive through the countryside, toward Montefalco, the best wine area of Umbria. Here we'll stop at a winery for a visit and wine tasting of the Sagrantino di Montefalco, one of the best Red wines of Italy. Drive to Roma for your departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Driver-guides and local guides
- Visiting museums, churches and historical sites
- Wine and olive oil tastings
- Tolls, gas, parking.
Price Excludes:
- Lunch and dinner.
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