Medieval Tuscany Tour

Día 1 - Roma - Tivoli - Orvieto - Siena 



At 08:30, departure from Rome to Tivoli, a beautiful city near the capital, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage villas and the beauty of its old town. Visit. Next, departure for Orvieto. Only the Gothic Cathedral, imposing and elaborate, would be worth the visit to admire its façade, but the city of St. Patrick's Well offers lovely corners to breathe the medieval air, taste excellent wines, or sample the renowned cuisine. Visit and free lunch. Finally, departure for Siena and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 - Siena - San Gimignano - Volterra - Siena

Breakfast. Morning dedicated to city sightseeing. Surrounded by the Chianti forests on one side and hills on the other, Siena seems to stretch atop a low hill, centrally located in the lands that have always been its domain. The famous city of the Palio and the contradas fascinates with the myriad colors of its flags, its winding alleyways, the perfection of its Gothic monuments, the fame of its illustrious sons, and the flavor of the products that can be tasted here. Departure to San Gimignano, the "City of Towers", where you will visit San Giovanni Gate, Cistern Square, People's Palace, Civic Museum, and San Agostino. Free lunch. Continuation to Volterra. Located at the highest point of a high hill, the city with its austere and medieval silhouette is famous for alabaster craftsmanship. Visit the city with the Priori Square, Duomo, Baptistery, Arch Gate, and the Roman Theater. Return to Siena. Accommodation in a hotel.

Day 3 - Siena - Chianti Route - Lucca - Siena

Breakfast. Today we invite you to a tasting of the world's most famous Italian wine: Chianti red produced with Sangiovese grapes. In the morning, departure along the Chianti Route. Along the way, you can see charming hills, picturesque villages with ancient towers, farms, and, of course, vineyards. Visit Radda in Chianti, the old municipality and its walls. Then visit Greve in Chianti with its asymmetrical square with arches and terraces. Departure to Lucca, a city surrounded by a intact Renaissance wall. Free lunch. Then, visit Napoleon Square, Provincial Palace, Duomo, San Martino Square, San Miguel in Foro, and the house where the great composer Giacomo Puccini was born. Then, return to Siena and accommodation in a hotel.

Day 4 - Siena - Montalcino - Pienza - Montepulciano - Rome

Breakfast. Today we will visit an ancient cellar in the basement of a 15th-century building with the possibility of tasting the excellent Nobile di Montepulciano red wine. Departure to Montalcino; the large fortress characterizes the city, which overlooks the three valleys of Asso, d'Aria, and Orcia. Visit. Continuation to Pienza. This city, on a hill overlooking the Orcia Valley, is a must-visit for its artistic beauties and typical local gastronomy. Visit the famous Pio II square, Renaissance, where you can admire the Cathedral, Piccolomini Palace, Municipal Palace, Borgia Palace, and the wonderful panoramic walk along the walls, which at a glance allows you to see the entire valley closed in the background by Mount Amiata. Finally, arrival in Montepulciano. The city, a pearl of 1500s art, is located 750 meters above sea level on a hill near the Val de Chiana, in a territory already inhabited in Etruscan and Roman times. Its fame is mainly due to the production of Nobile wine, a high-quality red wine. Free lunch and then return to Rome. End of services.