For full-on Medieval immersion in Tuscany, it doesn’t get any better than Siena and San Gimignano! With history going back to ancient times, these two spectacular Medieval places sit in the middle of the most iconic and romantic part of Tuscany.
Siena, said by many to be the most beautiful city in Tuscany, is Medieval splendour on a grand scale. In addition to its many famous architectural points of interest, Siena is also renowned for its unique boutiques featuring sumptuous leather goods, food shops selling local products, great places to eat, glorious traditions (such as the crazy Palio di Siena horse race that takes place eash summer) and fascinating lore associated with its patron saint, Caterina, and other religious figures.
San Gimignano, sometimes called “The Manhattan of Tuscany”, is characterized by its numerous Medieval towers and jaw-dropping panoramas of the surrounding countryside. Artisan jewelry and clothing shops line the winding streets alongside galleries of local artists and award-winning gelato.
This private day trip from Florence will also take you on a drive through the Tuscan countryside of the Chianti wine region on the way to Siena and San Gimignano and back.
For full-on Medieval immersion in Tuscany, it doesn’t get any better than Siena and San Gimignano! With history going back to ancient times, these two spectacular Medieval places sit in the middle of the most iconic and romantic part of Tuscany.
Siena, said by many to be the most beautiful city in Tuscany, is Medieval splendour on a grand scale. In addition to its many famous architectural points of interest, Siena is also renowned for its unique boutiques featuring sumptuous leather goods, food shops selling local products, great places to eat, glorious traditions (such as the crazy Palio di Siena horse race that takes place eash summer) and fascinating lore associated with its patron saint, Caterina, and other religious figures.
San Gimignano, sometimes called “The Manhattan of Tuscany”, is characterized by its numerous Medieval towers and jaw-dropping panoramas of the surrounding countryside. Artisan jewelry and clothing shops line the winding streets alongside galleries of local artists and award-winning gelato.
This private day trip from Florence will also take you on a drive through the Tuscan countryside of the Chianti wine region on the way to Siena and San Gimignano and back.
