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DESCRIPTION:
En route to Florence, enjoy a private drive through Lazio, Umbria and the Tuscan Country side.
Our first stop this morning will be Siena .With out doubt one of Italy's most enchanting cities. Its medieval centre is full of majestic Gothic buildings such as Palazzo Pubblico on Piazza Il Campo, Siena's s main square.
Twice a year the Sienese celebrate their rich medieval heritage with the running of a horse race called the Palio around this square.
Spend a few hours exploring the town and perhaps the Duomo. The cathedral's green, pink and white marble exterior is surpassed only by the exquisite black and white marble geometric patterns found inside.
This was the first European city to eliminate traffic from its main square in 1966.
Sit down and while sipping a cafe' enjoy the view.
You will then proceed to San Gimignano.
The towers of this medieval village peer wilfully onto the stretch of cypress and olive trees below.
San Gimignano has been dubbed 'medieval Manhattan' however the skyline of towers numbers only 14 of the original 72.
Built as status symbols and defensive outposts the towers played a significant role in the internecine feuds that eventually led to the town's downfall.
Prior to its eventual decline into a sleepy backwater, the town prospered through its position along the main pilgrim route from Northern Europe to Rome.
Today however it is better known for its tourism, wine production and rich artwork.
The Piazza del Duomo is a good starting point from which to explore the historical buildings of the town.
In close proximity to the square is the Collegiata church, dating to the 11th century and adorned with frescoes including The Creation by Bartolo di Fredi. Via San Giovanni is a good area to navigate for local merchandise.
Now it is time to drive on to your central Florence destination.
This tour is also available from Florence to Rome
RATES:
Pax |
1-3 |
4-5 |
6-8 |
9-10 |
Extra passenger |
Rate |
595.00 |
625.00 |
650.00 |
750.00 |
30.00 |
NOTES:
- Duration: 11 hours ending in Rome - 8 hours ending in Florence
PAYMENTS:
All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment in Dollars, Euro, traveller cheque or personal cheque. Rate includes driver-guide for the whole tour.
Please note that the driver will not enter sites but give running commentaries of what you are seeing and give enough time to visit each sight.
Price DO NOT include neither lunch nor entrance fees. |
