Duration : 8 Hours
Starting From:Get the most out of a transfer from Rome to
Florence by stopping in Montepulciano and Siena for sightseeing along the
way. For gorgeous countryside and Medieval fabulousness, it doesn't get any better than this!
This tour is also available starting in
Florence and ending in Rome.
Features
of this day trip to Montepulciano & Siena en route from Rome to Florence:
As you transfer from Rome to Florence enjoy a
scenic drive through Lazio and the Tuscan countryside with your private driver.
MONTEPULCIANO
Nestled in one of the most beautiful parts of
Tuscany, between the Val d’Orcia and the Val di Chiana, is the hilltop town of Montepulciano. A
perfect Medieval village and “16th Century jewel”, it is surrounded by
vineyards, rolling landscapes and thermal springs.
Stroll the narrow streets lined with elegant
palazzi that surround the visitor with a warm glow of brick and chestnut
tones. If it’s near the hour head
towards the Torre del Pulcinella, and you’ll get to see the puppet character
from 17th century Neapolitan commedia dell'arte striking the bell to mark the
time on top of the clock tower.
Like Montalcino, Montepulciano is known for its
red wine, Vino Nobile being the most acclaimed.
SIENA
Siena is, without doubt, one of Italy's most
enchanting places. Its Medieval historic center is full of majestic Gothic
buildings, most notably Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza del Campo, Siena’s main
piazza.
Twice a year the Sienese celebrate their rich
medieval heritage with the palio, a fantastic horse race that takes place in this vast, shell-shaped
square, attracting spectators from around the world. It’s interesting
that a city that allows horses to run around its main piazza was the first
Italian city to ban traffic in its historical center, way back in
1965.
For more sensational monuments visit Siena’s
Duomo (cathedral), built in the 13th century. Its green, pink and white
marble exterior is surpassed only by the striking black and white marble
interior and the exquisite inlaid marble floor.
If you prefer goodies to architecture,
rejoice! Siena is famous for all sorts of sweet temptations. Do a
taste test of ricciarelli (gluten
free), panforte, and cavallucci and see which one you like best.
NOT INCLUDED
1. Is this tour private?
The tour is private, just for your party.
2. Is the driver also a guide?
Our English-speaking drivers are NOT licensed guides. In order to provide you with the best-in-class service, our English-speaking driving guides have been trained to offer our clients a nice overview with information regarding the major highlights avoiding the expensive charges of hiring a private guide. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our driving guides can comment and explain the sights only from inside the vehicle but are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle. They are regularly licensed instead to chauffeur the public. We highly recommend that you never book with any touring company that does not make this clear.
3. Does the driver go with us inside the monuments?
No, only a licensed guide is authorized to accompany you during the visit of sights. Our driver will drop you off close to the sights but will stay with the vehicle for the duration of your visit.
4. Does this tour include lunch and admission fees to sites? Can we do wine & cheese tasting?
Tickets and lunch are not included in the rate. On request, we can make arrangements for wine and cheese tasting at an extra cost. Please contact our office for pricing and reservations.
5. Does it include a guide?
No guide is included in the rate. You may consider hiring a private guide in Siena for 2/3 hours. Please contact our office for pricing and reservations.
6. Is the itinerary flexible?
Our itineraries are completely flexible, and we will be happy to operate any changes to the original itinerary (within reason). Please contact our office with all the requests you may have so that we can better organize your day.
7. What is the duration of the tour?
The duration of this tour is 8 hours including pickup at your hotel in Rome and drop off in Florence or vice versa.
8. Is gratuity included in the price?
Tips are never included in our quotes. We think that a tip shouldn’t be included in the rate otherwise it would be a tax!!! Once in Italy do not feel as though you have to tip everyone because someone told you to. Tip only if you really liked the service. Tips are generally: 10% not bad 15 % great 20 % best tour in my life. Please report any abuse.
There will be a full charge for bookings canceled with less than 72-hour notice for any service required. In this case, a full charge will be made on your credit card. If you miss your flight or if your airline decides to cancel the flight due to bad weather or if your flight is directed to another airport on arrival, please advise us on time (as soon as you know) or a full charge will be made.
Please give us enough time so we can accept other reservations and allocate them to our chauffeurs. If the ship does not make it to the pier for bad weather, you will not be considered responsible so NO CHARGE will be made to your credit card. A full charge will be made for a no-show-up.
Only pre-purchased skip-the-line tickets (if requested) are not refundable under the circumstance and will be charged to your card.
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