Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Countryside from Florence

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Tuscany And Florence  :  Florence  :  Private Sightseeing Tours

With your own driver you will travel through the gorgeous Chianti countryside in order to reach and visit the old and charming towns of Siena and San Gimignano. See the Piazza del Campo which is home to the Palio horse race that takes place every year.An hour's drive from Florence leads you to the center of the city of Siena, the famous shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. This is the place where, on July 2nd and August 16th every year the Palio is run. In this famous horse race the spirit of competition of the 17 Contradas, which divide the old town, is brought out. Situated along the Via di Città and via Banchi di Sopra there are historical buildings and many good shops. The Duomo is one of the most evocative and original creations of medieval Italian art. In addition to the splendid façade, skillfully decorated with sculptures, note the original Romanesque bell tower with bands of black and white marble.

On the road to San Gimignano you should not miss a visit to the medieval fortress of Monteriggioni with its 14 towers, mentioned by Dante in The Divine Comedy.

The route continues up to the beautiful old town of San Gimignano, dominated by towers, from which an unforgettable panorama can be seen. Walking along the narrow streets of the town, you can still feel a magical atmosphere that takes you back to the medieval times.This tour is a perfect combination of culinary delights, arts and culture.