A beautiful excursion through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees.
Upon arrival in Siena, a guided tour of the old city centre: walking along the small medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces and ending up at the Cathedral. The guided tour will end in the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful in the world, where you will find the Palazzo del Comune. Free time for lunch (not included).
Departure for San Gimignano, a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. During the return journey, along the way a brief visit to the the old mediaeval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls, still intact.

Thursday 7, August

Lucca, Pisa

Upon arrival in the elegant and refined town of Lucca, a pleasant walk with our tour escort will take you along the famous sixteenth century walls, then entering into the enchanting historical centre where you will have the chance to admire the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Guinigi, the Duomo di San Martino and the typical “antique dealers’ street”. After some free time, departure for the historical town of Pisa, renowned for its architectural masterpieces. Upon arrival in Pisa, free time for lunch (not included). Then guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Baptistry and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries.

Another interesting program is a visit to the centuries-old Santa Maria Novella pharmacy,with its historic furniture and equipment; it is still active today and produces exclusive scents. Visit lasts about 30 minutes, for groups of visitors numbering max 25.

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