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Grand Hotel Continental - Siena
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Siena and San Gimignano
History, culture and great wine is what you will experence in your 3 days in Tuscany. Your home base is the medieval city of Siena who together with Florence and Pisa, is one of the leading art cities in Tuscany. Spend time exploring this lively city which has managed to preserve its medieval character completely.
An excursion to San Gimingnao, a charming hill top town with its many artisans and the Chianti wine region, where you will visit a winery and taste some amazing Chianti wines, will be a delightful highlight.
You can take this package on its own or add it to one of our other great programs.
Highlights
Cities Visited:(Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti)
Day 1 - Siena
Upon arrival in Siena make your way to your centrally located hotel. We can arrange transfers from the airport or train station upon request.
Balance of day free to enjoy the city.
Day 2 - Siena Tour
This morning your English speaking driver will meet you at your hotel for your guided tour of Siena.
You begin your private guided tour with a visit to San Domenico, a church much frequented for its venerated relics of Saint Catherine, patron saint of Italy and Europe. Then, you will head for the magnificent palace, Monte dei Paschi Bank, which was founded in 1472 and is the oldest bank in Europe.
From there, a short distance to nearby Piazza del Campo, the unrivalled center of vivid city life. Here, your guide explains the Palio, Siena's breathtaking bareback horse race. With a stop at the Chigi-Saracini Palace, you finally reach the Duomo, with its marble pavement made with a startling sequence of 56 marble panels.
Afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 3 - San Gimignano and Chianti
Today, your English speaking driver will pick you up from the hotel for a full day private excursion to the town of San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region.
San Gimignano, famous for its towers is one of the most charming and picturesque of all the Tuscan hill towns. The town is perfect for stolling and soaking up the medieval atmosphere. You will find numerous artisan and food and wine speciality shops as well as wonderful views from the citadel.
Your day will continue with a drive into the beautiful Chianti wine region where you will visit a winery and have an oppurtunity to taste some great local wines.
Return to Siena after your tour.
Day 4 - Departure
After checking out of your hotel, depart for your onward travel. Transfers can be arranged for your next point or the airport or rail station or add another of our mini packages.
Accommodation
Siena Hotel Garden (or similar)
Sightseeing
Private half day guided tour of Siena
Private full day excursion to San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region including a winery tour
Transfers
Optional private car transfers can be arranged from the airport or rail station
Private car or rail transfers can be arranged from other points in Italy
Meals
Breakfast daily at your hotel
Wine tasting at local Chianti winery
Services
Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy
Local emergency contact number
Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet
Not Included
Airfare
TravelInsurance ( highly recommended)
Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides
Siena - Garden
The hotel Garden is a prestigious 19th century residence with original frescoed halls, surrounded by a secular live oaks park. The .... MORE
Alternative Hotels
| Grand Hotel Continental - Siena(5L) | Borgo La Bagnaia(5L) | Fonteverde Natural SPA Resort(5) |
| Poggio alla Sala Resort and Spa(4S) | Palazzo Brandano(4) | Castello di Spaltenna(4) |
Average land cost for this program
Per person based on number of people travelling together.
Based on 2 people
Euro 600 per person
Based on 4 people
Euro 442 per person
Based on 6 people
Euro 384 per person
This program can be priced for any number of people. Cost may vary depending on dates chosen & ANY weekend, holiday and trade fair date surcharges.
For a quote on your dates & number in your party please contact us.
1) Consult with our tour designers
Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.
Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com
2) We send you a Proposal
Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.
3) You like what you see!
Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.
4) Buon viaggio!
Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.
The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.
