DAY 2 - SIENA and MONTERIGGIONI

Arrival in Rome/Florence airport. Transfer to Siena, take a first walk in this beautiful medieval city.

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Dinner and overnight in Siena.

Morning tour through the city center, discover San Domenico Church, 13th – 15th century Gothic convent church, then to Palazzo Salimbeni, seat of Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, Piazza Il Campo, the city’s focal point since the 14th century and its main square where the horse race “The Palio” is held twice a year, the Duomo, one of the loveliest creations of Italian Romanesque-Gothic art, and Piccolomini Library, a renaissance building with original, antique books and beautiful frescoes around the walls.
Just outside Siena, the walled castle of Monteriggioni offers another trip into medieval times. Enjoy an overview of the small castle which still stands with 15 towers along its walls.
Rest of day at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight in Siena.

After breakfast, departure to Val D'Orcia, a region famous for its stunning landscapes and excellent red wines. See Pienza, a rare example of a Renaissance town, S. Antimo Abbey, S. Quirico D'Orcia, Montalcino and Montepulciano, designed by Sangallo for Cosimo the I in the 16th Century, the main square is "Piazza Grande", a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance buildings. This area has become well known for its prestigious wines (Montepulciano DOC, Brunello di Montalcino). Discover them in a wine tasting experience.
Dinner and Overnight in Siena.

After breakfast, visit the charming city of Arezzo, the Basilica of Saint Francis with stunning frescoes depicting the Legend of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca, the Church of San Domenico with the wooden Crucifix by Cimabue, the Duomo and Piazza Grande with its loggias by Vasari.
In the afternoon, arrive in the small hilltop city of Cortona. Its origins are Etruscan, in fact, one of its main attractions is the Etruscan Academy Museum that shows important Etruscan and Roman findings unearthed just outside Cortona. The town center is Piazza della Repubblica, with the Palazzo Comunale standing tall over the square. The nearby Diocesan Museum hosts the beautiful Annunciation of Cortona by the Beato Angelico.
Dinner and Overnight in Siena.

After breakfast, depart to Florence. On the road, discover the wonderful Chianti region famous worldwide for its excellent red wines and where vineyard-covered hills alternate with olive groves. Take a short stop in Greve to explore its peculiar shaped square and the Wine Museum. Continue to San Gimignano, listed as a World Heritage site and which fascinates with its medieval look, enjoy the incredible view of the countryside from the towers. Here you can taste typical products and wines, visit a farm with the famous Chianina breed of cows.
Before arriving in Florence, enjoy an overview of the beautiful Volterra, considered to be the quintessential Tuscan hill town.
In Florence, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, full day tour in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, one of the Italian cities with the highest concentration of art and history. In the morning, discover the highlights: Duomo Square to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (with its magnificent cupola designed by Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower and the octagonal Baptistery), Repubblica Square, Ponte Vecchio “old bridge”, Signoria Square, admire Palazzo Vecchio and the numerous statues under the beautiful Loggia dei Lanzi. Then enjoy a guided visit to the Accademia Gallery to see a replica of the most famous statue in the world, Michelangelo's David.
In the afternoon, see the masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery, see Michelangelo's original, marble David.
At sunset, enjoy the beautiful views from Piazzale Michelangelo, across the Arno River.
Dinner and Overnight in Florence.

After breakfast, depart to Pisa to explore the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, where you'll be able to admire the famous Leaning Tower up close. Take time to visit the inside of the Duomo, the baptistery and Camposanto.
Then visit Lucca, enclosed within its huge Renaissance walls, walk through the historical city center and see the Duomo, the peculiar oval-shaped Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and admire the Guinigi tower with its curious centuries-old trees at the top.

Dinner and Overnight in Florence.

After breakfast, pick up and transfer from your hotel to Rome/Florence International Airport. Departure.

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