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Charming medieval hill top towns of Sienna, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, located in the heart of Italy Tuscan region feel as if you are taking a step back in time and are the top spots for a private day trip from Florence to enjoy the most appealing medieval towns in Tuscany set in greenery landscapes.
Your day trip to the beautiful Tuscan hill-towns from Florence takes you through the beautiful Tuscany countryside of the Chianti wine-producing region a magical landscape of picturesque hill towns, cypress and olive trees and rolling hills covered with vineyards,to the medieval city of Sienna.
Siena one of the major artistic centres of medieval and Renaissance Italy with an illustrious past, was the richest city in Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries. Its architectural legacy is a testament to its former greatness. Siena, which competed with Florence for centuries was finally crushed by Florence and it took centuries for the city to recover. As a result Siena never developed the way Florence did and much of the character of the old city remains, including the original walls and the twisty streets with four or five story brick buildings. This gives the streets of Siena the feeling of a maze, since you can rarely see landmarks like the Siena Duomo.
Renowned for its striking architecture and its beauty the city is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, offering remarkable well-conserved sights like the medieval outstanding Piazza del Campo with the Municipal palace and the Torre del Mangia described by Montaigne as the most beautiful square in the world and where the annual Palio competition a neck-or-nothing horserace convenes, the outstanding Gothic Cathedral listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, the Church of San Domenico to name just a few of the tresure sites, churches and square you encounter while strolling through ancient cobbled streets around the famous historical center.
This informative and enjoyable day excursion from Florence will unveil the tiny walled hill town of San Gimignano known as the City of Beautiful Towers for its 14 surviving medieval towers which were built by the hill-town's competing families.
San Gimignano is an attractive little town town acting as a magnet to daytrippers from all around Tuscany. Passing through the main portal you will enter another world one stuck in the Middle Ages. You can feel history in the smooth cobblestones under your feet and exploring San Gimignano is like a cultural scavenger hunt. There are a handful of museums and galleries, but the town's main attractions are its architecture and atmosphere. The unique collection of towers and the winding lanes make it a charming destination for those seeking the heart of Tuscany. With its amazing medieval skyscrapers, frescoes and narrow alleys filled with picturesque artisan workshops San Gimignano is definitely the best preserved medieval town in Europe. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the return journey to Florence you appreciate the medieval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous still-intact walls.
Contact us to enjoy these tucked-away Tuscan hill towns.

* Private guided chauffeured tour
* English speaking driver guide
* Private deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle
* Siena must see sights tour
* San Gimignano must see sights tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors