Sue Fowler 2014

Includes: about 9 hours private excursion by by air-conditioned modern minibus. Licensed professional driver.

Includes: professional licensed touristic escort who will be with you the whole day from pick up to drop off. Additionally there will be a professional guide for a guided walking tour of Siena (city and Basilica).

NOTE: 

- if traveling in a 28 seats bus (minimum 25 participants) there will be one licensed touristic escort for the whole day and one licensed touristic guide in Siena

- if traveling in a 50 seats bus (minimum 34 participants) there will be two licensed touristic escort for the whole day and one licensed touristic guide in Siena

Does Not Include: Items that must be paid on site are: €2.00 audio equipment for the walking tour of Siena, and €3 entrance tickets for the Basilica in Siena (optional)

Proposed Itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed):

• • Pick up in the morning from the port right at your ship's pier. Your day trip takes you through the picturesque countryside of the Chianti region, a magical landscape of cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves you'll recognize from Renaissance paintings. On your tour of the medieval walled city of Siena (1.5 to 2 h drive), you'll visit the cathedral and its museum, and admire Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. There will be free time for you to enjoy lunch in Siena (not included).

  • On the way to San Giminiano, through the ample coach windows, you will be able to admire the ancient medieval village of Monteriggioni, enclosed by its famous still-intact walls.

  • Your tour continues to San Gimignano (about 1h drive), a tiny city that has survived the centuries. Hilltop San Gimignano is famous for its numerous skyscraper-like towers, frescoes and other art treasures. You will have free time to explore this fascinating city.

  • Opportunity for a Group or Private Wine Tasting experience at the Tenuta Torciano Wineyard at San Giminiano

  • Drive back to Livorno (about 1.5 h) through the ample coach windows, you will be able to admire the ancient medieval village of Monteriggioni, enclosed by its famous still-intact walls.

  • and return  indicated drop off location after about 9 hours from agreed pick up time

Itinerary details are indicative and may need to be changed by the driver in case of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen situation. If a particular condition, needing a change in itinerary, should arise, your driver would explain the situation and provide you with alternative suggestions. NOTE that, upon request, the itinerary can be customized according to your specific needs and/or preferences.