Siena
Enhance your travels through Italy with the architectural majesty of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site revered by many as one of Europe's finest medieval cities. We include a choice of fine hotels, chauffeured transfers from Florence and a walking tour with your own personal Italian guide.
2 nights from $1,099 per person
Itinerary
Alexander+Roberts
Siena
Day 1: From Florence to Siena
Our car and driver will pick you up at the airport or your hotel today for the scenic journey into the countryside. Delight in the passing scenery of Tuscany's rolling hill - dotted with vineyard estates, family farms and olive groves. Timeless villages, charming rural communities and medieval towns also punctuate these landscapes. On arrival in Siena, check in to your choice of hotel and enjoy the balance of this day to relax and explore as you wish.
Day 2: Private Sightseeing in Siena
In its 1995 inscription of Siena as a World Heritage Site, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) described this fine Tuscan town as "the embodiment of a medieval city." Built on three hills and connected by three major streets that intersect in the famed Piazza del Campo, the entire city was conceived as a work of art to blend in to the beauty of its surrounding landscape. In the centuries since, the residents of Siena, long ago and present-day, have done a remarkable job of preserving their town's Gothic landmarks. In addition, more than 4 miles of Siena's original defensive walls still surround the city, punctuated by impressive gates like the Porta Camollia on the road to Florence. After breakfast at your hotel, this morning's walking tour will reveal the city's finest Gothic and medieval landmarks. As you stroll along Siena's winding streets and discover its remarkable architectural heritage, your private guide will offer fascinating insight into the city's history and enduring traditions. After sightseeing, the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you wish. Meals B
Day 3: Depart Siena
Your private car and driver will take you back to Florence - your hotel, the rail station or the airport depending upon your itinerary. Meals B Note: Hotel accommodations in Florence are not included. Let our travel experts assist with these arrangements or anything else you need for your travels through Italy
Featured Destinations
Siena
Siena is . . . the city of the blessed Virgins and the "Balzana"; black and white; decisive, just as its heraldic symbol; passionate and contemplative; always climbing and descending; clear and at the same time obscure; steep and narrow streets; the red of the Piazza del Campo appearing blinding and suddenly. In the alleys, in the museums and oratories of the Contrada, the spiritual songs of the Palio evoke very ancient rituals and modern allegories, while during the evening the shuffling of soles on the deserted pavement is in contrast with the peacefulness of the green valleys providentially enclosed within the wall, which ancient administrators had erected hundreds of years before it became common practice.
Siena is also the Cathedral and the extraordinary panorama from the Facciatone; the Sala del Pellegrinaio in Santa Maria della Scala, the Libreria Piccolomini and the prestigious Accademia Chigiana; the enormous Medicean fortress that on the inside, at the Enoteca Italiana, harbors the most precious wines of Siena, Tuscany and the peninsula; sweet-smelling Trattorias, sweet spices, the sounds of the artisans and spouting fountains; Fontebrande and the mystery of the Diana, a famous river underneath Siena; the alchemy geometry of the Piazza, suggestively neo-Gothic and cathartic. And these are the reasons why "Siena opens up its heart more than any other place," as the famous inscription reads on the Porta di Camollia.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
11/01/2024 -
12/21/2024
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$1,099 per person
11/01/2024 -
12/21/2024
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$1,299 per person
12/22/2024 -
12/31/2024
from
$1,999 per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this trip. Any featured special trip savings can be combined with the Alexander+Roberts “Pay-in-Full” and “Friends+Family” promotions, but may not be combined with any other offers. All prices are per person and quoted in U.S. dollars. Single supplement applies. Blackout dates/seasonal supplements may apply. Accommodations, inclusions and itinerary subject to change depending upon specific departure date. Negotiated international airfare is available on all major carriers and is quoted separately from the land package price. From pricing is based on lowest marketed price for this tour, rates vary by date of departure; please inquire for details for your preferred travel dates. Prices are per person, double occupancy, and may vary during holidays and trade shows.
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