7 days tour

Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

$ 1,486 .65 USD

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Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt), apartments in a locally owned home (5 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Transport

Local bus, train, walking

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo, San Gimignano Your Foodie Moment: Half-day Cooking Class, San Gimignano Your Local Living Moment: Local Wine Tasting, San Gimignano. Orientation walks in Rome, San Gimignano, and Siena. Walk along San Gimignano’s medieval wall. Quarter-day walk through the Tuscan countryside to Montauto. Day trips to Siena and Florence. Transport between destinations and included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. AIR CONDITIONING NOTE: Please be aware that the rooms at Agriturismo Casa Florelia do not have air conditioning. 2. It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. 3. In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. 4. Please note that if during your visit to Italy you wish to visit popular museums such as the Uffizi or Accademia Galleries in Florence, to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially in high season May-September when it could be a question of hours!), it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. Tickets can be reserved online at various websites including www.florenceart.it or www.virtualuffizi.com for Florence and www.tickitaly.com for all. 5. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Vatican City - Vatican Museum Visit (20EUR per person) - Sistine Chapel (10EUR per person) Rome - Pantheon Visit - St Peter’s Basilica Visit (Free) - Borghese Gallery (25EUR per person) - Christian Catacombs (8EUR per person) - Colosseum Visit (24EUR per person) - Trevi Fountain (Free) - Spanish Steps (Free) - Trastevere Visit - Roman Forum Visit (24EUR per person) San Gimignano - Wine Museum (Free) - San Gimignano 1300 Museum - Collegiate Church of San Gimignano - Torre Grossa (Free) - Francigena Walk Florence - Il Duomo di Firenze Visit (Free) - Medici Chapels Visit (10EUR per person) - David (Galleria dell’Accademia) Visit (22.50-26.50EUR per person) - Mercato Centrale (Mercato di San Lorenzo) Visit - Uffizi Gallery Visit (20.75EUR per person) - Ponte Vecchio Visit - National Museum of Bargello (15.75EUR per person) - Pitti Palace - Palatine Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (17.75EUR per person) Siena - Torre del Mangia Visit (8EUR per person) - Il Campo Visit - Duomo di Siena (4EUR per person)

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

  • Day 1 Day 1: Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Rome

      Arrive at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Additional Notes: We highly recommend booking pre-tour accommodations in Rome to fully experience all this amazing city has to offer. There’s lots to explore!

      Please note that if Vatican City is on your must-see list, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online several weeks prior to your trip. Same-day entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets.

      Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome before Day 1 of this itinerary.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Rome/San Gimignano (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rome/San Gimignano (1B, 1D)

      Enjoy a morning orientation walk in Rome, then travel in the afternoon via train and bus to your home for the week. Take an orientation stroll with the CEO for a first glance at San Gimignano then sit down to a home cooked dinner with your Local Living host, Ugo.
      Transfer by train and bus to San Gimignano and walk to your home for the week, which is located just outside the beautiful medieval hill town of San Gimignano. The property owner, Ugo, is a San Gimignano native and is a fountain of information about the area. He lives in one of the apartments in his remodeled medieval house.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Train: Rome to Poggibonsi 02:30 Hr(s)
      - Local bus: Poggibonsi to San Gimignano 00:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
      - Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo
  • Day 3 Day 3: San Gimignano (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: San Gimignano (1B, 1L)

      Enjoy an included half-day cooking class this morning before setting out on an afternoon walk on top of the medieval city walls of San Gimignano for a new perspective on the town and sweeping views of the area.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Half-day Cooking Class
      - Medieval City Wall Walk
  • Day 4 Day 4: Florence Day Trip (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Florence Day Trip (1B)

      Enjoy a day trip to Florence with plenty of free time to check out local museums and plazas. Opt to go out for a group dinner back in San Gimignano or cook together at the apartments.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local bus: Poggibonsi to San Gimignano 00:30 Hr(s)
      - Train: Florence to Poggibonsi 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

      Additional Notes: While the group will travel together to Florence, the return time is flexible and can vary by each person’s touristing stamina. The return ticket is provided, but you decide when to leave.
  • Day 5 Day 5: San Gimignano (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: San Gimignano (1B)

      Enjoy free time to visit the San Gimignano market in the morning before a leisurely walk through the Tuscan countryside along the historical Via Francigena path to Montauto, where great views of San Gimignano from afar await. In the evening, enjoy a tasting of some local wines.
      The Via Francigena, a historical path in use approximately 1,000 years ago by those making pilgrimage between Canterbury, England, and Rome, runs very close to the Local Living house. It is great path for those who wish to explore the Tuscan countryside by foot.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Tuscan Countryside Walk
      - Local Wine Tasting
  • Day 6 Day 6: Siena Day Trip (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Siena Day Trip (1B)

      Enjoy a day trip to Siena including an orientation walk with the CEO. Spend one final evening at the the agriturismo as you see fit with free time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Siena Visit
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 7 Day 7: San Gimignano/Rome (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: San Gimignano/Rome (1B)

      Transfer by bus and train to Rome. Depart in the early afternoon from the Rome train station (Termini). Book flights for no earlier than 6 pm.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 00:30 Hr(s)
      - Local Train

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day

      Additional Notes: If you wish to extend your stay in Rome, consider booking post-tour accommodation with us. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome after your tour ends.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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