Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

$1.549,00 / Per Person

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Min Age

    12 +

  • Country

    Euro, EUR

  • Location

    Italy

  • Posted 2 days ago

  • 4,9 Super

Overview

Booking Type

G Adventures

Duration

7 days

Age Requirement

12-90 yrs

Max Group Size

8

Guiding Method

Adventure Styles

If you’ve ever wanted to forge a deeper bond with a destination, this is your chance. Centred in San Gimignano, this Local Living adventure places you in the heart of central Tuscany. You’re free to explore the town, visit vineyards, discover medieval highlights, or embrace your inner artist wandering the Tuscan countryside. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into Italian cities, there’ll be day trips to visit Siena and Florence. You’ll share the main accommodation with like-minded travellers and a CEO (Chief Experience Officer) there to point you in the right direction. Prepare to fall in love with Italy.

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time.


Accommodation:
- Hotel San Marco Rome (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Welcome Meeting - 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.

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.
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.

Accommodation:
- Agriturismo Casa Florelia (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk

Walk on top of the medieval city walls of San Gimignano for a new perspective on the town and sweeping views of the area. Enjoy an included half-day cooking class in the afternoon.


Accommodation:
- Agriturismo Casa Florelia (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Medieval City Wall Walk
- Half-day Cooking Class

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.


Accommodation:
- Agriturismo Casa Florelia (or similar).

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.

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.

Accommodation:
- Agriturismo Casa Florelia (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Tuscan Countryside Walk
- Local Wine Tasting

Enjoy a day trip to Siena including an orientation walk with the CEO. In the evening, sit down to a home cooked dinner with your Local Living host, Ugo.


Accommodation:
- Agriturismo Casa Florelia (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Siena Visit
- Orientation Walk
- Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo

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 (Activities)

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.

Destinations

  • Rome / IT

  • San Gimignano / IT

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