![]() ![]() In the afternoon, arrive in the small hilltop city of Cortona. Discover them in a wine tasting experience.Īfter breakfast, visit the charming city of Arezzo, the Basilica of Saint Francis with stunning frescoes depicting the Legend of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca, the Church of San Domenico with the wooden Crucifix by Cimabue, the Duomo and Piazza Grande with its loggias by Vasari. This area has become well known for its prestigious wines (Montepulciano DOC, Brunello di Montalcino). Quirico D'Orcia, Montalcino and Montepulciano, designed by Sangallo for Cosimo the I in the 16th Century, the main square is "Piazza Grande", a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance buildings. See Pienza, a rare example of a Renaissance town, S. Enjoy an overview of the small castle which still stands with 15 towers along its walls.Īfter breakfast, departure to Val D'Orcia, a region famous for its stunning landscapes and excellent red wines. Just outside Siena, the walled castle of Monteriggioni offers another trip into medieval times. Morning tour through the city center, discover San Domenico Church, 13th – 15th century Gothic convent church, then to Palazzo Salimbeni, seat of Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, Piazza Il Campo, the city’s focal point since the 14th century and its main square where the horse race “The Palio” is held twice a year, the Duomo, one of the loveliest creations of Italian Romanesque-Gothic art, and Piccolomini Library, a renaissance building with original, antique books and beautiful frescoes around the walls. (Please note that arrival and departure in Rome Apt causes an increase in the package price) Transfer to Siena, take a first walk in this beautiful medieval city.
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