Siena with Pienza & Monteriggioni. (9 Hrs)

We will head towards the Val d’Orcia, renown for it fantastic landscape featuring the unique soft rolling hills typical of Tuscany and home of Pienza, the village which was rebuilt during the 1400's by Pope Pius II, a great humanist and poet, who contracted one of the best Renaissance architects to make his dream come true: building an "Ideal Renaissance City". Enjoy a guided tour of the interiors of the Papal Palace and get exposed to its jewels. On to Siena the city that many visitors like even more than Florence, where walking along the XIII century streets and seeing its palaces, churches and squares you will feel the warmth expressed by Siena's old Latin motto "Cor magis tibi Sena pandit" -Siena opens her big heart to you-. During the middle-ages this was one of the most powerful banking city in the world and it was an example of great civilization, it features some of the most important works of art in Italy going back to that period. On the way back to Florence close the day in beauty stopping in Monteriggioni perfect example of a mediaeval walled town, that because of its appearance was even mentioned Dante Alighieri in the "Inferno" of The Divine Comedy.

Palazzo Piccolomini Entrance Fee = Euro 8 per person to be paid on the spot.
Pick Ups: 1° 9.00, 2° 9.10, 3° 9.20, 4° 9.30.

Tour details: Duration: 9 hours Language: English Small groups of maximum 8 passengers. Private DeLuxe Minivans licensed to enter restricted areas. Minimal walking required. Pick Up and Drop Off from your hotel or apartment. Tour conducted by a qualified Driver/Guide. Guaranteed departures even with 3 participants only. Important Note: Driver/Guide will thoroughly introduce the places being visited, from a cultural, historical and artistic viewpoint while walking or driving to and through them, but is not licensed to give in depth explanations at sights or guide inside churches, or museums. Not Included: Entrances at museums, castles and villas. Meals, food and beverage sightseeing tours with local guides, tips, unless specified in the programs.