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Hanging around Tuscany! What about going on a trip in some of the most beautiful medieval cities in Tuscany? These three days will give you the opportunity to discover the incredible scenery of the cradle of the Renaissance, the city of Florence. It also includes the visit to the ancient medieval town of San Gimignano.We will finish our tour in Siena, well-known for the Palio, the famous horse race.

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Page 1: Hanging around Tuscany

Hanging around Tuscany! What about going on a trip in some of the most beautiful medieval cities in Tuscany? These three days will give you the opportunity to discover the incredible scenery of the cradle of the Renaissance, the city of Florence. It also includes the visit to the ancient medieval town of San Gimignano.We will finish our tour in Siena, well-known for the “Palio”, the famous horse race.

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Day 1: We make our way to the

centre of Florence in Signoria Square, the centre of the “Florentine Republic”.Then we will visit the Uffizi museum, the oldest and best-knownart museum in Europe.

Next we head to Boboli garden, a huge garden with Roman sculptures where you can relax and have a stroll.

Our final stop is “Piazzale Michelangelo” based on a hill.

It boasts a strategic position to admire the stunning view of the city.

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Day 2:

Today we enjoy a full day excursion to San Gimignano, an unforgettable and unique tour in the narrow medieval streets and its dozen towers.

The historic centre of the village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At lunch we will sip some local white and red wines at Azienda Agricola Palagetto,surrounded by vineyards and famous for its ancient farmhouses.

Next,we surely check out the Municipal Palace for the guided visit of the frescos and decorations of the Sienese school of art.

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Day 3: Start with the visit of Piazza

del Campo, well known for its shell shape.

From here there is a stop to Mangia Tower next to the Public Palace.

It’s really worth climbing it for the stunning view.

Check out Duomo Square full of landmarks and its Cathedral, with its notable features of Donatello and Michelangelo, it is a true gem.

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The price includes: Type of Accomodation: •  Hotel, in the heart of Florence for the first two nights •  Double room with bathroom •  Full board Transport: •  Train Pisa-Florence and Florence-Siena •  Coach from Florence to San Gimignano.

Final price:300 € Extra: •  Reductions for children between 3-6 •  Supplement of 20 € for those who take a single room