DAILY EXCURSIONS: TUSCANY AND UMBRIA
(1) TWO DAYS' TOUR OF TUSCANY AND UMBRIA: SIENA,
SAN GIMIGNANO, PISA and ASSISI.
This tour is recommended to explore the heart of Tuscany and
Umbria, their unique landscapes and towns.
FIRST DAY: You will be picked up at your
apartment or hotel at 8 am and brought first straight to Siena.
The little town is easy to be visited thoroughly on foot.
Naturally, particular interest is given to the majestic and
elegant Piazza del Campo. It is the main square of the town,
the place of meeting and celebrations, and naturally also
of the famous horse race "Palio", which is held
twice every year, in July and in August. At the end of the
visit of Siena (around noon) there is a stop at a local restaurant
for lunch and to relax. The tour starts again at 2 pm and
continues with the visit of San Gimignano, one of the most
quintessential Italian villages, a reference for all those
who appreciate history, fine taste, and genuine atmosphere.
You will be able to wander around the little alleys, explore
the ancient gates, visit the Duomo square and the beautiful,
imposing palazzi, and stroll along its charming streets. The
town is famous for its countless and mesmerising 100 medieval
towers. Above all, what is striking is the myriad colours,
so typical of this land and of this town, revealing the many
aspects to be explored, and their ancient history. The visit
of San Gimignano ends around 4 pm, and it is time to head
now for Pisa, where you will arrive around 7:00 pm.
The hotel we recommend is the Grand Hotel Duomo, 50 meters
from the Leaning Tower. All rooms have bath and telephone,
satellite tv. The hotel includes a restaurant with international
cuisine and Tuscan specialities, American bar, private garage
in the hotel. Prices are very reasonable: the single room
with bathroom 120 Euros (app. 130 US$) / double bedroom with
bath 173 Euros (app. 186 US$) / Triple room 198 Euros (app.
213 US$) / Junior suite with sitting room 203 Euros (app.
218 US$) for two persons, with supplement of 25 (app. 27 US$)
Euros for every additional person (max two) sleeping in the
sofa bed. Price includes breakfast.
SECOND DAY: in the morning you will be free
to explore the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli near the hotel,
which includes the leaning tower. In fact, as you know, it
is just the belfry of an amazing compound, which includes
a church and a baptistry. You will see Renaissance state-of-the-art,
as no other square or monument does. Although you will be
mesmerised and you will find it hard to leave, the tour starts
again at 11:30 am, and heads to Assisi, where you will arrive
around 14:30 pm. Upon arrival, you will be free to have lunch
in one of the many central restaurant. Soon after, you will
visit the town of St. Francis. You will find quiet, peace,
an inspiring atmosphere, views of the valleys and countryside
around the town. You will visit the famous basilica, and the
tomb of St. Francis. The people of Umbria are very friendly
and serene. The departure for your hotel or residence is 6
pm, where you will arrive around 8 pm.
Prices: up to four persons with Deluxe Mercedes Sedan 1,035
Euros appr. 1,113 US$.
- up to six persons 1,165 Euros appr. 1,253 US$.
- up to eight persons 1,290 Euros appr. 1,387 US$.
(2) INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORT TO ASSISI, to visit
the beautiful church of St. Francis, the inspiring medieval
town of Assisi, rivaling Rome and Florence in art and history,
also with stunning views on the green Umbrian hills. In fact
Assisi is in Umbria, including 12 towns renowned for their
art and history (Orvieto, with its Duomo, a jewel of Italian
Gothic style, Gubbio considered the most perfect medieval
town in Europe, Todi with its charm and character etc). Umbria
is also famous for its scenic green hills, sometimes immersed
in magical silvery haze, and its mystical tradition. This
is why it is called the "Green heart of Italy",
or the "Land of Saints". You will be picked up and
brought back to the apartment, and the excursion will last
7 hours. Upon request, you can extend the visit to neighbouring
towns. In this case you will have to add 26 Euros (app. 28
US$) to the prices.
PRICES:
- for groups up to 4 persons, with a De Luxe Mercedes sedan
the price is 415 Euros (app. 446 US$).
- for groups up to 6 persons it will cost you 465 Euros (app.
500 US$), and the car will be a Mercedes or Chrysler Van.
- for groups up to 8 persons it will cost you 520 Euros (app.
559 US$).
The excursion includes the tranport only.
TO BOOK or to enquire: Please write to info@florencecarservice.it
We will reply to you swiftly.
Upon request we can organize your transport to any other
location or destination.
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