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Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

7 days, Rome to Rome

Getting ready to enjoy a glass of local wine

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.

7 days

Rome to Rome

From$1237USD
was $1649
Valid on Jul 14 2024
Trip Code: EIGL

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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.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Local Living

Intimate unpack-just-once adventures that bring out the best of the world’s best destinations.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 8, Avg 6

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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7 days

Rome to Rome

From$1237USD
was $1649
Valid on Jul 14 2024
Trip Code: EIGL

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Apr 01, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24SDQ015EUR03
Expires on Mar 31, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24GAV025ADV02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 7

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Rome

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Rome/San Gimignano

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3San Gimignano

Enjoy an included half-day cooking class this morning before setting out on an afternoon walk on top of the medieval city walls of San Gimignano for a new perspective on the town and sweeping views of the area.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Half-day Cooking Class

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Florence Day Trip

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5San Gimignano

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Local Wine Tasting

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Siena Day Trip

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7San Gimignano/Rome

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
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Half-day Cooking Class, San Gimignano
  • Your Local Living Moment: Local Wine Tasting, San Gimignano
  • Your Local Living Moment: Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo, San Gimignano
  • Orientation walks in Rome, San Gimignano, and Siena
  • Walk along San Gimignano's medieval wall
  • Quarter-day walk through the Tuscan countryside to Montauto
  • Day trips to Siena and Florence
  • Transport between destinations and included activities

Accommodations

Hotel (1 nt), apartments in a locally owned home (5 nts).

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD225-295 for meals not included.

Transportation

Local bus, train, walking

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

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Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano

| 7 days - Rome to Rome - from $1237 USD