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Monteriggioni
12 October 2018

SAN GIMIGNANO

The town of 100 towers, saffron and Vernaccia

Tuscany on foot
half day / full day
San Gimignano dominates the upper Val d'Elsa, and it is probably for this very reason that the Etruscans in the III century A.C. decided to live in this place. The town is mentioned for the first time already in the X century, the era to which the first city wall belongs to. The finest era of this town was the XII-XIII century, characterized by unique architecture which made San. Gimignano inimitable.

The old town has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. A real gem, crossed by the Via Francigena, where it is easy to remain enchanted by the tall towers that climb into the sky, but which leave space to churches, palaces, alleys and squares, all strictly authentic and evocative. Like every other Tuscan reality, San Gimignano is not just history.

The surrounding countryside is a continuous alternation between country roads, woods, olive trees and vineyards. It is here that Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, is produced, a white wine capable of making its way into the San Giovese region. It is here that even today, as in the Middle Ages, saffron is cultivated .

Highlights history and nature

  • San Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Via Francigena, in the footsteps of the pilgrims
  • Wonderful landscapes of the Val d'Elsa and San Gimignano
  • The vineyards and olive groves of the rolling hills around San Gimignano

Highlights food and wine

  • Visit and tasting in wineries
  • Lunch in a typical Tuscan tavern
  • Home-made gelato world champion
  • The Saffron of San Gimignano PDO
  • The white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Prices for Hiking Nature Guide services
half day 200 euro
full day 300 euro

My tours are private, tailor-made and can be customized.
The itinerary and program will be decided together.
Prices vary according to the program, number of participants and organizational needs.
Prices include only the Hiking Nature Guide services.
Prices do not include transport, meals, tastings, tickets and any other extras.
  • Clothing suitable for this type of activity is recommended. Advice for a good and safe tour
 
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What you could see in this tour

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Town of Fine Towers

SAN GIMIGNANO

Francigena San Gimignano
Via francigena

SAN GIMIGNANO

gelato in piazza
Best Gelato in the world

SAN GIMIGNANO

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TUSCANY ON FOOT

  • Val d’Orcia
  • Chianti
  • Crete Senesi
  • Montalcino
  • Monteriggioni
  • San Gimignano

TUSCANY BY BIKE

  • Val d’Orcia
  • Chianti
  • Val d’Elsa

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

  • Vacanza Multizampa 2021
    3 July 2021

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rudycucini@gmail.com
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