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Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano
7 days, Rome to Rome
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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.
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Trip Code: EIGL
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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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Itinerary
Day 1Rome
Arrive at any time.
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.
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BreakfastDay 3San Gimignano
Walk on top of the medieval city walls of San Gimignano for a new perspective on the town and sweeping views of the area. Enjoy an included half-day cooking class in the morning followed by an afternoon walk.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4San Gimignano
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.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 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.
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BreakfastDay 6Florence
Enjoy a day trip to Florence with plenty of free time to check out local museums and plazas. Opt to go out for a final group dinner back in San Gimignano or cook together at the apartments.
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BreakfastDay 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:
BreakfastWhat'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: Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo, San Gimignano
- Your Local Living Moment: Local Wine Tasting, 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.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.