Tour Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Additional Notes: If you are arriving early and wish to see the Vatican Museums, it’s a good idea to book a ticket to the Vatican online before your trip as waiting until you arrive may be too late! Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Transfer by train and bus to San Gimignano and walk to your home for the week, which is located just outside the beautiful medieval hill town of San Gimignano. The property owner, Ugo, is a San Gimignano native and is a fountain of information about the area. He lives in one of the apartments in his remodeled medieval house. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Orientation Walk Transport: Train Local bus
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 afternoon. Included Activities: Medieval City Wall Walk Half-day Cooking Class
Enjoy a day trip to Siena including an orientation walk with the CEO. Included Activities: Siena Visit Orientation Walk
The Via Francigena, a historical path in use approximately 1,000 years ago by those making pilgrimage between Canterbury, England, and Rome, runs very close to the Local Living house. It is great path for those who wish to explore the Tuscan countryside by foot. Included Activities: Tuscan Countryside Walk Wine Tasting and Home Cooked Dinner with Ugo
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. Additional Notes: While the group will travel together to Florence, the return time is flexible and can vary by each person's touristing stamina. The return ticket is provided, but you decide when to leave. Transport: Local bus Train Train Local bus
Transfer by bus and train to Rome. Depart in the early afternoon from the Rome train station (Termini). Included Activities: Departure Day (Activities) Transport: Local bus Train
