This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Behold the beautiful natural landscape as you drive to San Marino, a mountainous microstate located within Italy and one of the world's oldest republics, then continue to medieval Siena and finally the artistic city of Florence! This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into Bologna and out of Florence
Rent a car for 7 days (Pick up the fit day in Bologna, drop off first day in Florence)
Only 43 miles in size, the little Republic of San Marino is independent, with its own government and laws even though it is entirely surrounded by Italy. The world`s oldest sovereign state, it dates from 301 AD. Atop the center of this hilly area`s highest point, Mount Titano, is the capital city of San Marino. Medieval stone walls surround the original settlement, built entirely of stone and completely pedestrianized. The three fortresses at the top of the mountain give San Marino its best-known image and are linked by a path that runs along the entire ridge of the mountain.
Recommended Stay:
At least 2 nights
Must See`s Piazza Dalla Liberta (the most popular public square); Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall and where you`ll find the changing of the guards); Towers of San Marino (Guaita, Cesta, and Montale); Mount Titanoand the several small and unique museums.
3 nights in Siena
The beautiful town of Siena is the largest of hill towns that are scattered among Tuscany. The city is famous for its large square, Piazza Del Campo, winding medieval alleyways, and the Palio, a historic horse race that takes place twice during the summer months. Today, Siena continues to maintain a distinctively medieval atmosphere and is a great place to discover Tuscany at its medieval best, with numerous gothic palaces, pastry shops and unequaled altarpieces.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta; Piazza del Campo; Palazzo Pubblico; Torre del Mangia; Biblioteca Piccolomini; Siena National Gallery; Church of San Domenico; Piazza Salimbeni; Porta Pispini; Siena Civic Museum and so much more!
3 nights in Florence
Art, culture, food and wine, Florence has it all! A city rich in beauty, it is a wondrous collection of buildings, paintings and sculptures, leading some to say by simply walking its streets Florence is an open museum to all who visit. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, when a period of great wealth and collection of art took place (between 14th to 17th centuries), today Florence has almost 70 museums to explore not including its many churches full of artistic treasures too. This is truly one of the world`s must see sights!
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights Must See`s: The Duomo Complex, Church of Santa Croce, The Cathedral, The Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell`Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens and so much more!
For centuries Italy has drawn foreign visitors - mostly for its architectural, artistic, and scenic splendors. Italy can truly be all things to all people. From the passion and excitement of noisy urban crowds to the quiet, rural idyll where the traditional life can be experienced. Italy's great cities are replete with rich attractions and culture alongside some of the most pristine beaches and spectacular mountains in the world.
Only 43 miles in size, the little Republic of San Marino is independent, with its own government and laws even though it is entirely surrounded by Italy. The world`s oldest sovereign state, it dates from 301 AD. Atop the center of this hilly area`s highest point, Mount Titano, is the capital city of San Marino. Medieval stone walls surround the original settlement, built entirely of stone and completely pedestrianized. The three fortresses at the top of the mountain give San Marino its best-known image and are linked by a path that runs along the entire ridge of the mountain.
Recommended Stay:
At least 2 nights
Must See`s Piazza Dalla Liberta (the most popular public square); Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall and where you`ll find the changing of the guards); Towers of San Marino (Guaita, Cesta, and Montale); Mount Titanoand the several small and unique museums.
The beautiful town of Siena is the largest of hill towns that are scattered among Tuscany. The city is famous for its large square, Piazza Del Campo, winding medieval alleyways, and the Palio, a historic horse race that takes place twice during the summer months. Today, Siena continues to maintain a distinctively medieval atmosphere and is a great place to discover Tuscany at its medieval best, with numerous gothic palaces, pastry shops and unequaled altarpieces.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta; Piazza del Campo; Palazzo Pubblico; Torre del Mangia; Biblioteca Piccolomini; Siena National Gallery; Church of San Domenico; Piazza Salimbeni; Porta Pispini; Siena Civic Museum and so much more!
Art, culture, food and wine, Florence has it all! A city rich in beauty, it is a wondrous collection of buildings, paintings and sculptures, leading some to say by simply walking its streets Florence is an open museum to all who visit. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, when a period of great wealth and collection of art took place (between 14th to 17th centuries), today Florence has almost 70 museums to explore not including its many churches full of artistic treasures too. This is truly one of the world`s must see sights!
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights Must See`s: The Duomo Complex, Church of Santa Croce, The Cathedral, The Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell`Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens and so much more!
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