"I want to live in the Middle Ages"
Tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, an itinerary begins that is a real step back in time. Among walls, towers, and squares that seem to have remained intact since the 14th century, this tour takes you to the symbolic places of medieval Tuscany: Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Siena. A journey steeped in stone, history, and legends.
The first stop is Monteriggioni, a perfectly preserved fortified village built in the 13th century by the Republic of Siena to defend itself from Florence. Its walls, with towers that still outline the hilltop profile, were so impressive that they were even mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy, comparing them to giants encircling the city. Walking inside these walls means breathing in an authentic and evocative medieval atmosphere.
From there, the route leads to San Gimignano, known as the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” for its towering towers. In the 14th century, there were 72 of them, symbols of the prestige and power of noble families. Today, only 14 remain, but they are enough to give the village a profile that is unique in the world. Walking through its cobbled streets, among artisan shops and ancient buildings, is like finding yourself in the middle of a medieval market. Don't miss a taste of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a wine already celebrated in the banquets of popes and nobles of the time.
The tour ends in Siena, the medieval queen of Tuscany. Here, every stone speaks of its glorious past: the magnificent Piazza del Campo, with its shell shape, is the heart of the city and the setting for the famous Palio, a tradition that has its roots in the Middle Ages and still animates the districts with unique passion today. Siena Cathedral, with its black and white marble and precious mosaics, is a breathtaking masterpiece of Italian Gothic art.
An itinerary that is not just a journey through villages, but a real encounter with medieval life: towers, walls, traditions, and legends that continue to tell stories of knights, trade, and rivalries between cities.
Walking through Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Siena is like leafing through a history book that comes to life. This tour does not just show you places, but brings to life the power, colors, and sounds of medieval Tuscany, an era that has never truly faded away here.