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Excursion around Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, wine tasting and lunch in the Chianti region

Discover the Chianti region, Siena and San Gimignano, and enjoy lunch and a tasting of local products and wines!

Essential information

Discover the Chianti region, Siena and San Gimignano, and enjoy lunch and a tasting of local products and wines!

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Duration
11h
Starting time
08:00
No refund, no rescheduling

Highlights

Discover the Chianti region of Tuscany

Visit a Chianti vineyard

Guided tour of the medieval city of Siena

Artisanal product tasting and Tuscan lunch

Tour guide throughout your excursion

Comfortable bus journey to/from Florence

Description

Discover the Chianti region from Florence: from Siena to the medieval village of San Gimignano, enjoy a unique experience in the Tuscan countryside!

From Florence, you'll set off for a day's sightseeing in the heart of Tuscany.

You'll start the day with a visit to San Gimignano, an ancient fortified medieval stronghold perched high in the Tuscan countryside. Accompanied by a tour leader, you'll reach the town center and enjoy 2 hours of free time to soak up the atmosphere of this picturesque village and admire its fortified towers, frescoes and works of art.

Continue your excursion to the pretty fortified village of Monteriggioni. You'll enjoy some free time to let yourself be charmed by this small, oval-shaped village surrounded by ramparts (stop included only between April and October).

You'll then take to the road between the hills of Chianti and stop at a local vineyard to visit the estate and winery. The visit will be punctuated by a tasting of 3 wines from the region accompanied by local produce and followed by a Tuscan lunch featuring local produce and the typical cantucci (Tuscan cookies with almonds or hazelnuts) and vino santo.

After lunch, head for Sienne, medieval treasure par excellence! You'll explore its historic center, a Unesco World Heritage site, accompanied by a professional guide. Then you'll stroll through the contrade of the town, through small streets and squares to discover the basilica of Saint Dominic, a 13th-century Renaissance gem, the librairie Piccolomini with its incredible works and curiosities, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, renowned for its rich architecture and polychrome marble.

The guided tour of Siena will end on the sublime Piazza del Campo, shaped like a shell, on which you'll admire the Palazzo Publico, the city's town hall. Enjoy a final free time before heading back to Florence.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.

Good to know

  • Availability (except in exceptional cases):
    • April to October: every day
    • November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
  • Language validity :
    • English: every day
    • Spanish: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
  • Departure: Florence center
     
  • Depending on the composition of the group, the tour can be guided in 2 languages at the same time
  • All you need to do is show up at the meeting point with your voucher in order to take part in this activity
  • Please remember to wear comfortable shoes
  • Alcohol consumption is prohibited for persons under 18
  • The direction of the tour visits may change without prior notice from the provider
  • From November to March, the tour does not include the stop at Monteriggioni and the return to Florence will be 30 minutes earlier

Price includes

  • Tour guide throughout the excursion

  • Stopover in San Gimignano and free time on site

  • Stopover in Monteriggioni and free time on site, from April to October only

  • Siena city tour with professional guide

  • Admission to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (except Sundays and national holidays) in Siena

  • Admission to the Piccolomini bookshop in Siena

  • Visit to a typical wine cellar and vineyard

  • Tasting of local products and wines

  • 3-course Tuscan lunch

  • Round-trip transportation by comfortable bus with WIFI on board

Price doesn't include

  • Pick-up from/to your hotel
  • Any activities during your free time
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Any other extras

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Customers love

Clients generally enjoyed the day, praising the guides' competence and kindness, as well as the organization. Some noted language issues, short visits, and overly commercial wine tastings. The landscapes and cities visited were highly appreciated.

Jerry W
08/21/2014
Wonderful day out, guides were particularly knowledgeable and helpful. Fantastic views from San Gimignano over the Chianti countryside. Definitely one of the highlights of our week in Tuscany.

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