Tuscany: Full-Day Luxury Minivan Tour with Siena and Pisa Day Trip with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off in Florence
ID: GYG28815-O-736051
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Be seduced by the flavors and sights of Tuscany on a full-day tour of Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. Sample classic wines of the Chianti and Vernaccia, and taste tantalising produce from the rolling hills of the beautiful farmlands.
Captivate all your senses on a full-day tour from Florence to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Visit medieval hamlets and historic towns, crammed with Renaissance pearls of art and architecture, and superb food and wine.
Departing Florence, drive through the typical hils of the Tuscan countryside towards Siena. Known for its artistic treasures, and a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will visit the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo to see the Municipal Palace and elegant Mangia Belltower rising above the square where the legendary Palio horse race takes place.
Use your free time to visit the Cathedral, one of the most fabulous achievements of the 13th-15th centuries. Admire splendid buildings and ancient churches along narrow streets.
Continue along scenic roads, passing the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti. Stop at the 13th century hamlet of Monteriggioni, still surrounded by its original fortifications. Walk within the perimeter of the walls to admire the remaining 11 towers, and experience Tuscany as it looked in the Middle Ages.
Stop for a lunch of typical Chianti produce and wines at a local farm and winery. Next, visit San Gimignano, famous for its preserved medieval streets, and the stately towers which gave it the nickname “Manhattan of the Middle Ages.”
End at the dazzling Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, where peerless marble masterpieces rise above the Cathedral, including the famous Leaning Tower and magnificent Baptistery.
Highlights
- Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside
- Drive through gently rolling hills of the Val D’Elsa in a luxury, air-conditioned minivan
- Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, home to Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and saffron
- Explore the immaculate town of Siena, famous for its thrilling Palio horse race
- Go to Siena Cathedral and admire Piazza del Campo
- Sample Chianti wines and Tuscan produce during lunch at a farm
- See the marble masterpieces of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Learn why the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The driver-guide provides general introductory information
• The driver is not allowed to lead a guided visit inside the city center, nor to provide historical or artistic information inside museums or churches
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Pickup is available from hotels in Florence city center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
