Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Small Group Tour Full–Day Countryside Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG130077-231681
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover Tuscany's charming towns on a guided tour with a small group of up to 25 people. Explore Siena, taste Tuscan wine, indulge in local cuisine, and wander San Gimignano's streets.
Hop aboard your minibus at 7:45 AM and drive for around an hour through the Tuscan countryside. Enter the heart of Siena, and start the visit with your guide. Take off through the town's narrow streets and hear stories about Siena as you go. Skip the line to see the interior of the magnificent cathedral, and pass through the shell–shaped Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race is held twice a year.
After your walking tour, enjoy some free time to enjoy Siena at your own leisure. Move on to San Gimignano, and admire the unique Tuscan landscape as you drive through marvelous scenery surrounded by olive trees, vines and old stone buildings on your way. Stop at a family owned wine estate to relax and enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch for a taste of country hospitality.
After lunch, take an easy drive to San Gimignano to finish your day. Famous for its splendid skyline of tall medieval towers, have free time to explore on your own. Discover the main street full of typical shops, have a look at the Collegiata (main church), or enjoy a gelato. Return to Florence in the late afternoon.
Highlights
- Benefit from a small-group for an intimate experience
- Explore the beautiful medieval city of Siena on a guided walking tour
- Admire the famous Tuscan countryside
- Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch with traditional wines
- Stroll through winding cobblestone streets in hilltop San Gimignano
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Vegetarian menu can be catered for, upon request at the time of booking
• Sample menu: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta or soup, and dessert, accompanied by the winery's own wines, olive oil, etc.
• The tour operates rain or shine
• The Siena Cathedral is not accessible on Sundays or during religious celebrations
Meet your guide at Piazzale Montelungo, at the bottom of the highest red-brick building, opposite the parking lot (approximately an 8-minute walk from the Florence SMN Train Station). Look for a red flag or a sign with the activity provider’s logo on it. If you use Google maps to reach the meeting point, please do not follow the route passing through the train station. The exit there is closed.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
