Full-Day Tour of Tuscany from Florence-small group up 8 pax
ID: GYG6987-6987
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
On this full-day small-group tour of Tuscany you’ll visit Siena, Chianti Wine Region, San Gimignano medieval town with lunch and tasting at boutique winery. Lunch and tasting are included.
Famous for its art, striking landscapes, quaint towns, and outstanding products, Tuscany has it all. This full-day tour is designed for independent travelers who want to see the highlights of the region in a short period of time. You’ll visit Siena, Chianti wine Region & San Gimignano and have a wonderful farm-fresh lunch at an boutique Chianti winery.
See Tuscany in a single day! You’ll depart from Florence in the morning, heading to Siena, the first stop on the tour.
See the Cathedral of Siena, a great example of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture and the Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio horse race takes place. Admire the cityscape of ochre-colored buildings, with their red clay roofs and green shutters, and the narrow medieval streets.
Next on the itinerary is the Winery in Chianti Classico
A scenic drive takes you through the picturesque Chianti region. Before arriving in Chianti Classico Wine Region and visit a boutique winery for lunch and tasting.
In Chianti, enjoy wine tasting and a traditional lunch of fresh, homemade products straight off the farm. The menu includes handmade pasta and homemade cured meats, salad, and typical local cheese, all served with a plenty of wine from the region. Wines include Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti, Brunello, and Vin Santo, a dessert wine.
Explore San Gimignano, known as the City of the Beautiful Towers, and listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Time to climb the Great Medieval Tower and taste the Gelato World Champion
On the return trip, you’ll stop at the Piazzale Michelangelo to enjoy the stunning view of Florence.
Highlights
- Visit Siena in the morning
- Drive through the beautiful landscapes of Chianti
- Walk along the historic medieval streets of San Gimignano
- Try gelato made by a world champion ice cream maker
- Lunch and tasting at boutique winery in Chianti
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Options for vegetarians and those with dietary requirements are available. Please advise when booking the tour
• It is important to know that there are no guided tours once you stop to visit all the cities described. You will be driven to these cities by an English-speaking driver. Once you reach each spot you will be allowed to explore them at your own leisure
PIAZZA DI VERZAIA 2 (VERZAIA SQUARE 2) AT THE PARKING AREA BETWEEN THE SAN FREDIANO GATE AND THE VERZAIA STORE
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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.
