Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wines Day Tour from Florence
Description
A full day tour, taking in the key beauties of Central Tuscany including a delicious Chianti wine tasting. You'll roll through the sweeping countryside to arrive at the jewel of Siena, with its unique Square and Gothic Town Hall. Then you'll take the road for San Gimignano, the Medieval New York, and Monteriggioni - a hilltop castle with breath taking views. But it's still not over! End your visit with a Chianti winery where you savor the best of Italian wines. This is a perfect day-out to relax and replenish your spirits.
Tour Options
Itinerary
There is no time to waste when exploring the stunning Tuscany hills! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from the Santa Maria Novella train station. Hop on the comfortable coach bus, choose your seat, and relax before departing on your journey! The drive to Monteriggioni will take about one hour. During the journey, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about Tuscany and its sights on the way. Upon arrival, your expert guide will share some interesting information and fun stories about Monteriggioni! If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.
After about 40 minutes by bus, arrive in Monteriggioni, a charming medieval fortress set atop a hill. Enjoy 45 minutes of free time to stroll through the village squares and soak up its timeless atmosphere. Guests may also choose to walk along the fortress walls (optional, extra cost).
Continue to Siena, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful historic cities. Guests who select the Classic Tour option will enjoy a 1-hour guided walking tour with a professional guide, focusing on the city’s main highlights (exterior visits only). Guests with the Semi-Independent option will have approximately 2.5 hours of free time to explore Siena at their own pace.
During the guided tour, admire Piazza del Campo from the outside, one of Europe’s most stunning medieval squares. Your guide will explain its unique shell shape and its role as the setting of the famous Palio horse race, as well as the exterior of the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia.
The final stop of the Siena visit is the Siena Cathedral, admired from the outside. Learn about this magnificent example of Italian Gothic architecture, renowned for its intricate marble façade.
After lunch, travel on to San Gimignano, the medieval town famous for its skyline of towers. Enjoy free time to wander through its cobblestone streets, browse local shops, or relax with a coffee in one of the charming squares.
During your free time, you may choose to visit the Collegiata, the town’s main church, known for its well-preserved frescoes and Romanesque architecture (entrance optional).
During your free time in San Gimignano, you may choose to stop at the famous Gelateria Dondoli, an award-winning gelato shop located in the main square. This is a great opportunity to taste some of Italy’s most renowned artisanal gelato (not included in the tour price).
In the evening, relax on the journey back to Florence, bringing an unforgettable day in Tuscany to a close.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please note that the given order of the visits may change
- Kindly note that the Semi independent option does not include the professional guide in Siena
- LOW SEASON (From November, 1st until March, 31st): English and Spanish languages are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in French, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required
- HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Tuesday - Friday, min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Wednesday - min 2 pax ITALIAN: Saturday, Sunday - min 2 pax
Reviews(3,254)
Booked my parents and aunty and uncle , who all had a great time. Constantino, Lucy and Pepe were great. Having a larger group provides concerns, however, communication and organisation were amazing. Kept the group on time and the biggest delay was a couple mins due to an item left behind by a passenger (human error). Great value for money for a larger group, would recommend if you would like to get bang for your buck.
We are not usually tour bus people, so this was different for us. Siena and San Gimignano were very fun experiences. Nice quaint cities that we walked around in for the time we were given. Definitely worth it. The first city Monteriggioni was small and some may have found it worthwhile, but we didn't. The wine tour was not as one would expect...they were more concerned about trying to sell us wine than educating us about their process and history. Overall it's worth the day and the price to experience this trip.
Very good experience, the sites Siena and Gimignano were spectacular and the wine tasting was very simple but informative. Perhaps there was not enough time to see the sites better. The guide Federico was excellent, super attentive to everything and everyone and with perfect organization. The trip with the driver Raúl was impeccable.
A day to dazzle your eyes. Lorenza, our guide, was always attentive, dynamic, and passionate in all her explanations.
Federico and Raúl made us have an unforgettable day. Very well organized in terms of the time dedicated to each activity and the punctuality of the departures. It is an excursion that, without a doubt, is worth it.
Lorenza was a very good guide, very Good day in beautiful city !
The whole day was well organized with a friendly and personable guide. The bus was air conditioned and comfortable with outlets. We were offered a lunch at a very good price for the amount of food included. All of our stops felt like the appropriate amount of time to wander and sight see comfortably without feeling rushed or that we had too much time to spend. I would definitely recommend.
Excellent Federico the guide and Raúl the driver!!
The guide was very professional and friendly.
A very pleasant excursion. The guide, Federico, and the driver, Raúl, made the trip much easier!!
