San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Monteriggioni Day Trip
Description
Set off on a day trip from Florence to explore Siena, visit Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and enjoy a wine tasting in the Chianti region.
San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Day Trip
The tour departs from Florence to visit significant Tuscan towns. First, we visit Monteriggioni, known for its intact walls and towers.
In Siena, you will have a guided tour highlighting Gothic architecture and key sites including the Palazzo Pubblico, Piazza del Duomo, and the cathedral. Following a 1-hour tour, you will have time for lunch and personal exploration.
Next, we head to San Gimignano, a historic walled town recognized as the “Town of Fine Towers”, with a stop of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. This town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990, is known for its 14 preserved towers that showcase the competition of wealthy families in medieval times.
The tour continues to the Chianti region, famous for its vineyards and wine production. Here, we will visit a local vineyard for a tasting of wines, charcuterie, and oils.
The tour concludes in Florence after approximately 10.5 to 11 hours from departure.
Options
Booking options include:
- Tour with a guide in Siena, including a guided city tour and a tasting of local products.
- Tour without a guide in Siena for more free time, also including a tasting.
What's included
- Transportation by bus or minibus
- English speaking host
- Guided tour of Siena (depending on selection)
- Winery visit with wine tasting and sampling of typical products
What's not included
- Lunch
- Ice cream tasting
- San Gimignano and Monteriggioni guided tour
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
This tour meets at Piazzale Montelungo next to the Santa Maria Novella train station. You'll recognise your guide by their pink t-shirt with the 'CIAOFLORENCE' logo on it. Please be there 15 minutes ahead of time.
When you book the activity, please provide us with a mobile phone number where we can contact you. If your mobile doesn't work in Italy, please give us the phone number of your hotel.
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