Visit the cultural treasures of Siena and San Gimignano, admire the walled town of Monteriggioni, and experience the world-famous vineyards of the Chianti region.
Info & Booking
Tour features:
Low season (November - March)
- Round trip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- Siena tour with professional guide
- Free time in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni
- Light lunch in a cozy restaurant in Siena
- Tasting of traditional pastries
- Visit to a rustic wine estate in the Chianti area with wine tasting. Sampling of wines, extra-virgin olive oil and regional products
High season (April - October)
- Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- Siena tour with professional guide
- Light Lunch in a cozy restaurant in Siena (appetizers: cold cuts and bruschettas, first course: pasta with ragu (meat sauce), wine and water)
- Explanation and tasting of the traditional pastries and sweets of Siena: Ricciarelli, Panforte and Cantuccini.
- Free visit of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni
- Visit to a wine estate in the Chianti Area
- Sampling of wines, extra-virgin olive oil and regional products
Available all year round as follows:
- high season (from April to October): everyday at 8:45 am; tour ends around 19:30
- low season (from November to March): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8:45 am; tour ends around 19:30
- Pick up at hotel (downtown Florence, no drop-off)
- Tour are always guaranteed in English, Spanish, French and German
- Multilingual tour: guide can make the explanation in maximum 2 languages in the bus and inside the museums.
- Note: If the number of participants is less than 8 persons, we reserve the right to make the tour with the assistance of a Speaking-driver instead of a guide; the rest of the tour will remain unchanged
- WARNING: The tour includes places of worship: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. We recommend comfortable shoes.
Booking conditions:
In case of force majeure (road conditions, strikes, delays, changes to opening hours or other problems), the tour operator can make changes to the tour at any time or replace it with an alternative service of the same category. In this case the price will not be subject to change and will be presented and communicated in advance before departure. When, regardless of the reservations, in the period of greatest influx of tourists, there is a delay for the ticket pick up at museums or when the cathedral was closed for religious services, the Tour Operator and its staff are not responsible.
Cancellation Policy:
in order to avoid sanctions, cancellation of reservations must be received at least one business day in advance. When, for whatever reason, the tour operator cancels the tour, the customer is entitled to a full refund of amount paid. There are no refunds for customers who does not show up at the meeting point on time for the start of the tour, and clients who lose contact with the guide or do not complete the excursion. Any customer complaint must be communicated within 10 business days after the tour.
Intro
Visit the cultural treasures of Siena and San Gimignano, admire the walled town of Monteriggioni, and experience the world-famous vineyards of the Chianti region. A wine tasting accompanied by delicious Tuscan appetizers concludes this picture-postcard day.
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni & Chianti | Weekend in Italy
Low Season Program (November through March):
Driving south from Florence and crossing the beautiful hills of the famous vineyards of the Chianti region we will first reach Monteriggioni, a medieval walled town, located on a natural hillock. The town walls and towers are almost intact, and the views from below are astonishing.
Built by the Sienese in 1213 as a front line in their wars against Florence, Monteriggioni is a prime example of a defensive fortification. Today, this fascinating little town attracts many visitors, including architects, medieval historians, and archaeologists. Here, too, you will have free time to explore the beauties of Monteriggioni.
Our tour will then continue on to Siena, where our local guide will introduce you to the highlights of this splendid city.
Siena is a medieval city with many historical attractions, such as the evocative Piazza del Campo. Famous for the Palio horse races as well as for being one of the most splendid examples of Gothic civil architecture in the world, the Piazza del Campo is home to the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico with its Torre del Mangia tower. Your visit includes the interior of the cathedral, praised by many as one of the most beautiful churches of Christendom.
After Siena, your tour continues on to San Gimignano -its “skyscrapers,” the city’s many medieval towers beckon from afar. This picturesque and fascinating medieval town was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. San Gimignano is famous for its white wine, the world renowned Vernaccia, which you will be able to taste in several of the wine stores in the town.
You will have free time for your independent sightseeing in San Gimignano. Wind your way through the narrow streets, admire the landscape surrounding the town, and enjoy the shops. The ceramics are beautiful here, and there are also places for buying artisan leather goods and linens.
Finally we will move on to the Chianti region with its picture-postcard landscape. We will visit a famous wine estate where you will have the opportunity to taste some of the best Chianti red wine along with delicious homemade Tuscan snacks and olive oil.
Your tour concludes with the beautiful drive back to Florence.
High Season Program (April through October):
Driving south from Florence and crossing the beautiful hills of the famous vineyards of the Chianti region we will first reach Monteriggioni, a medieval walled town, located on a natural hillock. The town walls and towers are almost intact, and the views from below are astonishing.
Built by the Sienese in 1213 as a front line in their wars against Florence, Monteriggioni is a prime example of a defensive fortification. Today, this fascinating little town attracts many visitors, including architects, medieval historians, and archaeologists. Here, too, you will have free time to explore the beauties of Monteriggioni.
Our tour will then continue on to Siena, where our local guide will introduce you to the highlights of this splendid city.
Siena is a medieval city with many historical attractions, such as the evocative Piazza del Campo. Famous for the Palio horse races as well as for being one of the most splendid examples of Gothic civil architecture in the world, the Piazza del Campo is home to the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico with its Torre del Mangia tower. Your visit includes the interior of the cathedral, praised by many as one of the most beautiful churches of Christendom.
After your discovery of Siena, a light lunch awaits you in a cozy restaurant. Here, you’ll get to taste genuine Tuscan products, as well as the most famous locally produced traditional pastries: Ricciarelli, Panforte and Cantuccini.
After Siena, your tour continues on to San Gimignano -its “skyscrapers,” the city’s many medieval towers beckon from afar. This picturesque and fascinating medieval town was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. San Gimignano is famous for its white wine, the world renowned Vernaccia, which you will be able to taste in several of the wine stores in the town.
You will have free time for your independent sightseeing in San Gimignano. Wind your way through the narrow streets, admire the landscape surrounding the town, and enjoy the shops. The ceramics are beautiful here, and there are also places for buying artisan leather goods and linens.
Finally we will move on to the Chianti region with its picture-postcard landscape. We will visit a famous wine estate where you will have the opportunity to taste some of the best Chianti red wine along with delicious homemade Tuscan snacks and olive oil.
Your tour concludes with the beautiful drive back to Florence.
When: MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS
Winter Season from November 1st 2019 to March 31st 2020 (not operating on Dec 25 th and Jan 1 st )
Departure: 8.30 am
Duration: 11 hours - Return to Florence: approx. 7:30 pm
Meeting point: at Piazzale Montelungo. Participants are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes
before the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy:
In order to avoid sanctions, cancellation of reservations must be received at least one business day in advance. When, for whatever reason, the tour operator cancels the tour, the customer is entitled to a full refund of amount paid. There are no refunds for customers who does not show up at the meeting point on time for the start of the tour, and clients who lose contact with the guide or do not complete the excursion. Any customer complaint must be communicated within 10 business days after the tour.