Livorno Private Shore Excursion of Chianti and San Gimignano

Duration9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Customised Chianti and San Gimignano shore excursion from the port of Livorno for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour of up to 7 people with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy 'close up' in a comfortable Mercedes minivan taking you into the very heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Get the most of your time ashore to explore both the enchanting towered hilltop town of San Gimignano and discover delightful Chianti villages as you enjoy some of the best wines this area has to offer ... a leisurely and relaxing day with time to sit back and enjoy the food and wine of Tuscany.

What's included

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

Lunch
Gratuities
Wine-tastings

What to expect

Greve in Chianti
2h

Stroll around the charming market town of Greve-in-Chianti and delve into the enticing Antica Macelleria Falorni, specialists in wild boar as well as pecorino cheese.
Montefioralle
Pass by

A scenic medieval hamlet and where Amerigo Vespucci (1415-1512) was born; an avid explorer who followed the Colombus' route to the New World and from whom America got its name!
Badia a Passignano
2h

The true atmosphere of Chianti with its abbey set amid the Antinori vineyards. A great place to relax, take in the views and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch!
San Gimignano
2h

In the afternoon we'll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano, another of Italy's great World Heritage sites, with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages as an important part of the city’s economy. Certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your driver will either be waiting on the dock as close to your ship as possible and if there are two gangplank exits he will stand in the centre of both. Or your driver will wait after the port passenger terminal that you will have to walk through. He will be holding a sign with your name on it.

End point

Your driver will either be waiting on the dock as close to your ship as possible and if there are two gangplank exits he will stand in the centre of both. Or your driver will wait after the port passenger terminal that you will have to walk through. He will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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