From Florence: Siena and San Gimignano, Full Day Wine Tour

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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover the magic of Tuscany on a semi private full-day journey from Florence through the rolling Chianti hills. Explore the medieval splendor of Siena, wandering its charming streets to the iconic Piazza del Campo, home of the legendary Palio horse race, and savor traditional sweets like Panpepato, Panforte, and Ricciarelli. Continue to San Gimignano, the UNESCO listed City of a Hundred Towers, where cobblestone streets and timeless charm create an unforgettable backdrop. Enjoy a wine tasting at a historic estate, sampling 10 exceptional Tuscan wines paired with local delicacies and a traditional lunch. Explore the cellars, learn the secrets of winemaking, and immerse yourself in Tuscany’s rich culture, history, and gastronomy. An intimate, semi-private experience perfect for wine, food, and history lovers.

Options

Small Group Tour (Default)

Shared Group Tour: No more than 6 people per minivan and 12 people on the tour
Car or Minivan max 6 people

Private Tour Option

Private Tour Option: Personalized service just for you
Car or Minivan max 6 people

What's included

  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
  • Tour guides during the whole trip
  • Tasting of wines and local products in a famous cellar
  • Visit of San Gimignano, the city of 100 towers
  • 2 hours visit of Siena with your tour leader
  • Tips
  • Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels

What to expect

  1. Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
    20m
    The Basilica of San Domenico is located on the slopes of the historic center of Siena, framed by the houses that "climb" under the Duomo, it is among the most important churches in the city especially for its link with the life of Saint Catherine of Siena.
    Built between 1226 and 1265 and enlarged during the fourteenth century, the Basilica of San Domenico has undergone numerous vicissitudes over the centuries, fires, military occupations, earthquakes, interventions and modifications, which have led to its unmistakable Gothic style appearance being defined Cistercian and is characterized by an original relationship between exterior and interior.
  2. Duomo di Siena
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Duomo di Siena (visit outside), is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
    Built between 1214 and 1263, it has a Latin cross structure, a not very protruding dome with the bell tower next to it. Both the exterior and the interior are decorated in blocks of white marble which are alternated with thinner greenish black stripes, these are the representative colors of Siena.
  3. Piazza del Campo
    1m
    It is the heart of the city of Siena, the fulcrum of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Piazza del Campo has the shape of a shell divided into nine sections, in memory of the Nine Lords who governed the city at the end of the thirteenth century and amazes with its elegance and its unique shape in the world. Called this way because in the past it was a green space that hosted the market, Piazza del Campo today is the city's living room and the open-air arena where the famous Palio is run twice a year.
    Every year, on 2 July and 16 August, the piazza paved in pietra serena is covered with a layer of earth, composed of a mixture of tuff and sand, in which the horses of the districts challenge each other in a rapid race.
  4. San Gimignano
    45m
    San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia di San Gimignano”. Arriving in San Gimignano you will explore its charming medieval streets, visit the old center of this wonderful city where the famous Chianti wine is produced.
  5. Tenuta Torciano
    2h
    Tenuta Torciano is a secret jewel in the heart of Tuscany, near San Gimignano and centrally located between Siena and Florence. Its history sees 13 generations of winemakers who have been able to create high quality wines. Here, in these places, the knowledge of ancient cultivation methods merges with modern technologies. You will discover the warmth of Tuscan hospitality and the simplicity of good living. Visit to the estate and wine tasting and local products in a beautiful wine cellar: 8 different types of wine and oil.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our assistant in front of the restaurant.

End point

Meet our assistant in front of the restaurant.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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