Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 11 Hours
Do this because
You'll explore San Gimignano, the medieval hilltop town known for its iconic towers
From April to October, there's a visit to Monteriggioni included, a perfectly preserved walled village
The tour travels through the scenic Chianti hills and includes a local winery experience
You can taste three fine wines paired with a traditional three-course Chianti-style lunch
With the Cathedral ticket option, your professional guide shows you Siena's historic centre
What to expect
Start your journey in San Gimignano, a world-famous medieval hilltop town known for its ancient towers, frescoes and perfectly preserved historic centre. Your tour leader will escort you to the old town, where you will enjoy about 2 hours of free time to explore its charming streets, artisan shops and panoramic views.Continue to Monteriggioni (only from April to October), a small medieval village enclosed by its iconic walls, with free time to visit this timeless Tuscan gem. Then travel through the rolling Chianti hills to a welcoming local winery, where you will experience the flavours of Tuscany. Enjoy a tasting of three fine wines, followed by a 3-course Chianti-style lunch prepared with local “zero food miles” products, ending with cantucci and sweet dessert wine.In the afternoon, reach Siena and meet your professional local guide for a guided walking tour of the historic centre. Stroll through medieval streets, admire elegant palaces and historic shops, and discover Piazza del Campo with the Palazzo Pubblico. Continue to the magnificent 12th-century Siena Cathedral, with inside visit included if the option is selected.Enjoy free time in Siena before returning to Florence in the evening.
What's included
Skip-the-line tickets and guided visit of Siena Cathedral and Piccolomini Library (tour with cathedral)
Guided tour
Wine tasting
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
3-course lunch
What to remember
Accessibility:
You should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please note: this tour involves uphill and downhill walking routes in hilltop villages. Therefore, unfortunately, it's not suitable for people with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility. To safeguard the well-being of the client, the driver and/or accompanying personnel reserve the unequivocal right to reject the participation of clients with motor disabilities or using wheelchairs if they deem their presence may compromise the safety of the client or other participants. This decision will be made solely at the discretion of the driver and/or accompanying personnel, and the client shall not be entitled to compensation or refunds in the event of refusal of participation
Know in advance:
Please note: the order of visits may change. From November to March, Monteriggioni is not included and the return to Florence is approximately 30 minutes earlier
Wi-Fi is complimentary on board the buses, keeping you connected throughout your journey; connection quality may vary depending on the area the vehicle is travelling through, and coverage may occasionally be unstable
Once the audio guides are handed over before the guided tour, they become the full responsibility of the customer. In case of loss, a fee of €80 will be charged
Sample tasting menu: appetizer with a selection of local cured meats (prosciutto, finocchiona and salami), bruschetta with olive oil and truffle oil, pecorino cheese with balsamic vinegar and a green salad, followed by penne with traditional meat ragù and Parmesan (or lasagna), and finished with a jam tart served with sweet dessert wine. A vegetarian option is available upon request
For small groups, up to 8 pax, the tour will be by minivan and the tour escort service will not be provided. The remaining services will be as scheduled
If option selected: Guided visit in Siena with professional local guide (April to October monolingual guided visits in English and Spanish)
Remember to bring:
Your original ID
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship
Provider
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Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Piazzale Montelungo, 50129 Florence FI, Italy
Meeting point:
Piazzale Montelungo, at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothes with Caf Tour & Gray Line logos. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.