San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Day Trip from Florence: Large Group

San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Day Trip from Florence:  Large Group
From USD $70.00
  • Duration: 11 Hours (approx.)
  • Product code: PYMURE

About the Tour:

Great for history buffs, foodies, and those with limited time to explore the Tuscan countryside, this day trip lets you experience the highlights of the region. You'll visit the gorgeous cultural hub of Siena, as well as the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano. You’ll also get to taste the best of Tuscany, with a traditional lunch at an esteemed Chianti wine estate. Accompanying you will be an English-speaking guide whose knowledge enriches every aspect of your trip.

What We Love About This Tour:
  • Exploring the historic center of San Gimignano, with its postcard-worthy towers, churches, and squares
  • Savoring an authentic Tuscan meal with regional wines at a Chianti estate.  
  • Taking in the highlights of Siena—and learning about its storied traditions, like the Palio horse race—from a local guide

Tour Itinerary: 

Stop 1: San Gimignano

After meeting your group in downtown Florence, you’ll board your private and comfortable coach for the ride to the Tuscan countryside..The stunning medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano, with its soaring towers, fortress-like walls and winding streets, is your first destination. You'll have time here to explore the town's charms—including its picturesque piazzas, tower houses, and 12th-century Duomo.

Stop 2: Lunch at a Chianti Wine Estate

You'll get to sample some of Tuscany's most distinctive flavors—literally—with your next visit, to a graceful noble villa in the growing region of Chianti. Here, you'll learn about the area's viticulture with a vineyard and cellar tour, and enjoy a lunch of delicious local dishes with paired wines.

Stop 3: Siena

Your Tuscan adventure will conclude in Siena—a compact city whose architectural beauty and artistic culture rivals that of Florence. Here, you’ll take part in a guided walking tour of the city’s highlights—including its main square, Piazza del Campo, where the exhilarating Palio horse race that takes place each year. You'll then have time to explore some of the city on your own before heading back to Florence.

What’s Included:

  • Round-trip transport from Florence via comfortable, air-conditioned coach
  • Authentic Tuscan meal at a winery estate

Not Included:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Important to Know:
  • Please be sure to arrive at the tour departure point 15 minutes before the starting time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets will not be refunded.
  • Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour.

Important to Bring:

  • Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bottled water. Many parts of the itinerary are not shaded.