General information
| Destination |
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| Florence, Italy |
Program details
Uncover the essence of Tuscany with a full day tour to San Gimignano, Siena and Monteriggioni Castle and taste the Tuscan flavours with a typical lunch and wine tasting.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and beautiful Siena
* Savour Tuscan food and wine at a Chianti winery
* Round off the tour with a trip to the impressive Monteriggioni Castle
See and taste Tuscany on this full day tour from Florence to San Gimignano, Siena and Monteriggioni Castle. Discover
the best of the Chianti region and savour its delicious local food and wine. By the end of the tour you’ll have visited some of Tuscany’s most compelling places envied by all tourists.
Our first stop is San Gimignano, a picturesque medieval hilltop town now a Unesco world heritage site. Here you have a couple of hours to wander the historic streets, quaint squares, 15 towers and alleyways to explore the charm inside the town’s walls. Next we head on to the Chianti Classico region – the oldest and most genuine area. We make a break at a typical Tuscan winery where you visit the cellars and vineyards.
Taste the wine produced here complemented by a delicious typical lunch consisting of Tuscan pasta, cold meats, bruschetta, cheeses and typical pastries (vegetarian menu available upon request).
After lunch we continue to
Siena, a city nestled amongst three hills, for a guided tour of the city centre. Admire the Gothic cathedral, town hall and Piazza del Campo; the location of the world renowned Palio horse race. We end the tour with a visit to the dramatic medieval fortress of Monteriggioni before returning to Florence.
Meeting/pick-up point: Inside Santa Maria Novella train station, in front of the pharmacy.
Start/opening time: At 8.45am. Please arrive 15 minutes prior.
End/closing time: At approximately 7.45pm.
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