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Explore the best of Tuscany on a excursion from Florence, visiting San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Siena, complete with a Chianti winery lunch and tasting.
The experience begins with a drive from Florence to San Gimignano, a hilltop medieval town celebrated for its iconic towers, where guests will enjoy free time to explore its historic center.
The route continues with a brief stop at the walled village of Monteriggioni for independent sightseeing. The journey then proceeds through the rolling Chianti hills to a local winery for a tasting of three wines paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring fresh regional specialties and dessert.
The tour concludes in Siena with a guided walking tour of its historic center, taking in landmark sights such as Piazza del Campo and the Siena Cathedral (with optional interior visit if selected), followed by free time before returning to Florence.
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Important - Offer
Special discount available for bookings made between 09/01/2026 and 10/16/2026, for travel from 09/01/2026 until 03/27/2027. Take advantage of this limited-time offer!
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● An assistant wearing blue clothing will be waiting for you at the meeting point
● An original ID is required for each traveling person during the tour
● If selecting the tasting option, a vegetarian option is available upon request; please notify us at the time of booking
● Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Proper attire is required to visit religious sites: both men and women must wear clothing covering their shoulders, and pants, skirts, or shorts above the knee are not permitted
● Please note: this tour involves uphill and downhill walking routes in hilltop villages. Therefore, it is not suitable for wheelchair users or individuals with impaired mobility. A moderate physical fitness level is recommended for travelers
● Wi-Fi is complimentary on board our buses; please note that connection quality may vary depending on the area the vehicle travels through, and coverage may occasionally be unstable
● A portable audio/whisper system (receiver and earpiece) handed out to guests during the live guided tour.Once audio guides are handed over before the guided tour, they become the full responsibility of the customer.In case of loss, a fee of approximately €80 will be charged
● For small groups of up to 8 people, the tour will be conducted by minivan and tour escort services will not be provided. All other scheduled services remain unchanged
● From November to March, the stop in Monteriggioni is not included
● TPlease note that the tour leader accompanies and coordinates the group during the trip, but does not provide a point-by-point guided tour
● This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, a full refund or alternative dates will be offered
Inclusions
(All options)
✔ Staff assistance at the meeting point
✔ Transport by air-conditioned coach
✔ Visit to the cellars, vineyards and 3-course typical Tuscan lunch
✔ Tasting of three different Chianti wines, plus a sweet dessert wine served with dessert
Guided - English/Spanish (if this option is selected)
✔ Expert tour leader (according to the selected language)
✔ Guided visit in Siena with professional local guide (available April to October)
Guided English/Spanish with Siena Cathedral (if this option is selected)
✔ Expert tour leader (according to the selected language)
✔ Guided visit in Siena with professional local guide (available April to October)
✔ Guided visit to Siena Cathedral
Semi-independent - No guide (if this option is selected)
✔ Expert Multilingual Tour Leader (English or Spanish)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Siena guided visit (if option not selected)
✖ Siena Cathedral and Piccolomini Library guided visit with skip-the-line ticket (if option not selected)
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Piazzale Montelungo, at the end of the red brick ramp connecting with the railway station