One day tour to San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti
Enjoy a full-day tour visiting Tuscan villages and exploring the Chianti wine region, departing from Florence!
The villages of Colle Alta in Colle di Val d'Elsa, San Gimignano, the Chianti area and the medieval town of Siena are located in the heart of Tuscany. These are not to be missed for those who want to learn more about the tradition and history of this incredible region.
Our staff will lead you from Florence to the first stop of the tour, Siena, the world widely known for being the city of the Palio horse race. Here, admire the famous shell-shaped square, Piazza del Campo, on which Palazzo Pubblico, Fonte Gaia and Mangia Tower dominate.
From Siena, you will travel to the Chianti hills to join a local wine tasting. Admire the typical landscapes of the Tuscan countryside and taste some of the most renowned wines of the area.
In the early afternoon, reach Colle Alta, the most ancient side of Colle di Val d'Elsa. Located in the upper area of the medieval village, this hidden gem in the south Tuscany hills will offer you a stunning landscape. Not only that, among the streets of Colle Alta, take the chance to see the former Conservatorio di San Pietro designed by the great architect Giorgio Vasari, the inventor of the Vasari Corridor.
Finally, you will reach San Gimignano, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Tuscany, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. Here you can take advantage of your free time to stroll through the town's narrow streets and admire its squares, churches and towers. You will also be able to taste delicious homemade ice cream in one of the world's award-winning ice cream parlors! The tour will come to an end here and you will be driven back to Florence by our staff.
Prices include
- Travel by coach or minivan
- Expert multilingual tour leader
- Self-guided tour of Colle Alta in Colle di Val d'Elsa
- Self-guided tour of San Gimignano and Siena
- Wine tasting
Supplemental charges
- Entrance to the Siena Cathedral is not included, clients can enter at their own expenses and depending on Cathedral opening times. Please note that will not available on Sundays or Bank Holidays and during special event opening times can change
- Please note: the tour is confirmed only when the minimum number of people is reached.
Meeting point
Cancellation
and no-show policies
- Free Cancellation up to 48 hours in advance
- In case you'll reach the meeting point when the tour leaves, no refund will be issued. We suggest reaching all the meeting points on time or 15 minutes before the departure time.
