Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti with lunch

Piazzale Montelungo, 50129 Florence FI, Italy, Florence, Italy
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Overview
Duration
11h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

This journey starts with a visit to San Gimignano, a world-famous town located on a hilltop renowned for its towers, wonderful frescoes and many other valuable works of art. Here your guide will take you to the historical center where you'll have around 2 hours of free time to discover fascinating things.Later, you'll spend half an hour at the hamlet of Monteriggioni, a charming medieval village enclosed by its walls. Short ride from Monteriggioni, you'll go to cozy winery, where you can relax and enjoy Chianti with its wine and typical products. Here you'll taste 3 fine wines and balsamic vinegar, while enjoying a 3-course lunch made of local products followed by "cantucci e vin santo". Next step - Siena, starting from the famous Basilica of San Domenico. Strolling along the narrow medieval streets of the city, passing through Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, and Siena Cathedral.Cathedral of Siena has a floor decorated with mosaics, Donatello's St. John the Baptist, the rose window by Duccio di Buoninsegna, the marble pulpit by Nicola Pisano. Here you'll also find a Piccolomini Library which kept a rich collection of manuscripts. Before returning to Florence, you'll also have some free time to admire the unique atmosphere of this amazing city.Sample Lunch Menu

  • Cold cuts, Bruschetta olive oil and truffle oil, Pecorino cheese with Balsamic Vinegar and green salad
  • Penne with meat ragout and parmesan cheese
  • Homemade tart with jam and vinsanto
  • Tasting of 3 different Tuscan wines
What to remember

Important info

  • You can choose from 3 options: semi-independent tour - without a guided tour in Siena; standard tour - with a guided tour in Siena; tour with Cathedral - with a guided tour in Siena and skip-the-line tickets to the Cathedral and Piccolomini Library
  • For small groups, of up to 8 people, the tour escort service will not be provided. The remaining services will be as scheduled
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What's included
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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
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Highlights

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Siena and San Gimignano. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Tuscan rolling hills and Chianti countryside. Contemplate a typical winery and local lunch

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
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.