Tuscany Day Trip From Florence With Chianti, Siena and San Gimignano

From August 6th, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. This does not apply to children under 12. You can read more about it here.

Experience the best that Tuscany has to offer - including a sumptuous locally prepared lunch in Chianti, pasta demonstration, and wine tastings at a beautiful family-run vineyard - on this carefully planned tour. Taking you to two of the most charming (and historic) towns of the region, we ensure you can see as much of Tuscany as possible without any of the difficult planning and navigation. With an expert local guide as well as an experienced driver on hand, you won't have to worry about winding roads - or drinking too much of that wonderful Chianti wine!

Your driver and guide will pick you up in a comfortable, air-conditioned transport in central Florence and drive you through the hills of Tuscany to the town of Siena; one of the most beautiful and historically important locations in the area. Here you will enjoy a full tour with your expert guide who will tell you the story behind its landmark sites like the central square and cathedral. You'll see where the bi-annual Palio horse race takes place and probably find a favorite neighborhood to follow for the next event!

As the sun reaches its daily peak, all this exploring will give you an appetite so you'll head to a local vineyard in the town of Chanti for a tour of the cellars, a wine tasting, and a delicious homemade lunch of locally sourced ingredients.

Once upon a time, Tuscany's food was considered cucina povera, or poor food, for its reliance on ingredients like tomatoes, bread, and olive oil. Thankfully, today we know better. Eat your lunch on the terrace overlooking the rolling hills and vineyards of Chianti and wash it down with some delicious Chianti wine - we highly recommend the red. Then learn the key to making authentic Italian pasta with a cooking demonstration and take home tips to try yourself later!

Finally, you'll spend the afternoon in the hillside town of San Gimignano on another full tour of the town with your guide. This is one of the best-preserved Medieval villages, built high atop hills to keep a lookout for hostile armies. You'll also have some free time after your tour to shop for souvenirs, enjoy a coffee in one of the charming piazzas, or climb to the top of the church's belltower for incomparable views of the countryside.

This trip is all about seeing as much of Tuscany as possible without having to worry about logistics. We'll take care of everything so all you have to do is enjoy the food, the sights, and the scenery.