The Tuscany Experience: Full-Day Tour with Tastings

The Tuscany Experience: Full-Day Tour with Tastings

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Discover Tuscany's most beautiful towns on a full-day budget day trip from Florence for 18-39 year olds. Visit Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and the wine-growing region of Chianti with travellers of the same age for more fun.

Highlights

Explore the city of Siena, home to the Palio horse race
Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Chianti region, Tuscany’s wine land
Taste Tuscan wine and extra virgin olive oil
Take a walk through San Gimignano, the city of the towers

Description

If you’re only in Florence for a few days and want to see more of Tuscany, this budget day tour is the perfect option. Your full-day tour departs from Florence and heads to historic Siena, where you’ll be enchanted by the architecture of the Cathedral and the Palazzo Communal in Piazza del Campo, home to the famous Palio horse race held in July and August. Stop in San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous walled medieval hill town in Tuscany. You’ll have free time to explore the narrow streets and alleys and check out the local shops that sell Tuscan delicacies. On the way to Siena you’ll also visit Monteriggioni, where you’ll have the opportunity to see where the Hollywood sensation, Gladiator was filmed. Ride throughout the Chianti region and take in the scenic views en route to a local lunch with wine and olive oil tasting at a Tuscan winery surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves.

Includes

Transportation by private minivan Wine and olive oil tasting Authentic Tuscan meal English-speaking local guide Visit to Siena with time to explore Visit to Monteriggioni Visit to San Gimignano Scenic drive through the Chianti region

Important Information

All departure and arrival times are estimates and subject to change due to road conditions and traffic. Don’t forget to bring your camera as there will be some stunning scenery along the way!