Tuscany Wine Tour: 2 Wineries & San Gimignano from Rome

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Take a full day trip from Rome to explore Tuscany, enjoy two wineries, amazing scenery, visit to the famous Medieval town of San Gimignano and spend some time to wander in Florence.

Highlights

  • Return high-speed train from Rome & transport by minivan or coach to Tuscany
  • A 7h tour to enoy the Tuscan region with our expert & local tour leader
  • 2 winery visits, Up to 7 wine tastings, and Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1h30m free time to discover the most famous Tuscan village, San Gimignano
  • 2h30 Free time to explore Florence & its landmarks

Description

Depart from Rome at approximately 7:30 AM on a 1.5-hour journey by high-speed train to Florence. Once in Florence, come directly to Porta Romana, the meeting point just 5 mins by local bus / taxi or an easy 25 min walk from the train station. Meet your guide and start the exciting 7h trip to Tuscany departing from Florence at 9:45 am by private transport. Your first stop will be at a local winery in the heart of the Chianti region with panoramic views of the Tuscan vineyards. Here you will taste several different types of wine including the famous Chianti Wine and extra virgin olive oil. Learn how to recognize the different flavors and develop your taste buds with the help of a passionate wine producer. The second stop will be at another family-run winery in a beautiful area well known for the production of DOCG Vernaccia white wine and with views of the famous towers lining San Gimignano. The wine makers will guide you through the vineyards and cellars as they share the secrets of wine and oil production. Enjoy more wines including the famous Vernaccia DOCG white wine. You’ll also have the opportunity to buy local products at a great price to bring back home or ship to friends and family. Happy & tipsy we will be ready to reach the town of San Gimignano. In the afternoon, you will be free wander through the narrow streets in one of the most beautiful medieval town of Tuscany, San Gimignano. Enjoy shopping in the local stores and check out the tower-filled skyline while eating the ice cream from Dondoli, a world-champion gelateria. Tips & suggestions will be provided from your tour guide about the best places to visit in town. You'll return to Florence, Porta Romana, around 5:00 PM. The team will then give you a customized map of the city with suggestions & must-do's to explore the Florence's iconic landmarks like Pitti Palace, ''Ponte Vecchio'' bridge and the famous Duomo in complete freedom. Don’t miss the chance to shop at leather stores or to try local specialties such as the Florentine steak or focaccia with prosciutto. Your train will leave at 7:43pm. After a full-day trip, you will arrive in Rome at around 9:15 PM. Please note that the exact time may vary depending on the train schedule.

Includes

Return train tickets on high-speed train from Rome Private transport by minivan or coach to Tuscany English-speaking tour guide from Florence A 7h tour to enoy the Tuscan region 2 winery visits, Up to 7 wine tastings, and extra virgin olive oil tastings1h Tuscan snacks during the tasting 1h30m Free time to discover San Gimignano 2h30m Free time to wander in Florence Tips & a customized map of Florence

Important Information

  • Please note, the tour requires a minimum of 3 participants. If not reached, a private option with a supplement will be offered.
  • You won't meet your guide in Rome but will travel independently by train from Rome to Florence (tickets included)
  • If you would like to take an earlier train back to Rome, please inform the Tour Operator immediately in order to provide different train tickets included in the tour. If the train tickets are already issued, no changes will be possible.
  • In the case of disruption due to third-party service providers (e.g., national train operators), the company will do its best to offer alternative arrangements. Refunds or credits may be issued at the company's discretion, but cannot be guaranteed if compensation is not received from the third party.

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