From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti wine Tour | La Vacanza Travel

From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti wine Tour

Duration: 11 hours 15 minutes
Destination: Italy, Tuscany, Florence
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  • 11 hours 15 minutes
  • Florence
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy a full-day tour visiting Tuscan villages and exploring the Chianti wine region! The villages of San Gimignano and Colle Alta, the Chianti area, and the medieval town of Siena are situated in the heart of Tuscany. Reach easily our meeting point by taking the T1.3 tram heading to Villa Costanza. Start your amazing journey in the first stop of Siena, the world-famous city of Palio horse-race in Piazza del Campo.
Afterward, head to our beautiful winery nestled in the Chianti Area, with scenic views of the Tuscan countryside.
Third stop, continue with the self-guided visit to the marvelous historic city center of Colle Alta, in the upper part of Colle Val d'Elsa, in the heart of Tuscany. Don’t miss the chance to walk along this medieval village.
Last but not least, explore San Gimignano, another magnificent example of a Medieval urban town where you will have free time to visit the village and its splendid squares and towers.
At the end of the day, take your ride back to Florence.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Historic Centre of San Gimignano, Piazza del Duomo 2, 53037, San Gimignano Italy

Have some free time in this stunning medieval village also declared world cultural heritage from UNESCO due to its beauty and for its tower houses. This was also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages". You will have free time to visit everything you want in San Gimignano, such as taste one of the best ice-cream in the world at Gelateria Dondoli.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Porta San Giovanni, Via S. Giovanni, 126, 53037, San Gimignano Italy

This is one of the gate to enter the medieval hamlet

Stop At: Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano, Piazza del Duomo 2, 53037, San Gimignano Italy

During your free time you can decide to visit the beautiful Duomo located in the main square of the village. This is an extraordinary example of a well-preserved Medieval urban town, with the original old walls. This is also the main reason why UNESCO included this town into the world heritage sites.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa, Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano Italy

If you wish to climb one original tower house and go back to the Middle Ages then you should climb this tower. From the top the view is stunning. This wonderful landscape will seduce you with its unique skyline made of towers. Most of the tower in San Gimignano were built during the 14th century by families who wanted to demonstrate their growing power.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Cisterna, Piazza Della Cisterna, San Gimignano Italy

One of the main squares of the village, has this name cause there is a wheel in the middle of the square. Admire beautiful palaces that face the square. The old town center is full of alleys and beautiful squares, museums, palaces, churches, magnificent towers and craftsmen’s workshops.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Colle di Val d'Elsa, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany

Visit the historic city center of Colle di Val d'Elsa, known as Colle Alta. Take your time to explore its medieval streets and monumental city attractions.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Fortezza Medicea, Piazza Caduti delle Forze Armate, 53100, Siena Italy

Admire this ancient fortress located right outside the center of Siena

Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena, Piazza Del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy

Spend your afternoon discovering the city of Siena and its stunning center. In the afternoon the tour continues with sightseeing in Siena. Here our official guides will lead our tour to the old city center. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent Siena Cathedral (called Duomo) and the Town Hall in the Piazza del Campo, the scenery of the world-famous Senese Palio horse race.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Piazza Salimbeni, 53100, Siena Italy

From here you'll start your guided walking tour with a local guide. Discover the history and anecdotes of the city. The best way to do this is on foot, admiring the city's transformations over the centuries and enjoying spectacular landscapes and curious details.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Palazzo Tolomei, Piazza Tolomei 11, 53100, Siena Italy

One ancient Palace located in the heart of Siena. There will be no shortage of references to the great noble families, such as the Piccolomini, Tolomei and Salimbeni, and their palaces, the great tradition of the Palio di Siena, and also the stories of pilgrimage and sanctity that distinguish the city.

Pass By: Via di Citta, 53100, Siena Italy

One of the main roads of the historical center. Pass here with your guide

Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy

The shell-shaped famous city center - Piazza del Campo, as the locals call it is an important spot for all the civic and political life of Siena, as well as the location for celebrations. Piazza del Campo is also where the famous Palio di Siena takes place, twice a year. Ten horses, representing the main districts, race around the square for the famous Palio event .

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Fonte Gaia, Piazza Il Campo 21, 53100, Siena Italy

An ancient fountain covered with white marble located in Piazza del Campo. The fountain is formed by wolves which represent the mother of Romulus and Remus, to celebrate the link to ancient Rome. The original sculpted panels are not on the square – they were removed for preservation purposes, but you can now see them at Santa Maria della Scala.

Stop At: Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, Piazza del Campo 1, 53100, Siena Italy

This was the government of the Republic of Siena and also nowadays represent one of the city hall of the city. Here you will find the Civic Museum of Siena which houses famous paintings and frescoes, including the “The Maestà”

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy

Siena’s Cathdral is one of the finest Gothic-Romanesque churches in Italy, and its beauty it's s breathtaking. From the outside you will see three portals with the central one dominated by a bronze sun and the facade is in black and white marble, which are also the colours of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Facciatone, Duomo di Siena, 53100, Siena Italy

Admire this part of the Siena Cathedral. The church also houses paintings and sculptures made by Donatello, Pinturicchio and Nicola Pisano.

Inclusions
  • Expert tour leader
  • Free time in Siena
  • Free time in San Gimignano
  • Free time in Colle Alta
  • Wine tasting in a typical winery

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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 that Portuguese option requires a minimum of 4 pax. Otherwise, the tour will be guaranteed in English.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Florence (Villa Costanza), 50018 Scandicci, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy


Departure Time

08:45 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours 15 minutes


User's Reviews

Wendy_E

20 Apr, 2024

Wine tasting. Visiting Tuscan cities. Enjoyed it all Very good tour guide. Would do it again. Very good tour for money.

Melissa_D

30 Dec, 2023

Great tour. Long but worth it. Very efficient and comfy buses. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the locations

Lydia_C

10 Dec, 2023

It’s a long day but excellent experience!! Beautiful cities and well distributed time. The guide and bus driver were the best!!

Joseph_l

26 Oct, 2023

Our guides were tentative & excellent. The bus accommodations comfortable. Great tour. Our package included lunch & I do not recommend that. The food was fine along w/location however the service was below average. Finally we left without paying for our one glass of wine because no one came to our table, they brought the wrong wine & regardless of being told we wanted a different o wine from our first (included) glass. Two different waiters were not concerned w/ good service, we were ignored. We attempted to have other staff attend to us but w/ no response. We finally left because we were going to miss our bus. I feel time was wasted at that restaurant. Via toe has a good reputation, if you want to continue that reputation I suggest seriously talking w/ that restaurant. Other than this, we enjoyed our day. Thank you.

Angela_M

23 Oct, 2023

The wine tour wasn’t great with 3 wine tastings and the snack was a small cube of stale bread dipped in olive oil. Siena and San Gimignano are great and the tour guide in Siena was lovely and knowledgeable. My description said we get a picnic lunch but the tour operator said they’ve never offered this so some disconnect between La Vacanza Travel and go Italy. I raised it with La Vacanza Travel and was told we didn’t book the picnic lunch yet in my full description of activities it states the lunch. Everything else on the activity schedule was provided aside from that. Be prepared to hear everything on the bus repeated in 4 languages.

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