Itinerary
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Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
Wake up in Florence and get ready for your day of exploration to begin. Your first stop will be San Gimignano, so sit back and enjoy a 90 minute private drive in a comfortable luxury vehicle. Your driver will add to the scenery by sharing stories, gossip and anecdotes about the estates and villas you pass along the way.
The marvelous Medieval hill town of San Gimignano, located in the province of Siena, is currently on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. San Gimignano or “Town of Towers” is famous for its unique and outstanding architecture. As you enter the fortified walls of the city you will learn about the famous towers and delight in the history of this picturesque town. Once there, you will be dropped off so to allow you free time to walk around the village and explore on your own. Your visit will be enhanced by the fun facts and stories your driver will share before dropping you off.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Greve in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
After your exploration of San Gimignano it is time for a delightful Italian lunch. Your authentic lunch includes a delicious tasting of local wine produced with grapes that grow just outside of the Medieval walls of San Gimignano. Taking a short drive across the valley to reach your destination, you will be amazed by the beauty of the location of the vineyard we have picked for you. Once an ancient convent, this beautiful property was transformed into one of the finest wine producers in the area. It also has a local farm and offers a breathtaking view of the countryside right from your table.
The highlight, of course, is the wine! Enjoy 3-4 wines that have been hand-picked by the owners and learn the basics of this world-famous wine region. A tasty light lunch will accompany your tasting, followed by a personal tour of the winery. As you sip local wine and share stories with the owners of the property, you will truly understand why this region is world famous.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Siena, Siena, Tuscany
Your Tuscany Day Trip continues to Siena, another highlight of Tuscany. In Siena, your private driver will guide you from site to site while sharing the elaborate history and intriguing stories of the city, and giving you free time to explore each site on the tour. Siena too is a Unesco world heritage site. Every building and every corner of this quaint yet bustling town tells stories of bygone eras. And of course, you will also stop at the world-famous Piazza del Campo. Hear fantastical stories of the history of Piazza del Campo and then hop off to take delight in this shell shaped square, imagining the crowds that gather to watch Il Palio, the famous horse race that take place twice a year.
After a full day through the Tuscan Hills and towns, your taste buds will be satisfied, your hunger for history and culture will be topped, and your memories will be filled with beautiful scenery.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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