Itinerary

1. Day tour of Siena from Florence

   09.00 AM: Departure from Florence or its vicinity.

   • 10.15 AM: Approaching Siena through the beautiful Tuscany countryside, admire the beautiful Florentine hills. You will be guided through the Chianti wine area. Then, go up the hills of Chianti and arrive in Siena. Visit Piazza del Campo (Field Square) and see the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the bell tower.

   • 12.30 AM: Depart from Siena to the Chianti wine region; Monteriggioni. Until the XI century, Monteriggioni was a station of a standstill on the Francigena Road in Tuscany. Siena transformed Monteriggioni into the imposing Fortress that it is today to protect the northern boundary from being breached by the then-enemy Florence. Walk on the defensive walls and admire the Chianti region. 

   • 01.00 PM: Arrive at San Gimignano and visit the organic winery to stop for typical Tuscany lunch and a wine tasting session. Some of the wines and virgin oils we taste here are Vernaccia white Wine, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Brunello from Montalcino, Supertuscan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Truffle Oil, Vinsanto with Cantuccini.

   • After the lunch and the wine tasting, driving along the Tuscany hills, you can see the different vineyards and olive groves.

   • 02.00 PM: Tour some of the 14 towers at San Gimignano; the 14 left out of the 72 were erected in the 13th century. Climb the Torre Grossa (Bigger Tower) and taste the delicious Gelato in the world at Antica Gelateria di Piazza.

   • 04.30 PM: Go back to Florence but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a stunning panoramic view of Florence.

   • 05.00/05.30 PM: End of the tour and as you are dropped off at your accommodation in Florence.