Chianti, by Jesse Andrews

This tour departs on: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday and Sunday at 08:45 AM from Florence

Tour Price: € 78 per person

Includes: Transportation, tour escort, local guide in Siean, Siena Cathedral entrance and wine tasting

Advice: no shorts and covered shoulders for Cathedral in Siena

Booking: IV Travel
 

This full day tour of the Tuscan countryside from Florence is a fantastic way to visit the famous Chianti region and the famous cities of Siena and San Gimignano.

As we make our way from Florence through the spectacular countryside, our first stop in the morning is of the enchanting hill-top town of San Gimignano, one of the most splendid examples of medieval towns in Tuscany, recently declared a UNESCO world heritage site.  The town is famous the world over for wine produced in the nearby hills " Vernaccia di San Gimignano, " as well as saffron and the precious Santa Fina pottery.

Our guide will accompany you through the town's beautiful squares, buildings, churches and suggestive alleyways. Following San Gimignano, we will continue through the beautiful Tuscan landscape to tour  Siena where you will visit the town's famous Cathedral (interior) and of the Palazzo Comunale (Municipal Building) in Piazza del Campo, the stage of the famous Palio race.  The architecture, shopping and history of the town will be sure to amaze you.

 In the afternoon we will tour the Chianti classico area with its charming scenic views. After a stop at the hamlet of Castellina in Chianti you will have the pleasure of experiencing an itinerary through taste and tasting some of the best wines of Tuscany. A rich snack based on sliced cold meats, bruschettas, salami and cheeses will accompany the sampling.

Following our drive through more of the Chianti hamlets, we will return to Florence. 
 

Payment
(Visa & Mastercard) or advanced wire transfer

Language
English