Montecatini Private Day Trip To Chianti & San Gimignano
Overview
A customized day trip of Chianti countryside and San Gimignano for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from the spa town of Montecatini to discover delightful Chianti villages, enjoy some of the best wines this area has to offer as well as visit the enchanting hilltop towered town of San Gimignano. Visit Italy close up in a comfortable Mercedes minivan taking you into the very heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This is a leisurely and relaxing day with time to sit back and enjoy the food and wine of Tuscany.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Montecatini hotel, villa or apartment pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Greve in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Charming market town with its Antica Macelleria Falorni specializing in wild boar and pecorino cheese
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Montefioralle, Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
A scenic medieval hamlet and where Amerigo Vespucci (1415-1512) was born; an avid explorer who followed the Colombus' route to the New World and from whom America got its name!
Stop At: Badia a Passignano, Badia a Passignano, Tuscany
The true atmosphere of Chianti with its abbey set amid the Antinori vineyards. A great place to relax, take in the views and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
In the afternoon we'll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano, another of Italy's great World Heritage sites, with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages as an important part of the city’s economy. Certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Greve in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Charming market town with its Antica Macelleria Falorni specializing in wild boar and pecorino cheese
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Montefioralle, Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
A scenic medieval hamlet and where Amerigo Vespucci (1415-1512) was born; an avid explorer who followed the Colombus' route to the New World and from whom America got its name!
Stop At: Badia a Passignano, Badia a Passignano, Tuscany
The true atmosphere of Chianti with its abbey set amid the Antinori vineyards. A great place to relax, take in the views and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
In the afternoon we'll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano, another of Italy's great World Heritage sites, with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages as an important part of the city’s economy. Certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- As we look forward to welcoming travelers back to Italy we would like to assure you that your health and safety is paramount. Each vehicle is used solely and exclusively for your private group and is sanitized at the end of every service. Face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and tissues are provided.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
frog
April 2022
Valter took us to a family owned pottery factory when we mentioned our love of Italian pottery. So special . He shared back road scenery , a local winery and allowed us all the time we needed in San Gimignano. He was very knowledgable of these areas. A fantastic day!
Valter took us to a family owned pottery factory when we mentioned our love of Italian pottery. So special . He shared back road scenery , a local winery and allowed us all the time we needed in San Gimignano. He was very knowledgable of these areas. A fantastic day!