Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Small Group from Montecatini Terme
Overview
Enjoy the visit of the most beautiful medieval villages in Tuscany with us: Siena and San Gimignano. Admire the lovely and stunning views driving in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Discover the vibrant local life, the colorful pottery shops and the tallest towers of San Gimignano. In Siena will you will learn all the secrets about the famous horse race “Palio” and Campo square. A special guided Chianti wine tasting and visit of a famous wine estate will be reserved for you. Small group, more flexibility and attention for you!
Inclusions
- Expert Tour Leader for the day
- Transport by air-conditioned bus or minivan
- Guided Chianti wine tasting
- Bruschettas and Pecorino cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil tasting
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa, Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano Italy
The first village you will reach is San Gimignano, with old medieval towers to view and vibrant ceramic shops to peruse. You will also have the chance to savour the best gelato of San Gimignano, on the location where the acclaimed “Tea with Mussolini” was filmed. On your free time another suggestion would be to enter and visit the little history museum of San Gimignano, which hosts the true reproduction of the XIV century tower.
In between the two Medieval Villages you will visit a famous wine cellar where the winemaker will introduce you to his products. You will have a guided sampling of the unique Chianti white wine Vernaccia and the Chianti DOCG, paired with delicacies such as bruschettas with and pecorino cheese.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
After the wine sampling we will reach Siena, the wonderful medieval village built among hills. Here our expert tour leader will lead you to the center of the city, passing through the narrow medieval streets until we reach one of the most remarkable medieval squares in Europe, the Piazza del Campo, with its shell-shaped formation, characteristic of the ancient theaters. Siena has also one of the most monumental Cathedrals of Italy. During your free time you'll have a chance to visit it.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa, Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano Italy
The first village you will reach is San Gimignano, with old medieval towers to view and vibrant ceramic shops to peruse. You will also have the chance to savour the best gelato of San Gimignano, on the location where the acclaimed “Tea with Mussolini” was filmed. On your free time another suggestion would be to enter and visit the little history museum of San Gimignano, which hosts the true reproduction of the XIV century tower.
In between the two Medieval Villages you will visit a famous wine cellar where the winemaker will introduce you to his products. You will have a guided sampling of the unique Chianti white wine Vernaccia and the Chianti DOCG, paired with delicacies such as bruschettas with and pecorino cheese.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
After the wine sampling we will reach Siena, the wonderful medieval village built among hills. Here our expert tour leader will lead you to the center of the city, passing through the narrow medieval streets until we reach one of the most remarkable medieval squares in Europe, the Piazza del Campo, with its shell-shaped formation, characteristic of the ancient theaters. Siena has also one of the most monumental Cathedrals of Italy. During your free time you'll have a chance to visit it.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise at the moment of the confirmation if vegetarian or celiac
- Stroller accessible
- Due to uneven surfaces, we do NOT suggest this tour to people with walking difficulties
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A minimum of travellers is required to run this tour. If there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, you will be offered an alternative option or full refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with any walking difficulties
- 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 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 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.
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August 2019
På et ophold i Montecatini Terme valgte vi at bruge en dag på en guided tur til Siena og San Gimignano, turen inkluderede også vinsmagning. Den engelsktalende guide, der var med hele tiden var meget vidende og informativ. På byvandringen i Siena var der en lokal guide tilkbnyttet. Tip: Brug tiden...
På et ophold i Montecatini Terme valgte vi at bruge en dag på en guided tur til Siena og San Gimignano, turen inkluderede også vinsmagning. Den engelsktalende guide, der var med hele tiden var meget vidende og informativ. På byvandringen i Siena var der en lokal guide tilkbnyttet. Tip: Brug tiden alene i Siena på Domen.Saxhead
September 2018
We really enjoyed the bus guide Elena. Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. Sienna was fabulous
We really enjoyed the bus guide Elena. Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. Sienna was fabulousMike J
September 2018
Good way to see the sites without the car. Guides were informative, especially in Sienna. Be prepared to walk to enjoy each site fully. Wine and snacks obviously there to encourage you to buy more but no pressure to purchase. A great day out.
Good way to see the sites without the car. Guides were informative, especially in Sienna. Be prepared to walk to enjoy each site fully. Wine and snacks obviously there to encourage you to buy more but no pressure to purchase. A great day out.alisonmC6860HF
July 2022
We had a truly wonderful experience on this guided tour of two historic and interesting cities. Our tour guide Valerie was very knowledgeable about Tuscan landscapes, agriculture, history, local produce and wines. She was really friendly and made our trip so relaxing and fun. The tour guide wh...
We had a truly wonderful experience on this guided tour of two historic and interesting cities. Our tour guide Valerie was very knowledgeable about Tuscan landscapes, agriculture, history, local produce and wines. She was really friendly and made our trip so relaxing and fun. The tour guide who took us around Siena took us off the beaten track and showed us some hidden views of the city. Also very knowledgeable about the Palio which had taken place the week before, the locals were still celebrating and parading flags wearing traditional costume around the main square - quite an atmosphere! The wine and food tasting was within the winery where we sat at tables laid out for the occasion. We were surrounded by the oak barrels full of maturing wines. It was an enjoyable experience hearing about the wines and local produce.Galwaygirl187
July 2022
Recently took this tour with Valerie our tour guide. It was a lovely small group with only 5 others on the tour with us. We had just missed the Palio di Siena horse race, as it was held the day before our arrival in Siena. However our tour guide through Siena, Barbara was so friendly and knowledg...
Recently took this tour with Valerie our tour guide. It was a lovely small group with only 5 others on the tour with us. We had just missed the Palio di Siena horse race, as it was held the day before our arrival in Siena. However our tour guide through Siena, Barbara was so friendly and knowledgeable as she took us through the streets and different districts of Siena. We got to witness the district of the dragon parading around the town after their victory in the race the day before! As it was 38 degrees on the day of pur tour Valerie kept us hydrated with bottles of water and some beautiful and traditional ricciarelli di siena biscuits during our tour. Afterwards we headed to San Gimignano and on towards our wine tasting at a local vineyard. All locations were stunning, the food was delicious, the wine I'm sure for wine lovers was delicious, but I'm not a fan myself. However, it was organised for me to have a little taste of the local Grappa at the vineyard. This is whiskey made from the pomace of the grapes and is really worth the try if you visit! Overall the day was amazing and it was at a comfortable pace with no rushing around. Our local guides were friendly and knowledgeable. However Valerie herself was truly amazing. So warm, welcoming, friendly and full of information. I would recommend any tour with her as she was such a joy to be around and we will return for another spin with her someday soon I hope! Ciao Valerie from your Irish friends!Flo_M
May 2022
Valeria was exceptional! She was an awesome guide with great humor offering us alot of information as we drive to and from San Gimingano and Siena. She was thoughtful for all levels of mobility in our group and assisted us in our wine tasting knowledge! On the way back she helped us find an open...
Valeria was exceptional! She was an awesome guide with great humor offering us alot of information as we drive to and from San Gimingano and Siena. She was thoughtful for all levels of mobility in our group and assisted us in our wine tasting knowledge! On the way back she helped us find an open grocery store late in a Sunday for some necessities! The tour was wonderful. But Valeria was exceptional! Her enthusiasm made the trip for our group!