Day trip with lunch and wine tasting
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Highlights
Your memorable journey begins with the fascinating San Gimignano, a world-famous walled city located on a hill, which has remained intact over the centuries, renowned for its high towers, wonderful frescoes and many other precious works of art: here the tour leader will lead you to the historic center, where you will have about 2 hours of free time for a fascinating discovery. A short distance from San Gimignano you will visit the charming historic village of Monteriggioni*, a surprising small medieval village enclosed by its famous walls, which have remained standing until today: free time for the internal visit. From Monteriggioni, crossing the rolling hills of Chianti, a short ride will take you to a welcoming winery, where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Chianti with its wine and typical products: tasting of three fine wines and balsamic vinegar followed by a Chianti-style lunch: 3 courses with "zero kilometer" products ending with cantucci and vin santo. Later, arriving in Siena, you will meet your professional local guide who will lead you on a complete guided tour of the historic center, starting from the famous Basilica of San Domenico, a jewel of Renaissance art built in the 13th century and dedicated to Saint Catherine of Siena, of whom it preserves a relic. Then walking along the narrow medieval streets of the city, lined with splendid palaces and historic shops, passing through Piazza del Campo, of which the Palazzo Pubblico is the focal point, you arrive at the spectacular 12th century Cathedral, where you can admire the magnificent architecture and the splendor of the polychrome marbles. You will experience an extraordinary guided tour inside the famous Siena Cathedral (if the option is selected), together with its Piccolomini Library, to discover the beauty of its treasures and works of art. You will visit the unmissable floor (during the opening period), decorated with the art of mosaics to create masterpieces of narration, the St. John the Baptist by Donatello, the rose window by Duccio di Buoninsegna, the marble pulpit by Nicola Pisano, the Library which houses a rich collection of manuscripts. You will also have some free time to conclude your perfect day enjoying the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary city, before returning to Florence in the evening.
* Visit two beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
* Siena: exclusive opening of intimate and secret places and the Duomo
* Wonderful view of the rolling Tuscan hills and the Chianti countryside
* Enjoy the visit to the cellars and vineyards together with a typical lunch in a welcoming Chianti winery
* Tasting of three excellent Chianti wines
* Picturesque medieval village famous for its colours and charm
What is included?
- Assistance from Caf Tour staff at the meeting point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi on board
- Authorized companion
- Visit to the cellars, vineyards and typical Tuscan 3-course lunch in a Chianti winery
- Tasting of three different Chianti wines, balsamic vinegar and "vin santo"
- Guided tour of Siena led by a professional local guide
- Internal visit of the Duomo and the Piccolomini Library and "skip the line" ticket (if the option is selected)
What is not included?
- Optional tips
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What is there to know?
Additional Information: Minimum number of passengers applies. o If minimum number of passengers is not met, you will be offered another date or an alternative tour or a full refund.
Notes:
*The tour escort service is multilingual.
*Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for visiting museums or places of worship.
*From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop in Monteriggioni and the return to Florence is brought forward by approximately 30 minutes.
Meeting point
The tour departs at 08:00 from Piazzale Montelungo, at the end of the ramp connecting to the train station.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothes with the CAF Tour - Gray Line logo.
Cancellation policies
No penalty for cancellations made up to 72 hours before the scheduled departure time. For cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour departure and in case of no show, 100% of the penalty will be applied.
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