Private Florence Tour: Hill Towns in Tuscany
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- City sightseeing
- Art and architecture
- Family
- duration 8 hours
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 1-95 yrs
- max group size 5
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-20154
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- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Florence, Italy
- Get out of the city for the day and soak up the sights and smells of the picturesque Tuscan countryside
- Visit the stunning historic towns of Siena and San Gimignano and browse artisan shops selling locally made products
- Dig into an included lunch of seasonal produce at a beautiful boutique winery, with wine and olive oil tastings
- Enjoy arguably the most beautiful panorama in Tuscany from the Piazzale Michelangelo
Get out of the city and spend some quality time sightseeing around the medieval towns of the dreamy Tuscan countryside, with a local guide by your side. Your full-day tour will take in two of the most charming townships, Siena and San Gimignano, with a lunch stop at a boutique winery and plenty of free time for you to explore. We’ll chat history, see incredible architecture, admire Instagram-worthy views, and drop in on artisan shops to discover locally made products from the region.
This tour is priced for a group size of five travellers. Smaller groups may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for five travellers.
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After meeting your driver and tour leader in your hotel lobby, head off in your own private vehicle for a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the Chianti region, crowded as far as the eye can see with vineyards and olive groves. If you’re looking for heaven on earth, we think you may find it here.
First up, make your way to the town of Siena, stopping at the Basilica of San Domenico. Inside the church are the relics of Saint Catherine, the patron saint of Siena. Take a stroll to the Piazza del Campo to see the political centre of town where the famous horse race ‘Il Palio’ is held twice a year. From there, meander towards the Gothic Cathedral, which boasts an impressive collection of artworks by Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. Along the way, pass by a delicatessen that sells wild boar salami – if you fancy it, we can step inside for a ;
Then, it’s onward to lunch at a boutique winery surrounded by the Chianti hills and vineyards. You’ll get to taste the wine, as well as that famous extra virgin olive oil with seasonal ;
Your second stop is the beautiful walled town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s known as Italy’s medieval Manhattan because of the 13 towers that dominate its skyline as you drive towards it. The town gained importance during the Middle Ages when it was a stop on the major pilgrim route between Italy and France, known as Via Francigena (the road to France). The townsfolk produced silk and cultivated saffron that still grows around its foothills. Another important industry that still exists here today is that of Vernaccia di San Gimginano, a white wine of the area.
Your tour leader will tell you about the history of the region and fill you in on where to find the best artisanal stores, coffee shops and gelato spots. You’ll also get the chance to check out a selection of artisan stores selling locally made products and stroll the winding streets, admiring spectacular views of the valley beyond.
Afterwards, meet your chauffeur for the transfer back to your accommodation in Florence. On the way, we’ll stop for one last magnificent panorama at Piazzale Michelangelo, where we will gaze upon spectacular views of the city that you won’t forget in a hurry. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in fabulous ;
This tour is priced for a group size of five travellers. Smaller groups may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for five traveller
- Pick up at your hotel.
- lunch of seasonal produce at a beautiful boutique winery
- English-speaking guide and driver
- Transport in a Mercedes air-conditioned van
- With wine and olive oil tastings
- Additional food and drinks
- souvenirs and personal shopping
- tips/gratuities for your guide.
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- No credit card or booking fees.
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Meeting start point :Your hotel in Florence city centre.
Meeting end point :Your hotel in Florence city centre.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour follows established guidelines that are in line with the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ framework against COVID-19.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated.