Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Tour Including Winery Visit
Explore some of the most popular Tuscan hill towns on this day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni from Florence. Enjoy visiting each town independently while also having the round-trip transportation organized in advance. Learn about the famous region from the tour leader on board the bus, listening to informative commentary as you travel.
Highlights
- ✓Day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti from Florence
- ✓Explore each town independently, enjoying free time to see the charminghistoric centers
- ✓Listen to interesting commentary on the bus from your tour leader
- ✓Enjoy a lunch and wine tasting at a typical Chianti winery
What you'll see & do
- ✓Explore a perfectly preserved walled hilltown famed for its soaring medieval towers and fresco-filled churches. Stroll the UNESCO-listed historic center at your own pace, browsing artisan shops and quiet lanes. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints over the Val d’Elsa and time for gelato or souvenirs.
- ✓Step inside a storybook fortress village encircled by intact 13th-century walls. Wander the tiny piazza and gates, soaking up its authentic medieval atmosphere. Quick, easy visit with great photo spots from the ramparts. (*) From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop at Monteriggioni and the return to Florence is approx 30 minutes earlier
- ✓Cruise one of Tuscany’s most scenic roads, rolling past vineyards, olive groves, and stone farmhouses. Settle into a cozy winery for a guided tasting of three Chianti wines paired with a zero-mile, three-course lunch. Finish sweetly with traditional cantucci and vin santo.
- ✓Enjoy generous free time to feel Siena’s Gothic soul—narrow lanes, noble palaces, and lively enotecas. Browse artisan boutiques, sample local specialties, and capture the city’s warm, terracotta hues. Ideal for independent discovery and relaxed photos.
- ✓Pause for an exterior and brief interior look at Siena’s striking striped-marble cathedral. Admire its ornate façade, sculptures, and masterworks that hint at the city’s artistic power. A swift but unforgettable highlight.
- ✓Descend into one of Italy’s most beautiful squares, famed for the Palio horse race. Take a moment to sit at a café, admire the shell-shaped slope, and view the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico. A perfect finale for people-watching and photos.
What's included
- ✓Caf Tour staff assistance at the meeting point for smooth check-in
- ✓Licensed English-speaking tour escort throughout the day
- ✓Chianti winery experience: guided visit of cellars and vineyards & 3-course traditional Tuscan lunch
- ✓Departure from Florence
- ✓Tasting of three different Chianti Wines, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & vin santo
- ✓Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
What's not included
- ✓Guided Service in Siena
- ✓Cathedral admission in Siena
- ✓Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off is not available
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note that the order of the visits may change
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the excursion, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour
Once the audio guides are handed over before the guided tour, they become the full responsibility of the customer. In case of loss, a fee of €80 will be charged.
Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the wineries; however, cross- contamination cannot be fully excluded.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Tour Including Winery Visit
Explore some of the most popular Tuscan hill towns on this day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni from Florence. Enjoy visiting each town independently while also having the round-trip transportation organized in advance. Learn about the famous region from the tour leader on board the bus, listening to informative commentary as you travel.
Highlights
- ✓Day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti from Florence
- ✓Explore each town independently, enjoying free time to see the charminghistoric centers
- ✓Listen to interesting commentary on the bus from your tour leader
- ✓Enjoy a lunch and wine tasting at a typical Chianti winery
What you'll see & do
- ✓Explore a perfectly preserved walled hilltown famed for its soaring medieval towers and fresco-filled churches. Stroll the UNESCO-listed historic center at your own pace, browsing artisan shops and quiet lanes. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints over the Val d’Elsa and time for gelato or souvenirs.
- ✓Step inside a storybook fortress village encircled by intact 13th-century walls. Wander the tiny piazza and gates, soaking up its authentic medieval atmosphere. Quick, easy visit with great photo spots from the ramparts. (*) From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop at Monteriggioni and the return to Florence is approx 30 minutes earlier
- ✓Cruise one of Tuscany’s most scenic roads, rolling past vineyards, olive groves, and stone farmhouses. Settle into a cozy winery for a guided tasting of three Chianti wines paired with a zero-mile, three-course lunch. Finish sweetly with traditional cantucci and vin santo.
- ✓Enjoy generous free time to feel Siena’s Gothic soul—narrow lanes, noble palaces, and lively enotecas. Browse artisan boutiques, sample local specialties, and capture the city’s warm, terracotta hues. Ideal for independent discovery and relaxed photos.
- ✓Pause for an exterior and brief interior look at Siena’s striking striped-marble cathedral. Admire its ornate façade, sculptures, and masterworks that hint at the city’s artistic power. A swift but unforgettable highlight.
- ✓Descend into one of Italy’s most beautiful squares, famed for the Palio horse race. Take a moment to sit at a café, admire the shell-shaped slope, and view the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico. A perfect finale for people-watching and photos.
What's included
- ✓Caf Tour staff assistance at the meeting point for smooth check-in
- ✓Licensed English-speaking tour escort throughout the day
- ✓Chianti winery experience: guided visit of cellars and vineyards & 3-course traditional Tuscan lunch
- ✓Departure from Florence
- ✓Tasting of three different Chianti Wines, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & vin santo
- ✓Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
What's not included
- ✓Guided Service in Siena
- ✓Cathedral admission in Siena
- ✓Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off is not available
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note that the order of the visits may change
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the excursion, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour
Once the audio guides are handed over before the guided tour, they become the full responsibility of the customer. In case of loss, a fee of €80 will be charged.
Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the wineries; however, cross- contamination cannot be fully excluded.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.