Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with optional Lunch & Wine Pairing

12 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Discover some of Tuscany’s most iconic highlights in a single day on this full-day trip from Florence. Travel through the rolling Chianti countryside to Siena,...

Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Florence, Pisa, Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano · Languages: English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: LOW SEASON (From November, 1st until March, 31st): English and Spanish languages are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in French, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required; HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows:; FRENCH: Wednesday, Saturday - min 2 pax; PORTUGUESE: Tuesday - min 2 pax; ITALIAN: Sunday - min 2 pax; CHINESE, JAPANESE, KOREAN: If you select Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, the historical explanations and tour commentary will be provided exclusively via audio guide (via App) in your chosen language. You will not be left alone: a professional Tour Leader will accompany the group throughout the trip. The Tour Leader will manage the group and provide logistics, meeting point details, and emergency assistance in English, while the cultural insights will be delivered via the app in your native language.; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; Kindly note that the semi independent option does not include the local guide in Siena and entrance tickets to Siena’s Cathedral; Kindly note that the No Lunch Option does not include lunch, guide in Siena and Cathedral tickets; Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure; Shared tour with other participants

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Pisa

A chocolate box of a town where travelers can gawp at wonders like the Leaning Tower, Pisa is awash with wondrous Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. Get a local guide to make the most of your visit.

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What's Included

Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
Expert multilingual escort
Interactive audio guide for Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
Free time in Pisa and San Gimignano
Lunch in a typical wine farm (if option selected)
Siena tour with professional guide (if option selected)
Admission fee to Siena Cathedral (if option selected) - It will no longer be included from 1 November onwards

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide in Siena and admission fee to Siena Cathedral in case you select the semi independent option
Admission fee to Siena Cathedral from 1 November onwards

Itinerary

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Day 01

Piazzale Montelungo, Florence There is no time to waste when exploring the Tuscan countryside! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Hop on the comfortable coach bus, choose your seat, and relax before departing on your journey! The drive to Siena will take about one hour. During the journey, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about Tuscany, and specifically - Siena! If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you. Siena When you arrive in the medieval gem of Siena, your guide will lead you through the picturesque streets until you reach the main piazza of the city - Piazza del Campo. Here, a professional city guide will meet the group to begin your walking tour. For about an hour, the guide will share fascinating facts about this incredible city (which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and you will visit some of the most famous points of interest. The end of the walking tour will lead you to the Siena Cathedral square. Please note that the "Semi independent option" does not include the guided tour in Siena. Clients that have chosen this option will have free time in Siena instead. Piazza del Campo, Siena During the included walking tour of Siena, your guide will show you an insider's view of Piazza del Campo. Not only is this piazza a popular place for locals to gather, but is is also home to an annual palio horse race, which is an epic competition between the different neighborhoods of Siena! Learn all about the history of the city, and its main square as your guide unfolds the secrets of the city to you and your group in a vivid, storytelling manner. You will spend about thirty minutes learning about Piazza del Campo. Siena's Cathedral (Duomo), Siena Your guided tour will conclude in front of one of Siena’s most stunning landmarks: the Siena Cathedral. This magnificent cathedral showcases a variety of artistic styles and features works by numerous renowned Renaissance artists. If you wish, you can purchase a ticket to experience the breathtaking interior, and don’t miss the absolutely striking Piccolomini Library on your way out! Spend about twenty minutes exploring the Cathedral independently. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the city center before rejoining your guide to continue to your next stop. Chianti Wine Region After an exciting morning of exploration in Siena, it will be time to relax and refuel! We will drive about one hour through the rolling hills of Tuscany until we reach a lovely, family-owned winery in the countryside outside of San Gimignano. The view from the winery will leave you breathless, as you will be surrounded by sunny rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, of course! Surrounded by the most beautiful Tuscan countryside, you will indulge in a wine pairing of high-level wines accompanied by a delicious three-course meal of a typical Tuscan meat and cheese plate, pasta, and dessert. Then, we will drive about fifteen minutes to arrive in the hilltop beauty of San Gimignano. San Gimignano, Province of Siena San Gimignano is visible from close and far, with its unmistakable medieval “skyscrapers.” Sometimes called a medieval Manhattan, there are still thirteen towers intact in this perfectly preserved hilltop town. Your guide will lead you first to a famous panoramic viewpoint, where you can photograph the Tuscan countryside, and then through the ancient doors to the city. You will have an hour to explore the lovely town of San Gimignano as you please. Pisa After exploring the historic beauty of San Gimignano, it will be time to depart for a great symbol of Italy - Pisa! We will drive for about an hour, as your guide shares interesting information about the city an its monuments. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa During your free time and if there is no queue, you can climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa to admire the incredible views of the Square of Miracles from above. The panoramic views of Pisa are truly breathtaking: from the monuments below, to the city surrounding the square, the Arno River, and the countryside in the distance... Views from the top of the tower are fascinating! Florence After departing from Pisa, it will take about an hour to return to Piazzale Montelungo in Florence. Enjoy your wonderful memories of a full day in the historical and artistic gems of the Tuscan Countryside as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the air conditioned coach bus