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Simple the best tuscan funicular & wine tour in Tuscany since 1980
Certaldo
The Certaldo Funicular has been active since 1999, it is a 128 meters long route and will give you a great emotion enjoying a panorama of Tuscany aboard an inclined funicular that travels slowly and will take you to the upper part of the medieval village of Certaldo
San Gimignano
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Simple the best tuscan funicular & wine tour in Tuscany since 1980
Certaldo
The Certaldo Funicular has been active since 1999, it is a 128 meters long route and will give you a great emotion enjoying a panorama of Tuscany aboard an inclined funicular that travels slowly and will take you to the upper part of the medieval village of Certaldo
San Gimignano
Next is the town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers . 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tuscany, Tuscany
9.30 am Departure from Florence or its vicinities.
10.30 am Through the beautiful Tuscan countryside approaching Certaldo admire the beautiful Chianti hills. We will guide you through the Chianti wine area. Then go up the hills of Chianti and arrive in Certaldo.
Stop At: Certaldo, Certaldo, Tuscany
The Certaldo funicular is a funicular transport line located in Certaldo, connecting Certaldo Basso (piazza Boccaccio) to the height of Certaldo Alto (Alberti gate).Visit Certaldo Alto (Unesco Heritage site)
Stop At: Chianti Road, Italy
12.30 am Departure from Certaldo to Chianti wine region and stop to visit a Tuscan winery where we stop for typical tuscany lunch and wine tasting (Vernaccia white Wine, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Brunello from Montalcino, Super Tuscan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Truffle Oil, Vin Santo with Cantuccini)
After the lunch and the wine tasting, driving along the Tuscany hills where you can see the different types of vineyards and olive grooves and arrive in San Gimignano.
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
03.00 pm Visit San Gimignano (the unique medieval city of towers). The town of San Gimignano, also known for its beautifully preserved medieval towers. 14 left out of 72 initially built in the 13th century. We suggest you climb the Torre Grossa (Bigger Tower) and taste the best Gelato in the world at Antica Gelateria di Piazza.
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
4.30 pm We go back to Florence where the tour would be end by 5:30 pm but only after making a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic appreciate the exceptional view of Florence.
Note: During this excursion transport will be made in a de-luxe limousine or minivan or motorcoach which offers the maximum comfort, with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows and comfortable seats. The price includes scenic stop at Piazzale Michelangelo (heartbreathing view on Florence).
