Siena Trip Overview
Explore the Chianti region, and visit the magnificent town of Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance.
In the morning we will arrive in Florence for a visit of the city. We will stop in the best panoramic place to photograph the Renaissance City (Piazzale Michelagelo). After we’ll enter in the historic center of the town for a free visit of about 3 hours. (Stops: Palazzo Pitti – Ponte Vecchio – Piazza della Signoria – The Duomo – Piazza Santa Croce – San Lorenzo Market & more..)
Later we’ll drive inside the Chianti Region, that takes in the iconic landscape of a rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. We’ll drive through the vineyards of Chianti, along ancient pilgrimage trails. For lunch we’ll feast in a typical Tuscan farm, tasting Lasangna, Pecorino cheese, Ham and the best Wines of our Region. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Medieval town of San Gimignano and its magnificent towers tasting the best gelato of the world.
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Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Explore the Chianti region, and visit the magnificent town of Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance.
In the morning we will arrive in Florence for a visit of the city. We will stop in the best panoramic place to photograph the Renaissance City (Piazzale Michelagelo). After we’ll enter in the historic center of the town for a free visit of about 3 hours. (Stops: Palazzo Pitti – Ponte Vecchio – Piazza della Signoria – The Duomo – Piazza Santa Croce – San Lorenzo Market & more..)
Later we’ll drive inside the Chianti Region, that takes in the iconic landscape of a rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. We’ll drive through the vineyards of Chianti, along ancient pilgrimage trails. For lunch we’ll feast in a typical Tuscan farm, tasting Lasangna, Pecorino cheese, Ham and the best Wines of our Region. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Medieval town of San Gimignano and its magnificent towers tasting the best gelato of the world.
Take a look at: What to expect
Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Viale Michelangelo, 50125, Florence Italy
Our driver escort will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment) and take you on a drive through the sweet hills of Tuscany. First stop : Piazzale Michelangelo the best panoramic point of Florence.
Michelangelo Plaza (Piazzale Michelangelo) is a square with a panoramic view of Florence. The square, dedicated to the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, has bronze copies of some of his marble works found elsewhere in Florence: the David and the four allegories of the Medici Chapel of San Lorenzo.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
After taking your best photos from Piazzale Michelangelo, get ready to live a day surrounded by art and beautiful Renaissance landscapes!
Let yourself fall in love with one of the most beautiful and artistic cities in the world, Florence! Stroll through its alleys full of history and enjoy its charming monuments.
Discover the most beautiful squares such as Piazza Repubblica. Enjoy your free time through the streets where the father of the Italian language, Dante Alighieri, used to walk, discover Piazza della Signoria and take pictures on the emblematic Ponte Vecchio, without a doubt one of the most precious symbols of the city! If you are an art lover, you can optionally visit the Accademia Gallery, one of the most famous museums in the world where you can admire the David, one of the majestic works of art by Michelangelo.
After our magical stop in Florence, we will drive through the Chianti Region, so famous for the wine.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tenuta Torciano, Via di Crocetta 18, 53037 Ulignano, San Gimignano Italy
Later we will move through the Tuscan countryside to the winery to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with wine tastings. This farm promotes the Italian wine & food culture all over the world. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations beetween wine & food, the glass etiquette, the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine-making techniques and more.
• Wine tasting and typiacal tuscan Lunch :
• Wine tasting (Chianti, Brunello, Sangiovese, Nobile, Vernaccia)
• Extra Olive Oil tasting
• Pepper Olive Oil tasting
• Balsamic Vinegar tasting
• Truffle Oilive Oil tasting
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
After lunch we will move to the medieval village of San Gimignano:
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town not far from Siena. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone. In the main square don’t forget to taste the best ice cream in the world.
After the visit of San Gimignano we will return to your location.
Duration: 1 hour
