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Tuscany Exploration: Day Trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano with Wine Tasting & Lunch
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Firenze
Embark on a captivating day trip from Florence to explore the charming Tuscan towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Indulge in a delectable 3-course lunch with wine tasting, and marvel at iconic landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Uncover the hidden gems of Tuscany beyond Florence!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
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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, where you can enter to see the breathtaking decorations and unique architecture.
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 - 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.
- Torre del Mangia - Your guide will lead you to Torre del Mangia, the striking clocktower of Siena. This incredible tower dominates the city’s skyline and is the third tallest tower in all of Italy! Connected to the important Palazzo Publicco, your guide will share more information about this unique tower during your tour! Enjoy about fifteen minutes outside of Torre del Mangia.
- Duomo di Siena - After your walking tour of the historical center ends, you will be given some independent time to explore the intricate and fine decorations inside the Siena Cathedral. This Cathedral has many different artistic styles, and works of art from countless famed Renaissance artists. Walk through the breathtaking atmsophere inside, and don’t forget to stop in the absolutely striking Piccolomini Library on your way out! Spend about twenty minutes exploring the Cathedral indpendently. Then, enjoy walking through the city center on your own before meeting your guide again to head to your next stop! Please note that the “Without Cathedral option” and “Semi independent option” do not includ the admission fee to Siena Cathedral.
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Chianti Road - 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 - San Gimignano is visible from close and far, with its unmistakable medieval \
What's Included
- Expert multilingual Tour Leader
- Siena tour with professional guide with Headsets (if option selected)
- Free time in Pisa and San Gimignano
- Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
- Admission fee to Siena Cathedral with Headsets (if option selected)
- Typical Tuscan Lunch with Wine Pairing in a charming wine estate (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Guide in Siena and access to Siena Cathedral in case you select the Semi Independent Option
Additional Information
Tuscany offers experiences beyond Florence. Set off from the city to explore three other captivating Tuscan locations on this day tour to Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Embark on a guided exploration of stunning Siena, known for its unique horse racing event and the Gothic Siena Cathedral. Savor traditional Tuscan dishes and wines during a 3-course midday meal at a local vineyard or eatery, nestled within Tuscan scenery featuring vineyards, undulating hills, and olive groves. Subsequently, you have the opportunity to discover San Gimignano, an appealing medieval town, and Pisa, renowned for its UNESCO-protected Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Kindly note that the Semi Independent option does not include the local guide in Siena
- Kindly note that “Semi Independent” and “No Cathedral” options do not include access to Siena’s Cathedral
- Please note that the given order of the visits may change
- Entrance into Siena Cathedral requires a strict dress code. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered
- LOW SEASON (From November, 1st to March, 24th): English and Spanish languages are always available. In order to confirm the excursion in French, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required
- HIGH SEASON (From March 25th to October 31st): English and Spanish languages are always available. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Wednesday, Saturday - min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Tuesday - min 2 pax ITALIAN: Sunday - min 2 pax
Location
Piazzale Montelungo
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Connorq271
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic Florence Bus Tour - So far one of my most fun experiences of Italy. I enjoyed seeing so much in just one day without having to worry about directions or plan things myself. Sara was a great guide and knew about all the places we went to. She spoke great English and Spanish. The wine tasting and lunch was beautiful and very tasteful.
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Helen
Jul 14, 2024
Lovely day in Tuscany thanks to Sara and Luca! - This tour was lovely, it was a very well planned day with a very sweet tour guide, Sara. We had a lovely time exploring and were directed to the best places in each location for an authentic experience. Our drive was smooth throughout the experience and our bus driver Luca ensured we all had a pleasant and cool ride in the blistering heat. (It was also safe to leave our belongings on the bus which we gladly did)
Thank you Sara and Luca for a fabulous day in Tuscany!
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Freedom763138
Jul 14, 2024
Phenomenal day in Siena, Pisa, and San Gimignano! - Amazing! The driver and tour guide were exceptional, getting to see three different cities with a lunch and wine tasting made it seem less? Just book and go! Thank you Sara and Luca!
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Berthaondina_a
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing great - It was worthy. I love everything we do. Tour experience was amazing. Every place we visit was beautiful. Well organized the guide girl knowledgeable, kind and nice as well the driver, bus was very confortable. Food and wine yummy.
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Dylan_s
Jul 12, 2024
Sara was an incredible guide - Sara was a wonderful guide as went took a day trip through Tuscany. The only downside is that with so many places to visit in a short period, didn’t have too much time to explore the various cities. Saw the main attractions, was able to walk around the city squares, received a guided tour of Siena, and got lunch at a beautiful winery. The food and wine were amazing and they even give you a discount from the online prices if you buy the wine directly at the winery. Again, Sara was amazing. The drive at times can be a little intimidating.
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Fernando_o
Aug 4, 2024
The actual experience was... - The actual experience was great. Going to the 3 different places on the tour I would recommend. The experience from the tour guide, is my dislike. On your web cite you should explain that no food or drinks allowed on bus. Her communication skills could improve. Maybe lost on translation, she sound angry and ready to blow if you at all ask her anything.
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Tayebeh_b
Jul 10, 2024
Can be better - Beautiful cities but it’s too much for a day trip , it’s tiring and it’s all rush rush to take you around by tour guide that you don’t enjoy the day. The bus can’t drop you off near the meeting point and area to visit. You have to walk at least 15 -20minutes to get to destination and 15-20 minutes to get back to the bus. There is lots of wasted time. Tour guide is almost running and doesn’t wait for the group to catch up. She doesn’t even look back to see if you are there or lost. Also when you book doesn’t tell you your tour guide will speak multi language and mostly Spanish and very short explanation in English with hard accent that’s impossible to understand. In general the scenery was great but as a whole awful tour.
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Marcia_h
Jul 1, 2024
Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena - bus driver Luigi-not a good driver. He almost hit a cyclist. Cecelia our guide: sweet & knowledgeable.
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Elizabeth_v
Jun 24, 2024
Long day but beautiful countryside!! - Siena And San Gimignano were beautiful. The winery was fun and delicious. Wish we had more time at the winery. We did purchase their wine and balsamic vinaigrette. Our only complaint was the tour ‘guide’ wasn’t very personable and didn’t explain clearly esp when we got to Pisa.
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Peter_s
Jun 19, 2024
Left Behind - The hike up to the hill was on hot day, I got dehydrated, heat exhaustion, was disoriented, called the emergency number on my group sticker and there was no answer, and I was left behind. Group leader spoke english ok, but was not understandable over the bus pa system.
At the lunch I was seated with goup of Italians that talked together when the winery rep spoke English so I could not hear him.
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