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- Siena and Wine | Tuscan Escapes
This Vacation isn’t just about discovering wine; it's about immersing yourself in the soul of Tuscany, where every vineyard has a tale to tell, and every glass whispers the secrets of the land.
- Arezzo and Cortona | Tuscan Escapes
Explore Tuscany with a day trip to Cortona and Arezzo from Siena. Visit Cortona from Siena to admire its charm and history, and visit Arezzo to discover its artistic treasures. Cortona and Arezzo Tour 8 hours Visit the towns of Arezzo and Cortona Enjoy a fresh farm lunch with wine Small group of 8 participants ensures a personal experience Explore the medieval charm of Lucignano and visiting Cortona, a hilltop gem with breathtaking views and ancient history. Enjoy a farm-fresh Tuscan lunch with wine before visiting the artistic treasures of Arezzo. all guided by an expert in the region’s culture and heritage. Description: Start your journey in Siena at 9:30 AM and head to the enchanting medieval hamlet of Lucignano in the province of Arezzo. Stroll through its charming concentric streets, a unique design that has earned it the nickname "the town of the golden tree," and soak in its romantic atmosphere and historic allure. Continue to the hilltop town of Cortona, famously depicted in Under the Tuscan Sun. Meander through its steep, picturesque streets, discover ancient Etruscan roots, and enjoy breathtaking views over the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno. After sightseeing, retreat to the tranquility of a countryside farm for a wholesome Tuscan lunch featuring fresh, local ingredients and paired with delightful wines. Here, you’ll savor the flavors of the region in a warm and welcoming setting. Next, continue to the vibrant city of Arezzo, a treasure trove of art, history, and architecture. Explore its stunning Piazza Grande, framed by medieval towers and Renaissance elegance. Marvel at Piero della Francesca's fresco cycle in the Basilica of San Francesco, and admire the intricate craftsmanship of Giorgio Vasari’s House. Arezzo’s rich history and artistic heritage will captivate you at every turn. Return to Siena after approximately 8 hours, enriched by the insights of your knowledgeable guide. With a small group of no more than 8 participants, this intimate tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. Details: Included Round trip transportation, farm lunch, visit to Tuscan village and the towns of Arezzo and Cortona. Not included Gratuities Participants From 2 to 8 Participants Requirements Please communicate any dietary allergies or restrictions for the lunch. Book Now per person €180 Meeting Point: Meet your guide under the large tree that is in front of the Basilica in Piazza San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am Address: Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Stadio and Fortezza parking lots Train Stations & Bus Stops: Piazza Antonio Gramsci bus station, the train station is a taxi ride away Related Products from €780 Private Siena & San Gimignano Sightseeing tour Guided 2 hour group tour of Siena and its Duomo, lunch on farm and afternoon visit to San Gimignano View More from €40 Siena and Duomo Tour Tour the historical city center of Siena with an expert local guide. See all the main sights of town and skip the line at the Duomo cathedral to visit the rich, art-filled interiors. View More from €180 Pienza and Montepulciano Tour Tour the hill towns of Pienza and Montepulciano. Drive through panoramic unesco landscapes in the Val d'Orcia. Enjoy Wholesome lunch at organic farm View More
- Siena Food Tour and Wine Tasting | Tuscan Escapes
Savor Siena Food Tour: learn about local wine production and taste a typical local white and red wine. Learn to taste extra virgin olive oil and why the Tuscan bread is plain and used in many local recipes. Savor Siena Food Tour 2 hours Visit the city center with your guide Taste Siena's main local products Sample choice Tuscan wines Tasting of local products: 3 different wines, extra virgin olive oil, local cheeses, cured meats, sweets and more. Guided visit of Siena with culinary explanations and stops. Description: Tuscans revel in their culinary heritage, and food is a central part of everyday life in Italy. The Savor Siena Tour will introduce you to the Tuscan food culture and Siena's most typical foods, so join us at the Tuscan Wine School for a walk around Siena as well as a sit down tasting to discover its best foods and practices. Learn about local wine production and taste a typical local white and red wine. Learn to taste extra virgin olive oil, why the Tuscan bread is plain and used in many local recipes. Sample different Pecorino sheep cheeses, distinguish fresco from stagionato with different local jams and honeys. Taste the rare cinta senese, an almost extinct pig that is unique to Siena. Hear of the history of the recipe behind Siena's medieval fruitcake and panpepato, the local pepperbread. Savor Siena offers a chance to not only taste, but to learn about Siena and its wealth of foods. Visit the medieval center and beautiful Piazza del Campo square with your guide, learn of the traditions of history of the town and also how it ties in to the local food and wine. Details: Included Tasting of local products: 3 different wines, extra virgin olive oil, local cheeses, cured meats, sweets and more. Guided visit of Siena with culinary explanations and stops. Not included Gratuities Participants The tour takes place with 4 to 14 participants Requirements Alcohol will only be served to people over the age of 18. Children are welcome and can choose alternative beverages. Book Now per person €60 Meeting Point: Meet at the Tuscan Wine School in Siena (near to the Duomo) at 12:00pm Address: Via Stalloreggi, 26, 53100 Siena SI Parking: Closest paid parking is Duomo and Campo Parking lots (10 minute walk to the School) Train Stations & Bus Stops: Antonio Gramsci Bus Terminal and the Siena Train Station are 20-25 Minute walk or short Taxi ride Related Products from €180 San Gimignano and Volterra Visit the beautiful towns of San Gimignano and Volterra. Savor lunch at a small Saffron farm. Visit an alabaster sculptor with demonstration. View More from €60 Tuscan Classics Wine Class Learn about and taste wines. Crash class teaching the fundamentals of Tuscan wines. Accompany your wine flight with bites of local products View More from €55 Monteriggioni Hike Leisurely 3 hour hike on a pilgrim route in the morning. Visit the beautifully preserved fortress of Monteriggioni and taste local organic wines View More
- Tuscan Classics - Tuscan Wine Class in Siena | Tuscan Escapes
Tuscan Classics Wine Class: are you a curious and thirsty traveler looking to uncork some of Tuscany's wine secrets? Come to the Tuscan Wine School for a fun class to learn about Tuscany's most important, traditional wines in an informative and informal setting. Tuscan Classics Wine Class 2 hours Taste the main DOCG wines of Tuscany Enjoy a fun and informal class Savor tasty bites of local products Learn about Tuscany's wine regions and taste the most important local wines in a 2h class covering the Tuscan Vino fundamentals. A delicious flight of 6 wines served with sample bites of local products. Description: Are you a curious and thirsty traveler looking to uncork some of Tuscany's wine secrets? Come to the Tuscan Wine School for a fun class to learn about Tuscany's most important, traditional wines in an informative and informal setting, led by an English-speaking local expert. Held in an air-conditioned classroom in Siena's city center just paces from the Duomo, Tuscan Classics is a guided tasting class to gain insight into Tuscany's wine production areas and wine-producing methods. Discover the history and legends behind Tuscany's most significant wines and learn to swirl, smell and sip your way through the different types and styles of wine, comparing aromas, body, persistence and vintages! Explore Tuscany's different soils and grape varietals through the tasting of 6 different local wines to understand why the area has gained worldwide appreciation. The tasting of wines is enhanced by a series of different sample foods and food pairing tips will be discussed, leaving you able to make better choices when choosing from local names in the city's restaurants. Details: Included Guided tasting of 6 different wines accompanied by food tasting boards Not included Gratuities Participants The tour takes place with 4 to 14 participants Requirements Alcohol will only be served to people over the age of 18. Book Now per person €60 Meeting Point: Meet at the Tuscan Wine School in Siena (near to the Duomo) at 12:00pm Address: Via Stalloreggi, 26, 53100 Siena SI Parking: Closest paid parking is Duomo and Campo Parking lots (10 minute walk to the School) Train Stations & Bus Stops: Antonio Gramsci Bus Terminal and the Siena Train Station are 20-25 Minute walk or short Taxi ride Related Products from €60 Savor Siena Food Tour Part tasting, part city tour. Learn about and taste Siena's local products. Tour the center and taste the meats, cheeses and desserts of town with wine tasting. View More from €160 Chianti Wine Tour Wine tasting at Chianti wineries with tours and tastings. Traditional Tuscan lunch with guided tasting and ticket to the Castle of Brolio gardens with amazing views. View More from €160 Brunello Wine Tour Wine tasting at Chianti wineries with tours and tastings. Traditional Tuscan lunch with guided tasting and ticket to the Castle of Brolio gardens with amazing views. View More
- Siena City and Duomo Tour | Tuscan Escapes
Siena and Duomo City Tour: visit the main sights of the city centre. Small group ensures a more personalized experience. Siena and Duomo City Tour 2 hours Visit the main sights of the city center Tour in English only prevents lengthy waits for translations Skip the line Duomo entrance tickets and tour of interiors Tour the historical city center of Siena with an expert local guide. See all the main sights of town and skip the line at the Duomo cathedral to visit the rich, art-filled interiors. Description: Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 10:30am, easy to find even if you are arriving from out of town with your own car, as there is parking in the vicinity. We begin by taking a look at the magnificent Basilica of San Domenico to admire its architecture and art, as well as the important relic that it contains, of the patron Saint of Italy and Europe: Saint Catherine, who was born in Siena. Continue to explore Siena’s medieval streets and squares and listen as your guide points out the most important historical buildings linked to the city’s main houses of power. Marvel at Rocca Salimbeni, housing the most ancient bank in the world, Monte dei Paschi, home to the main offices and an impressive collection of archives and works of art. Walk with us to Palazzo Tolomei, which is said to be the oldest private palace in Siena and see the imposing stone tower of Palazzo Chigi Saracini, a mid-12th century palazzo built by the powerful Marescotti family. Currently, this building is the seat of the prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana, a music school founded in 1923.Admire one of Italy's most beautiful piazzas, the Piazza del Campo built in the shape of a shell, with the impressive Palazzo Comunale or Town Hall with its imposing bell tower, the Torre del Magia. This is the square that enjoys one of the most famous medieval tournaments, the Palio horse race, held twice a year by the city's Contrada neighborhoods and is to this day, the heart and soul of this magnificent medieval city.End the tour with a guided visit to one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Italy, the Siena Duomo (Cathedral), with its rich interiors that span the centuries. Your guide will escort you into this breathtaking monument to see impressive masterpieces by Donatello, Bernini and Michelangelo. Admire the exquisite Gothic architecture, the ancient pulpit, and visit the chapels. Walk below the naves and marvel at the Renaissance busts of popes and the intricate marble decorations and stained-glass windows. Details: Included Guided city tour and skip the line Duomo cathedral tickets with tour of Interiors. Earphones for groups larger than 12 persons will be provided Not included Gratuities Participants The tour takes place with 4 to 30 participants Requirements The tour takes place regardless of the weather. Please bring your umbrella or rain-gear in case of rain Book Now per person €40 Meeting Point: Meet your guide under the large tree that is in front of the Basilica in Piazza San Domenico in Siena Address: Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Stadio and Fortezza parking lots Train Stations & Bus Stops: Piazza Antonio Gramsci bus station, the train station is a taxi ride away Related Products from €280 Private Siena Classic Tour Visit Siena’s main sights. Cover the classic itinerary and topics with your local guide. Learn about Siena’s history, contrada neighbourhoods and local traditions View More from €60 Tuscan Classics Wine Class Learn about and taste wines. Crash class teaching the fundamentals of Tuscan wines. Accompany your wine flight with bites of local products View More from €55 Monteriggioni Hike Leisurely 3 hour hike on a pilgrim route in the morning. Visit the beautifully preserved fortress of Monteriggioni and taste local organic wines View More
- Pienza and Montepulciano Tour from Siena | Tuscan Escapes
Piena Montepulciano Tour: travel south out of town on one of the most panoramic roads of Tuscany, through the characteristic moonscapes of the Crete Senesi. Pienza and Montepulciano Tour 8 hours Lunch at countryside farm with great views Visit the iconic Val d'Orcia area Small group of 8 ensures personal experience Visit the hill towns of Pienza and Montepulciano. Drive through panoramic UNESCO landscapes in the Val d'Orcia and enjoy a wholesome lunch at a local farm and optional wine tasting in historic wine cellar. Description: Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am, easy to find even if you are arriving from out of town with your own car, as there is parking in the vicinity. Travel south out of town on one of the most panoramic roads of Tuscany, through the characteristic moonscapes of the Crete Senesi. Enjoy brief stops along the way for photo opportunities before visiting a quaint, non touristic medieval hamlet. Continue along this stunning landscape and reach the UNESCO heritage site of the Val d’Orcia, where you come across some of Tuscany’s most iconic postcard pictures. Arrive to the beautiful, utopian renaissance town of Pienza, one of the first towns to be entirely planned out on paper by important architects of the time. These were called upon by Pope Pius II, the humanist pope who wanted to renovate his native town and bring it new splendor. Spend your leisure time exploring the Romanesque church of Corsignano or the ideal, Renaissance Cathedral and walk along the scenic route overlooking the valleys and hills beyond. Browse the pretty streets of this gem of a town or some of its many shops of local crafts and products. Visit a local farm for a wholesome and refreshing lunch based mainly on the fresh ingredients produced on the farm. Here you can learn about the pecorino sheep cheese making processes, visit the farm animals and learn about the lifestyle of the area. Weather permitting, lunch will be served on a panoramic terrace, overlooking the valley below. In the afternoon, visit one of the biggest and proudest of the Tuscan hill towns, Montepulciano. This town was first under the dominance of medieval Siena and then became an ally to renaissance Florence: here you can recognize the influences of both Republics in its architecture and art. Located on a steep hill, you can look over the ledge at the the Tuscany - Umbrian border. Visit the main square, Piazza Grande, and explore one of the many old wineries carved out of the ground below the city, taste the Vino Nobile that is produced by the many important and noble families live here. After a short walk around town with your guide, enjoy some free time in town or go for a guided cellar tour with your guide. Details: Included Round trip transportation, farm lunch, visit to Tuscan village and the towns of Pienza and Montepulciano. Tour of wine cellar and wine tasting in Montepulciano (Optional) Not included Gratuities Participants From 2 to 8 Participants Requirements Please communicate any dietary allergies or restrictions for the lunch. Book Now per person €180 Meeting Point: Meet your guide under the large tree that is in front of the Basilica in Piazza San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am Address: Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Stadio and Fortezza parking lots Train Stations & Bus Stops: Piazza Antonio Gramsci bus station, the train station is a taxi ride away Related Products from €780 Private Sunset Val d'Orcia Drive through the scenic Crete Senesi and visit a Monastery. Enjoy leisure time in the thermal town of Bagno Vignoni and Pienza and enjoy a sunset dinner on a farm View More from €40 Siena and Duomo Tour Tour the historical city center of Siena with an expert local guide. See all the main sights of town and skip the line at the Duomo cathedral to visit the rich, art-filled interiors. View More from €180 San Gimignano and Volterra Visit the beautiful towns of San Gimignano and Volterra. Savor lunch at a small Saffron farm. Visit an alabaster sculptor with demonstration. View More
- E-Bike in the Chianti from Siena Tour | Tuscan Escapes
E-Bike Chianti Tour: explore a beautiful, historic Monastery rich with art. The comfort of easy-to-use electric bikes and helmets. E-Bike Chianti Tour 7 hours Tour the Chianti on easy-to-use E-Bikes Tuscan lunch on farm or winery with wine Small group ensures a personal experience Scenic Ebike tour through the Chianti Area with plenty of stops including sight-seeing in the fortification of Monteriggioni and traditional lunch on a local farm with wine. Description: Meet your guide for the day in front of the pharmacy next to the main entrance of Siena's train station. Familiarize yourself with the E-Bikes and equipment before heading out into the Chianti, one of the world’s most famous cycling areas! The assistance from the E-bikes makes biking in Tuscany accessible to all! Easily set the difficulty of your ride and decide whether you would like the bike to do most of the work, or do the workout yourself. The silent electric motor allows you to enjoy the smells, sounds and tranquility of the Tuscan countryside. Finally begin your ride on quiet roads away from traffic for a 20km long cycle. During the 3 hour ride, cross neat rows of vineyards, pretty olive groves, dense and shaded forests, and sleepy villages along the road. Immerse yourself in the traditional Chianti landscape with frequent stops throughout the morning to take in the views, breathe in the clean air and to stretch your legs. Arrive to to a local farm and winery to sit down to a delicious lunch with local wine and extra virgin olive oil while learning about the local wine. Taste the extra virgin olive oil accompanied by platters of tasty local and seasonal products. After lunch, pedal the last leg back to Siena train station after a rewarding, up close experience with nature and wine, some of the best that Tuscany has to offer! Details: Included E-Bike and helmet, expert local guide and farm lunch with wine Not included Gratuities Participants The tour takes place with 2 to 10 participants Requirements Please communicate the heights of all participants so that the appropriate sized E-bikes can be provided. Any dietary allergies or restrictions for the lunch should also be communicated. Book Now per person €180 Meeting Point: Meet your guide in front of the Pharmacy outside the Siena Train Station at 9:00am Address: Stazione Ferroviaria di Siena, Piazzale Rosselli, 3, 53100 Siena SI Parking: At the Train station and Shopping mall "Porta Siena" Train Stations & Bus Stops: Siena Train Station and Bus stop Stazione Related Products from €40 Siena and Duomo City Tour Tour the historical city center of Siena with an expert local guide. See all the main sights of town and skip the line at the Duomo cathedral to visit the rich, art-filled interiors. View More from €60 Tuscan Classics Wine Class Learn about and taste wines. Crash class teaching the fundamentals of Tuscan wines. Accompany your wine flight with bites of local products View More from €55 Monteriggioni Hike Leisurely 3 hour hike on a pilgrim route in the morning. Visit the beautifully preserved fortress of Monteriggioni and taste local organic wines View More
- Chianti Classico and Brolio Wine Tour | Tuscan Escapes
Chianti Castels Wine Tour: travel north-east into the Chianti hills, an area rich with dense oak wood forests and cypress trees, neat rows of vineyards and olive groves, landscapes shaped into works of art by the combined action of nature and man. Chianti Classico Wine Tour 8 hours Tour wine cellars and taste Chianti wines Visit the Medieval castle of Brolio Small group ensures a personal experience Wine tasting at Chianti wineries with tours and tastings. Traditional Tuscan lunch with guided tasting and ticket to the Castle of Brolio gardens with amazing views. Description: Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am, easy to find even if you are arriving from out of town with your own car, as there is parking in the vicinity. Travel north-east into the Chianti hills, an area rich with dense oak wood forests and cypress trees, neat rows of vineyards and olive groves. Stop below the imposing walls of Castello di Brolio, where you can take a little time to walk into the vineyards and have a closer look at the soil and vines, capturing some great pictures. The 12th century fortification is where the Baron, Bettino Ricasoli, first stimulated the renewal of the areas’ agriculture and experimenting with different grape varietals and the best possible blends. It was in the 19th Century that he released his precious formula for making the great Chianti wine, now famous the world over for character and drinkability (as well as the straw flasks that are no longer in use!) We then make our way to the Castles’ gardens; visiting the grounds to learn the history of the area and its renowned wines before enjoying a first introductory tasting of the Black Rooster Chianti Classico wine at the Castle cellars, a wine that has witnessed a qualitative jump in taste and complexity. A traditional Tuscan lunch will be served at a Chianti estate accompanied by a tasting of the farm’s wines. Visit a second winery where we are introduced to the local producer and shown around the estate. Tour old cellars to learn about the traditional wine making and farm work and lifestyle that characterize the ‘Chianti folk’ is a must before sitting down to savor a tasting of the farm’s great Chianti wines. Details: Included Round trip transportation, winery lunch with wine, visit to another winery with tour and tastings. Ticket to the gardens of the castle of Brolio followed by tasting of Brolio wine. Not included Gratuities Participants From 2 to 8 Participants Requirements Please communicate any dietary allergies or restrictions for the lunch. Book Now per person €180 Meeting Point: Meet your guide under the large tree that is in front of the Basilica in Piazza San Domenico in Siena Address: Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Stadio and Fortezza parking lots Train Stations & Bus Stops: Piazza Antonio Gramsci bus station, the train station is a taxi ride away Related Products from €40 Siena&Duomo Tour Tour the historical city center of Siena with an expert local guide. See all the main sights of town and skip the line at the Duomo cathedral to visit the rich, art-filled interiors. View More from €780 Private Chianti Tour Visit three different Brunello wineries with cellar tours and tastings, winery lunch and sightseeing time in Montalcino and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. View More from €180 Brunello Wine Tour Wine tasting at Chianti wineries with tours and tastings. Traditional Tuscan lunch with guided tasting and ticket to the Castle of Brolio gardens with amazing views. View More
- Francigena Hike from Siena to Monteriggioni | Tuscan Escapes
Monteriggioni Francigena Hike: give your mind a peaceful rest from the noise of the crowded towns, follow your expert guide on a pleasant walk along the Via Francigena. Monteriggioni Hike from Siena 4 hours Walk on hiking trails and countryside paths with no vehicular traffic Company of Expert local guide who illustrates the sights Guided organic wine tasting Leisurely 3.5 hour hike on Francigena pilgrim footpath in the morning. Visit the beautifully preserved fortress of Monteriggioni. Tasting of local organic wines Description: Your meeting point for the start of the tour is from the Siena train station (in front of pharmacy) at 9:00am. Give your mind a peaceful rest from the noise of the crowded towns, follow your expert guide on a pleasant walk along the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim route for the first time plotted down by the Arcbishop ‘Sigeric the serious’ of Cantebury on his return from Rome in the 9th century and considered the main artery to Rome throughout the middle ages. This route, that has for centuries been a highway of men and emotions, a spiritual pilgrimage and a wealthy trade route, has been forgotten and almost entirely relegated to history by the modern paved car roads. Only recently the route has been brought back from the grip of modernity and is today enjoyed by many pilgrims and hikers alike. Experience the beauty of the mixture between the Tuscan countryside and the glory of its medieval past, still present in its wonderfully preserved castles, villages and ruins. See the Tuscany you would never want to miss before returning home, pass through forests and fields, vineyards and olive groves from Siena to the imposing fortress of Monteriggioni. A medieval walled town located on a natural hillock, built by the Sienese in the thirteenth century as a bastion of defense in their wars against Florence. It withstood many attacks from both the Florentines and the forces of the Bishop of Volterra until in an act of reconciliation with the Medicis, the town’s captain simply handed the keys of the town over to the Medicean forces - considered a "great betrayal" by the town's people. Once in Monteriggioni, you will enjoy a guided tasting of local organic wines before saying goodbye to your guide for the end of the tour. Feel free to explore the village and the surrounding area at your own pace. You will be given a bus ticket to return to Siena. Buses leave on the hour (every hour) and can be taken at whatever time you prefer from the nearby bus stop. The hiking tour is suitable for anyone in good physical condition and with experience in long walks. It is highly recommended you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, to bring water, a hat and in summer, sun cream and rain coat in case of light rain (Tour will be cancelled/postponed in case of severe weather). Details: Included Morning transport to starting point for guided hike to Monteriggioni. Wine tasting in the fortress. Return bus tickets to Siena with instructions for returning in your own time. Not included Gratuities Participants The tour takes place with 2 to 16 participants Requirements Comfortable shoes, Water bottle. Book Now per person €55 Meeting Point: Meet your guide in front of the Pharmacy outside the Siena Train Station at 9:00am Address: Stazione Ferroviaria di Siena, Piazzale Rosselli, 3, 53100 Siena SI Parking: At the Train station and Shopping mall "Porta Siena" Train Stations & Bus Stops: Siena Train Station and Bus stop Stazione Related Products from €60 Savor Siena Food Tour Part tasting, part city tour. Learn about and taste Siena's local products. Tour the center and taste the meats, cheeses and desserts of town with wine tasting. View More from €60 Tuscan Classics Wine Class Learn about and taste wines. Crash class teaching the fundamentals of Tuscan wines. Accompany your wine flight with bites of local products View More from €160 Private Hiking Guide Hike a private nature guide for a hike through one of Tuscany's many stunning landscapes. Walk on footpaths and in nature reserves and take in the breathtaking views View More
- Sunset Wine and Dine tour in Tuscany | Tuscan Escapes
Sunset San Gimignano Tour: visit this beautiful and romantic Town of Towers at a leisurely pace, enjoying personal time to see the Collegiata church with its chapel dedicated to the local Saint Fina, or marvel at Sienese and Florentine art in the Civic museum. Sunset Wine Tour 8 hours Tour a Chianti estate and sample wines Visit Monteriggioni and San Gimignano Savor a full Tuscan dinner on farm Enjoy the scenic drive through the Chianti Area with Winery cellar tour and tasting. Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano after the crowds. Sight-seeing in the fortification of Monteriggioni and traditional dinner on a local farm with wine. Description: Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 2:30pm, easy to find even if you are arriving from out of town with your own car, as there is parking in the vicinity.Travel north into the Chianti hills where we visit a Chianti wine estate to tour the property’s vineyards and wine cellars and learn about the winemaking process before sitting down to enjoy a tasting of the famous Chianti Classico Black Rooster wines. Walk around Monteriggioni, a medieval and perfectly preserved fortress with a complete ring of city walls and turrets built in the 13th century and mentioned by Dante. Continue to the world heritage site and "Hill Top Town of Towers" San Gimignano, just as the day’s large crowds and strong light begin to dwindle. Visit this beautiful and romantic Town of Towers at a leisurely pace, enjoying personal time to see the Collegiata church with its chapel dedicated to the local Saint Fina, or marvel at Sienese and Florentine art in the Civic museum. Browse the many boutique shops of artisanal goods such as leather and hand painted pottery, or sample local products in the food and wines stores, particularly the local saffron and Vernaccia wine for which the town is known. Take a walk up to the Rocca fortress to marvel at the surrounding views or spend your time exploring the town’s many hidden beauties. After working up an appetite walking the medieval streets of San Gimignano, head out of town to a farm and enjoy a full Tuscan dinner with tastings of local wines. Weather permitting, dinner will be served outdoors. Details: Included Round trip transportation from Siena, Chianti winery tour with wine tasting, farm dinner with wine Not included Gratuities Participants From 2 to 8 Participants Requirements Please communicate any dietary allergies or restrictions for the dinner. Book Now per person €180 Meeting Point: Meet your guide under the large tree that is in front of the Basilica in Piazza San Domenico in Siena at 2:30pm Address: Piazza San Domenico, Siena, Province of Siena, Italy Parking: Parking is available in the nearby Stadio and Fortezza parking lots Train Stations & Bus Stops: Piazza Antonio Gramsci bus station, the train station is a taxi ride away Related Products from €780 Private Chianti and San Gimignano Tour Visit the hill town of San Gimignano and enjoy tastings at Chianti and Vernaccia wineries and enjoy lunch at wine estate or farm. View More from €60 Savor Siena Tour Part tasting, part city tour. Learn about and taste Siena's local products. Tour the center and taste the meats, cheeses and desserts of town with wine tasting. View More from €180 Brunello Wine Tour Visit three different Brunello wineries on the Montalcino hill with cellar tours and tastings, winery lunch and time in Montalcino and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. View More