Day tour from Siena to explore the Chianti wine region, one of the most beautiful areas in Tuscany, to discover the medieval town of San Gimignano and with a stop to the walled town of Monteriggioni. Full day at your own pace with the comfort of your private driver at disposal.
San Gimignano is well known as “the town of the towers”, as its towers, the medieval skyscrapers, are visible from miles away. San Gimignano was founded like a small Etruscan village, then the town developed greatly during the Middle Ages thanks to pilgrims on their way from the west France to Rome as San Gimignano was placed on the Via Francigena.
It is a town rich of works of art that you could discover at your own pace. Very interesting are the Collegiata, a Romanesque Duomo with its beautiful frescoes of Ghirlandaio and other masters, the church of Sant'Agostino with frescoes of Benozzo Gozzoli and the archeological museums with Etruscan and Romans artifacts illustrating the origin of the town.
Don’t miss a stop in the Piazza della Cisterna to enjoy of the best gelato in town.
Discover the Chianti region dotted with famous medieval villages such as Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti.
The Chianti region, which stretches across a sizable hilly region from Siena to Florence, is well-known around the world for producing Chianti or Chianti Classico red wine.
In each of these villages you can stop for a walk or for a visit their historic center and in this beautiful area with your driver guiding you through the vineyards it is possible to stop at some wineries to appreciate their Chianti wines.
Monteriggioni is a walled city in a strategic position between Siena and Florence, it had great importance in the Middle Ages during the conflicts between Siena and Florence.
Now Monteriggioni is a town with intact defensive walls and perhaps one of the most evocative medieval towns in Italy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Explore the Chianti region with vineyard hills and medieval villages
• Driving through the scenic Tuscany landscape
• Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano
• Discover the walled town of Monteriggioni
DETAILS
Duration:
8 hours
Start Time Private Tour:
Morning, Afternoon
Meeting Point:
At the lobby of your Hotel in Siena centre.
If your hotel is not in the center of Siena, ask us for a personalized quote.
Price include:
- Private Mercedes E series car (for your party from 1 to 2 persons)
- Private Mercedes Minivan (for your party from 3 to 6 persons)
- Professional English speaking driver.
Price do not include:
- Gratuities (optional),
- Admission fees to churches and museums
- Meals and beverage
- Wine tastings
On Request:
- Rates for more of 6 people.