Siena - San Gimignano - Chianti area
Tuscany wine tours, discover the Chianti region
A mix of culture, history, wine and food. Your professional English speaking driver will assist you in tayloring this tour to your precise needs. Enjoy wondering the medieval walkways of these two world heritage sights being catapulted back into the 12th century.
In the morning visit Siena with its Romanesque and Italian Gothic architecture, the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the baptistry and the panoramic museum with its masterpieces by Donatello and Duccio di Buoninsegna. The famous political center with the red brick, shell shape Campo Square, the majestic Municipal Palace and the famous 250ft clock tower, the so called Torre del Mangia.
Then, on the afternoon, work your way deeply into the Chianti Classico wine world. Spectacular endless views of vineyards and olive groves will accompany you into a boutique family owned vineyard for a wine making lesson topped off by a tasting and food pairing experience that surely will satisfy your lunch break.
Finally you will visit San Gimignano, the so called "medieval Manhattan", with its 14 ancient skyscrapers and alleys that resemble movie sets will complete a memorable tour, awarding you with moments to teasure for the rest of your lives, and why not with a few bottles of good Tuscan wine.
Total driving time from pick up to drop off: approx 2hrs30mins.