Italy · Wine & Beer

5-Hour Private Chianti Tour with San Gimignano Lunch and Wine Tasting

5 Hours Round trip from 53037 San Gimignano Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Michelangelo Plaza, the most beautiful viewpoint in Florence
  • 02 See the magnificent towers and historic centre of San Gimignano
  • 03 Taste the "best ice cream in the world" at Gelateria Dondoli
  • 04 Enjoy lunch at an authentic Tuscan farm with 8 wine tastings

Enjoy a day trip through the iconic landscape of rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees, and medieval hilltop towns in Chianti. Drive amidst olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards to San Gimignano, where you will visit its magnificent towers and historic centre. Taste the "best ice cream in the world" at Gelateria Dondoli, then head to an authentic Tuscan farm to discover the secrets of wine production. Your experience includes lunch with lasagna, homemade pasta, bruschettas, prosciutto, and 8 wine tastings.

In the main square, don't forget to taste the best ice cream in the world at Gelateria Dondoli.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Florence, Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Chianti Hills, San Gimignano and Tuscan Farm Lunch

  • Meet your professional Florence city driver at your hotel or another chosen location, such as a B&B or private flat, and set off to discover the Chianti countryside.

  • Stop at Michelangelo Plaza, surely the most beautiful viewpoint in Florence.

  • Afterwards, drive through the sweet Siena hills amidst olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards up to the medieval town of San Gimignano.

  • Visit the magnificent towers 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 is also known for saffron, Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.

  • In the main square, don't forget to taste the best ice cream in the world at Gelateria Dondoli.

  • Continue to an authentic Tuscan farm to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with lasagna and 8 wine tastings included.

The return to Florence is scheduled for around 8 pm.

Michelangelo Plaza viewpoint, San Gimignano towers, olive groves and vineyards

Where this trip takes you

Michelangelo Plaza viewpoint, San Gimignano towers, olive groves and vineyards

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 53037 San Gimignano 4 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic beverages (8 wine tastings: Chianti, Sangiovese, Vernaccia, Nobile, Riserva)
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch: 3 courses with lasagna or homemade cold pasta cuts, bruschettas, ham, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese, and more
  • Private transportation

What's Not Included

  • Possible extra time on request (50 euros per hour)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Casual dress

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Tour start
53037 San Gimignano, Province of Siena, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in 53037 San Gimignano.

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