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Tuscany Wine Tour: Full-day exploration of Siena and San Gimignano from Rome
4.7
87 Ratings
Siena
Embark on a full-day Tuscany wine tour from Rome, discovering the enchanting cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Explore the medieval streets, savor local sweets and wines, and indulge in a delightful lunch in a famous cellar.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico - The Basilica of San Domenico is located on the slopes of the historic center of Siena, framed by the houses that “climb” under the Duomo, it is among the most important churches in the city especially for its link with the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. Built between 1226 and 1265 and enlarged during the fourteenth century, the Basilica of San Domenico has undergone numerous vicissitudes over the centuries, fires, military occupations, earthquakes, interventions and modifications, which have led to its unmistakable Gothic style appearance being defined Cistercian and is characterized by an original relationship between exterior and interior. - Duomo di Siena - Duomo di Siena (visit outside), is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Built between 1214 and 1263, it has a Latin cross structure, a not very protruding dome with the bell tower next to it. Both the exterior and the interior are decorated in blocks of white marble which are alternated with thinner greenish black stripes, these are the representative colors of Siena. - Centro Storico di Siena - It is the heart of the city of Siena, the fulcrum of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Piazza del Campo has the shape of a shell divided into nine sections, in memory of the Nine Lords who governed the city at the end of the thirteenth century and amazes with its elegance and its unique shape in the world. Called this way because in the past it was a green space that hosted the market, Piazza del Campo today is the city’s living room and the open-air arena where the famous Palio is run twice a year. Every year, on 2 July and 16 August, the piazza paved in pietra serena is covered with a layer of earth, composed of a mixture of tuff and sand, in which the horses of the districts challenge each other in a rapid race. - Historic Centre of San Gimignano - San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia di San Gimignano”. Arriving in San Gimignano you will explore its charming medieval streets, visit the old center of this wonderful city where the famous Chianti wine is produced. - Tenuta Torciano - Tenuta Torciano is a secret jewel in the heart of Tuscany, near San Gimignano and centrally located between Siena and Florence. Its history sees 13 generations of winemakers who have been able to create high quality wines. Here, in these places, the knowledge of ancient cultivation methods merges with modern technologies. You will discover the warmth of Tuscan hospitality and the simplicity of good living. Visit to the estate and wine tasting and local products in a beautiful wine cellar: 10 different types of wine and oil.
What's Included
- Wine tasting and light lunch featuring Brunello di Montalcino
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned minivan transfers
- Expert tour guides throughout the trip
- Explore San Gimignano, the city of 100 towers
- 2-hour guided tour of Siena
What's Not Included
- Siena Cathedral entrance tickets
- Tips
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long trip departing from Rome and travelling through the lush Chianti hills, making stops at the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Siena, a town steeped in history, promises an exploration of its innermost heart, punctuated by the central square named “Piazza del Campo”. This is the site of the famed Palio- a horse race that harks back to the medieval ages. Siena is celebrated for its wine, and delectable sweets including “Panpepato”, “Panforte”, and “Ricciarelli”. Catch a breather over a classic Italian coffee and sample some unique Sienese confectionery. The journey proceeds to San Gimignano, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and affectionately called “The City of the Hundred Towers”. On reaching San Gimignano, take in the enchanting medieval streets and visit the city’s ancient center, renowned for Chianti wine production. An acclaimed cellar will serve host to a tasting session of 10 different wines and local products, accompanied by a tour of the vineyard where these wines are concocted. A lunch spread is included as part of the tasting session. The day concludes with a return to Rome around 17:00.
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup service only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before call to confirm the pickup
Location
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
Piazza San Domenico,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(87 Ratings)
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Jenny_l
Jun 15, 2024
A must when in Rome! - Wonderful experience! We loved every minute. Theresa, was very polite and incredible knowledgeable all the way. Thank you for also being the best guide and help with my family.
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Christina_p
Jun 3, 2024
Under the Tuscan sun - We were pleasantly surprised to see we had a private tour in a sleek BMW. Our driver Luigi was excellent and our tour guide Fabio looked after us. We had an early start so we stopped for breakfast. He made sure we tried local delicacies. But the highlight of the tour was the wine tasting with lunch. Perfect!
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Krystal_b
May 4, 2024
Fabulous even in the rain - Even in the rain, we very much enjoyed our tour. Our small group ended up being just my husband and I. The two Tuscan villages were stunning and the wine tasting was a dream. This was our favorite tour of our time in "Rome". We're so glad we got out of the city for this relaxing beautiful tour of the Tuscan countryside.
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Roselyn_b
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing Tuscany - The views we experienced during our all day trip were amazing. Our guide, Josh, was extremely knowledgeable about the entire region and was able to give us the history of area, as well.
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Paul_r
Apr 18, 2024
Best ever!’ - Everything!!
Our guide Teressa was great!!!
She gave us do much information and free time!
So enjoyable!!
Our driver Max was also so accommodating!
Great tour!!
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Robin_t
Apr 6, 2024
WONDERFUL FIRST TIME IN ITALY!! - We had the best time with Giuseppe and Claudio was such a great driver. Everything was so special about the whole day. Would do it again in a minute I highly recommend it. Those two were the best.!!! Coming back next April for them to take us somewhere else!! ❤️
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Craig_b
Mar 8, 2024
Phenomenal! - Dina was phenomenal and very knowledgeable.
The lunch was epic and amazing!
Highly recommend this experience!
Craig
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Jen_p
Feb 22, 2024
Great small group tour and amazing food at the winery! - Our driver Mr. Adam and tour guide Josh both did an amazing job! Josh did such a great job sharing the history of the cities.
The winery was fantastic! 4 course lunch with homemade lasagna! Spend a little more for this smaller tour (max 6 ppl and we lucked out with only 2 of us on ours) and the food is so much better than what it sounds like some of the cheaper tours offer.
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Konstantinos_b
Dec 28, 2023
An outstanding experience - Severino our guide and Max our driver were the perfect companion to make this tour really memorable
We felt cosy and comfortable from the the beginning. Highlight the wine and food tasting at a magnificent place in San Gimigniano
Totally recommended
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Hdnqx9rhgh
Dec 17, 2023
Trip to Tuscany - Joseph and Maximo were a great team to take us around parts of Tuscany! The landscape is all I hoped. Both towns we visited were filled with history. Ended with the food and wine pairing was the highlight of the day. Thanks for the wonderful experience and memories!
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