Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
There is no time to waste when exploring the Tuscan countryside! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Hop on the comfortable coach bus, choose your seat, and relax before departing on your journey! The drive to Siena will take about one hour. During the journey, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about Tuscany, and specifically - Siena! If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Siena, Siena, Tuscany
When you arrive in the medieval gem of Siena, your guide will lead you through the picturesque streets until you reach the main piazza of the city - Piazza del Campo. Here, a professional city guide will meet the group to begin your walking tour. For about an hour, the guide will share fascinating facts about this incredible city (which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and you will visit some of the most famous points of interest. The end of the walking tour will lead you to the Siena Cathedral, where you can enter to see the breathtaking decorations and unique architecture.
Please note that the "Semi independent option" does not include the guided tour in Siena. Clients that have chosen this option will have free time in Siena instead.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza del Campo, 53100, Siena Italy
During the included walking tour of Siena, your guide will show you an insider's view of Piazza del Campo. Not only is this piazza a popular place for locals to gather, but is is also home to an annual palio horse race, which is an epic competition between the different neighborhoods of Siena! Learn all about the history of the city, and its main square as your guide unfolds the secrets of the city to you and your group in a vivid, storytelling manner. You will spend about thirty minutes learning about Piazza del Campo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torre del Mangia, Piazza del Campo 1, 53100, Siena Italy
Your guide will lead you to Torre del Mangia, the striking clocktower of Siena. This incredible tower dominates the city's skyline and is the third tallest tower in all of Italy! Connected to the important Palazzo Publicco, your guide will share more information about this unique tower during your tour! Enjoy about fifteen minutes outside of Torre del Mangia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Duomo 8, 53100, Siena Italy
After your walking tour of the historical center ends, you will be given some independent time to explore the intricate and fine decorations inside the Siena Cathedral. This Cathedral has many different artistic styles, and works of art from countless famed Renaissance artists. Walk through the breathtaking atmsophere inside, and don't forget to stop in the absolutely striking Piccolomini Library on your way out! Spend about twenty minutes exploring the Cathedral indpendently. Then, enjoy walking through the city center on your own before meeting your guide again to head to your next stop! Please note that the "Without Cathedral option" and "Semi independent option" do not includ the admission fee to Siena Cathedral.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chianti Road, Italy
After an exciting morning of exploration in Siena, it will be time to relax and refuel! We will drive about one hour through the rolling hills of Tuscany until we reach a lovely, family-owned winery in the countryside outside of San Gimignano. The view from the winery will leave you breathless, as you will be surrounded by sunny rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, of course! Surrounded by the most beautiful Tuscan countryside, you will indulge in a wine pairing of high-level wines accompanied by a delicious three-course meal of a typical Tuscan meat and cheese plate, pasta, and dessert.
Then, we will drive about fifteen minutes to arrive in the hilltop beauty of San Gimignano.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
San Gimignano is visible from close and far, with its unmistakable medieval “skyscrapers.” Sometimes called a medieval Manhattan, there are still thirteen towers intact in this perfectly preserved hilltop town. Your guide will lead you first to a famous panoramic viewpoint, where you can photograph the Tuscan countryside, and then through the ancient doors to the city. You will have an hour to explore the lovely town of San Gimignano as you please.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza della Cisterna, Piazza Della Cisterna, San Gimignano Italy
As you walk through the characteristic alleyways of San Gimignano, you will inevitably make your way to Piazza della Cisterna. This is the main square of the city, and where you can find the Cathedral, Duomo, and lovely architecture! Grab a gelato or coffee and enjoy the lovely views of this perfectly preserved medieval city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano, Piazza del Duomo 2, 53037, San Gimignano Italy
During your free time in San Gimignano, we recommend you visit the historic Cathedral and Duomo. Inside, you can find historic and beautiful frescoes colorfully decorating the walls of the Cathedral. Many tourists skip entering this sacred church, and it is truly a hidden gem in the center of the town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
After exploring the historic beauty of San Gimignano, it will be time to depart for a great symbol of Italy - Pisa! We will drive for about an hour, as your guide shares interesting information about the city an its monuments.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy
Upon arrival, your guide will lead you straight to the famous Square of Miracles. At first sight, it is truly breathtaking - the white marble buildings glow in contrast to the perfect, green lawns. You will have about an hour to explore the Cathedral, Baptistry, Monumental Cemetery, and of course The Leaning Tower, a worldwide symbol of Italian heritage! Be sure to have your camera ready... Pisa is a known for its fun photos in front of the Leaning Tower!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Pisa Italy
During your free time and if there is no queue, you can climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa to admire the incredible views of the Square of Miracles from above. The panoramic views of Pisa are truly breathtaking: from the monuments below, to the city surrounding the square, the Arno River, and the countryside in the distance... Views from the top of the tower are fascinating!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, 56126, Pisa Italy
Discover the unique Romanesque architecture of the striking Pisa Cathedral! Beautifully decorated with gold accents and bright colors inside, this Cathedral is a mesmerizing place to finish your time in Pisa!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
After departing from Pisa, it will take about an hour to return to Piazzale Montelungo in Florence. Enjoy your wonderful memories of a full day in the historical and artistic gems of the Tuscan Countryside as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the air conditioned coach bus
Duration: 1 hour
Sample Menu
• Bruschette, cheese and cold cuts
• Pasta with bolognese sauce or tomato sauce
• Cantuccini biscuits with vinsanto sweet wine
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Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy
07:45 AM
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Kindly note that the Semi Independent option does not include the local guide in Siena
Kindly note that "Semi Independent" and "No Cathedral" options do not include access to Siena’s Cathedral
Please note that the given order of the visits may change
Entrance into Siena Cathedral requires a strict dress code. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered
LOW SEASON (From November, 1st to March, 24th): English and Spanish languages are always available. In order to confirm the excursion in French, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required
HIGH SEASON (From March 25th to October 31st): English and Spanish languages are always available. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Wednesday, Saturday - min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Tuesday - min 2 pax ITALIAN: Sunday - min 2 pax
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 63 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Monique_C
Loved every part of the trip! Everyone was friendly. Our group leader and driver were great too! Definitely recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : christinarK20SE
An amazing little trip! Very informative guide who knew when to let us have time to look around alone. The full wine tasting was not expected. Very fun!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Greg_S
It was a beautiful day of great scenery, great wine and fun time! Our tour guide was awesome and the driver did a fantastic job driving us quickly and safely to every destination. Although it was a long day it was money well spent on the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : 186simrans
It was an amazing experience. For me, the highlights were the tour of Sam Gimignano and the wine tasting. The tour guide was helpful and took into account my vegetarian food preferences.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : cordera57
Lots of valuable information, comfortable bus. Our guides Jacob, Paula, Mario were very good and overall really enjoyed this long tour (over 11 hours ). Winery was the highlight for me. Excellent wine and an excellent lunch. Time in San Gimignano was too short. Lots to see and do there. I suggest reducing time in Pisa to allow more time in San Gimignano. Rides between cities can be 1 and 1/2 hours long. Would be nice if bus had toilet facilities.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : v_t_mumbai
Initially we were hesitant to book a 12 hour tour but am glad we did! It was a great experience with the best crew ever, Jacob, Paula and Mario ( who drove us across all 3 places). Jacob and Paula were super helpful and extremely patient with us. They ensured no one was left behind and gave us tips on hidden sightseeing treasures ! All in all it was a lovely day with a tasteful experience of local wine 👍
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : 813cadem
Great tour! Its a fully day, so be ready for that, but the destinations and guides were fantastic. We visited Siena - where local guides showed us around. Then off to a winery for lunch. Afterwards we visited a mountain village before wrapping up at Pisa!
The tour guides, Jacopo and Pauloa, were very informative and fun! Our tour was in English and French. There is no bathroom on the bus, so come prepared. Overall, fantastic experience if you want to get out of the city and into the hills for an action packed day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Bryan G
This tour is perfect because all of the stops are places that are worth visiting for short periods of time. Great for a couple of hours but not places you need to spend the night. So a tour like this one handles the logistics of getting to and from these locations with less stress. The timetables between stops are rushed, a situation made worse by the overall lack of bathrooms at each location so our advice is to avoid eating and drinking as much as possible to avoid needing to waste time tracking down toilets. The winery was a great location for lunch and bathrooms.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Freedom15577262072
Jacob was an excellent guide, very helpful and always smiling. Mario, great driving! Tour informative and interesting.
Personally we would have preferred the longest stop to be San Gimignano, but we do understand others may feel differently. Do feel that provision of a tourist map for each town wouls be very helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Deborah_W
Everything was well organized and well explained! The bus was comfortable and cool. The winery lunch was great!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
