A half-day small group excursion from Florence to San Gimignano. Join a delightful picnic amidst the vineyards, sipping fine wine!
Highlights
Head to San Gimignano with an expert multilingual escort who will uncover all the secrets of the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages”
Find the most scenic views and climb the Torre Grossa to be amazed by the iconic Tuscan rolling hills in the surroundings.
Finish off your day enjoying a picnic in the tuscan countryside: taste delicious local products and wine
included with
Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fi
Small group tour up to 25 participants
Professional English-speaking tour leader throughout the day
Free time in San Gimignano
Pic Nic Experience in the Chianti Wine Region hills with Chianti Wine Tasting
Samples of typical tuscan products
Essential
Information
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Please, note that the given order of the visits may vary
Please, inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance
Detailed Description
A half-day small group excursion from Florence to San Gimignano, also known as the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages”: take a deep dive into the town’s history and traditions. Make your experience even more magical with a delightful picnic amidst the vineyards, sipping fine wine.
Let’s meet in the heart of Florence with the group and an expert English-speaking escort to start your day hopping on a fully-fitted GT Coach, heading to the Tuscan countryside.
Even before arriving at your destination, you will be struck by the high ancient towers that define the skyline of San Gimignano. Once a metaphor of the wealth of local noble families, today the towers have become the iconic symbol of the town, making it pop up among the gentle hills of the Tuscan countryside. The bus will drop you off at the city gate and with a short walk you will easily reach the main street. Walk through the little narrow cobblestone streets to feel its genuine and unique medieval atmosphere and reach Piazza della Cisterna, once the market square used also as a stage for festivals and tournaments. Take the open passage and enter Piazza Duomo, home to the Municipal Palace, and climb up to the top of the Torre Grossa: the highest tower of the city that counts 218 steps. Once you reach the top, a 360-degree view of the surrounding hills will open just in front of you, making the effort of the climb definitely worth it. Make sure not to miss also the Collegiata, which is the main church of the city: a Roman Catholic collegiate church and minor basilica that preserves some of the most iconic frescoes painted by the best artists of the Sienese School of the XIV century.
To conclude your day, enjoy a spectacular picnic in the Tuscan countryside paired with a wine tasting. Here, you’ll sample Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a fresh and delicate white wine with floral and fruity aromas—the perfect way to toast your adventure before returning to Florence.
