From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano & Tenuta Torciano Winery Minivan Day Tour

Start in Florence, walk through Siena and San Gimignano
and taste wine at a Tuscan winery

This day tour picks you up at your hotel in Florence and visits Siena, San Gimignano and Tenuta Torciano winery in turn. You travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a tour assistant throughout the day.

Try traditional sweets in the medieval city of Siena

After about 1.5 hours from Florence, you arrive in Siena. You spend about 2 hours walking through the UNESCO-listed city center with a guide and standing in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, where you hear about the medieval horse race, the Palio.

Before leaving, you try traditional Sienese treats with an espresso, such as spiced panforte, honey pampepato and ricciarelli almond cookies.

Explore San Gimignano, the “city of towers”

After about 1 hour from Siena, you arrive in San Gimignano, a medieval hilltop town. You spend about 1 hour walking its medieval lanes and towers, and you can explore hidden gardens and artisan boutiques. You also hear about Vernaccia, known as Italy’s first DOCG white wine, which is grown here.

Enjoy lunch and 10 wines at a family-run winery

After about 15 minutes, you arrive at Tenuta Torciano winery. You spend about 2 hours here, exploring the cool, oak-scented underground cellar to see how wine is made, and enjoying a traditional Tuscan lunch at a farmhouse table.

Led by your guide, you taste 10 wines, including Chianti Classico and white wines. Each wine is served with local foods such as extra virgin olive oil, aged cheese and cured meats. You then ride about 1.5 hours back to Florence.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ The tour involves long periods of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.