Best of Florence & Tuscany Day Tour by High-speed Train from Rome

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Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Cut travel time to Florence in half by high-speed train and make the most of an unforgettable day exploring the cradle of the Renaissance and home to artistic geniuses such as Michelangelo, Dante, da Vinci, Machiavelli, and Galileo.

Your expert local guide will unveil the great beauty of Florence and its famous landmarks including the Duomo, Brunelleschi's Dome, the Vasari Corridor, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria- the political heart of Florence where an exact replica of Michelangelo's statue of David stands.

What makes this tour truly unique? After the Florence walking tour, choose whether to continue exploring Florence on your own or travel to a family-run Tuscan winery for an unforgettably intimate wine and food experience. Five wines will be paired with local cured meats, cheeses, breads, and extra virgin olive oil produced on the grounds. Enjoy a light lunch followed by free time in San Gimignano before returning to Florence in time for your return train to Rome.

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Meet at Termini Station and board a state-of-the-art high-speed train for the 1.5 hour scenic ride to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and artistic geniuses such as Michelangelo, Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Galileo Galilei.
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As you step off the train your local guide will greet you and lead you into Europe's most charming city. On a 2.5 hour walking tour, your guide will unveil the great beauty of Florence and its immensely rich history, architectural wonders and vibrant culture. Your local guide will show you famous landmarks like the Florence Duomo, Brunlleschi's unrivaled Dome, and the Baptistery of St. John, adorned with its famous "Gates of Paradise". Next you'll take in Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence where an exact replica of Michelangelo's world-renowned statue of David stands. This lively square is home to Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress turned town hall, which showcases stunning Renaissance artwork and architecture. Heading along towards the River Arno, we'll stroll past the Uffizi Museum and view the famous Vasari Corridor.
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Applies to specific option: Travel by Coach from Florence through the Chianti region to San Gimignano
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Applies to specific option: Enjoy a scenic ride and rest your feet while cruising through the perfectly manicured hills of Tuscany and arrive at an independent winery overlooking the medieval towers of San Gimignano. Visit the vines and see how age-old winemaking traditions have been maintained through the years and incorporated into the modern production of today’s highly prized wines. Learn a bit of wine lingo such as what the initials DOCG mean and what classifies a wine as "Super-Tuscan" while hearing the winemaker's heartwarming story during a guided tasting of six wines including the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano and of course a Chianti. Each wine will be paired with local cured meats, cheeses, breads, and of course extra virgin olive oil produced on the grounds. The wine and food pairing will conclude with a first course.
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Applies to specific option: Last but not least on this Tuscan getaway is a visit to the enchanting town of San Gimignano. Your guide will allow you free time to admire the 14 remaining medieval towers, quintessential Tuscan cobblestone side streets, artisanal shops and gelaterias.
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Applies to specific option: Travel by coach from San Gimignano to Florence Rail station for return train
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Applies to specific option: From San Gimignano you'll make your way back to the Florence train station in time to depart for Rome!

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Posted By : B9716PEryans
This tour is amazing! Antonio is the best and had so much info to share with us. The winery is beautiful and everyone has such a good time.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 13:13:05

Posted By : karen_n
This was an amazing experience. Wish we could have spent a little more time exploring Florence, but Jessica showed us all the highlights. We chose to extend the trip to Tuscany and San Gimignano and so happy we did. We went to a beautiful winery. The hosts couldn’t be nicer. Had a fantastic lunch with wine pairings and took a tour of the property. So happy to experience this. Our group was so much fun. We truly enjoyed the day and loved the wine tasting. We all shipped some wine home. Next was San Gimignano..what a cute town with wonderful shops. Very quaint and had amazing views. All in all a beautiful day spent. Would highly recommend this tour. Jessica was our guide, and she was the best!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 19:58:47

Posted By : Lisa C
This was a fabulous trip and tour. Florence is an inspirational city and full of history. Antonio, our guide was full of stories and background knowledge of the city. He was very personable and helpful. If you enjoy wine and want to learn about wine making in Tuscany take advantage of the wine tasting and lunch add on. We had wonderful conversations with Antonio on our drive to Tuscany and learned even more about the area. This was a relaxing and wonderful part of our day! Well worth the trip- High speed train was also an experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 13:35:06

Posted By : Jeffrey Z
Antonio is a great guide! Extremely knowledgeable about art, history, and all aspects of the city. Loved the wine tasting and lunch, and seeing the beautiful town of San Gimignano. Highly recommend this tour as it was a highlight of our trip to Italy.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 13:14:37

Posted By : Trek00232419398
Antonio was the best guide. We had an incredible time. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He made our trip memorable. A trip of a lifetime. :)
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 12:51:41

Posted By : Mobile38107455980
Antonio, our guide was informative, engaging, and full of personality. We learned a lot about Florence, Tuscany, and the wines.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 12:49:50

Posted By : LovesPinotNoir
Antonio gave us an amazing tour of Florence and a winery in Tuscany. The entire experience was very well organized and we enjoyed it very much!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 13:07:11

Posted By : Stephanie J
Fantastic informative tour! Great walking highlights of Florence even in torrential down pouring rain.
Antonio was fantastic just a plethora of information. Appreciated the earpiece to hear Antonio. The extended excursion of wine tasting in Tuscany and free time in San Gimignano was wonderful.
Great highlights with limited time.
Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 13:34:15

Posted By : diysw
Such an amazing people, with such great new friends! Everything was on time, and we had down time to shop and browse Florence!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 12:59:42

Posted By : Z3499FColiviaa
Amazing and relaxing tour. Walking Florence was so fun, and the wine tour was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our guide, Antonio, was incredibly informed about the history of Florence and was so fun to chat with during the wine-tasting. He is an amazing guide!
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 12:58:39