Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

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Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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There’s more to Tuscany than Florence. Leave the city behind and discover three other enchanting Tuscan destinations on this day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. Take a guided tour of beautiful Siena, famous for its bareback horse race and the Gothic Siena Cathedral, and taste typical Tuscan food and wine during a 3-course lunch in a local winery or restaurant surrounded by picture-postcard Tuscan landscapes, where vineyards, rolling hills and olive groves will be your travel companions. Then, enjoy free time to explore San Gimignano, a picturesque medieval village, and Pisa, home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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

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Posted By : Tracy_Y
The whistle stop tour of Tuscany was a good day our guide Jacoban was very knowledgeable. My most favourite place was San Gimignano with its cobbled streets and quaint shops and cafes.
The stop at the winery for lunch was lovely the views of Tuscany were beautiful, the lunch was ok, the first course was plentiful, the main course was tasty but a very small portion of pasta and bolognaise it wouldn’t have been enough for a child let alone an adult. Then the desert was the local biscuits which were very small and we were give 1 each dipped in sweet wine. The meal was nice but disappointing due to the size of the portions. We were still hungry afterwards. The wines were nice which were served with the meal.
The amount of walking involved was not explained clearly online. We walked almost 8 miles. Had I known this I wouldn’t have booked as I am recovering from knee surgery and it was way too much for me .
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 18:01:12

Posted By : Roxanne_E
Great and fun experience. Roberto, Francesca, and driver were great. It was well organized and everyone was on time.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 17:57:34

Posted By : Marcia_H
bus driver Luigi-not a good driver. He almost hit a cyclist. Cecelia our guide: sweet & knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 10:18:21

Posted By : Deepak_A
. Group was too large. 70 people to manage. Couldn’t understand the tour guide on bus. Bus was not very well air conditioned. No history given at sites except Siena with a different guide. Pisa had no entrance ticket. Got lost to bus- no tour guide to direct us. Winery had no tour. Only lunch. Overall too long of a day.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 18:13:42

Posted By : Vrajesh_P
Good one day trip to cover three places. Only downside was that 90% of the folks in the tour was Spanish speaking, however guides - Alex and Emma tried their best to translate effectively. Also guide was creative to keep everyone on-time when bus was stuck in the traffic for long. On-time departure and arrival.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 16:15:14

Posted By : Kim_Y
Very organized. Accomplished a lot in one day. Saved us time doing it ourselves. It was a long day, but the bus ride gave us a nice break. Roberto did a great job leading us. Our highlight was the luncheon at the winery. But of course we also enjoyed seeing so many places in one day. We are a family of 6, and we all agreed an extra 30 minutes in Siena and San Gimignano would make it perfect. Overall, we recommend it, especially if you have limited time in the Florence area. And each place was worth seeing. We were glad we did it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 16:01:10

Posted By : roxannee701
This guided tour was by far the best one. It was 12 hours long from start to finish. Our guide Roberto, Florentina and Drive Roul were fantastic. Roberto was well organized and kept the trip going. It also helped that everyone was on time when meeting back. Roberto gave kept up informed throughout the trip. Thank you for a fantastic tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:21:41

Posted By : Passport622971
The trip was professionally organized and the tour guides were very informative.
We sincerely enjoyed the whole day with them.
Mike and Diane
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:16:36

Posted By : _terber1064
Roberto and Fredrica were wonderful guides. The 3 cities were beautiful! HOWEVER very disappointed that the air conditioning in the bus was barely on! It was a hot day and we never even cooled off between cities. We spent a total of about 3 1/2 hrs in the bus and it was miserable! When I asked if we could make it colder I was told it was the best he could do. Coach buses in the US are usually freezing…this was the opposite!! 😞
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:12:12

Posted By : Paul_A
Excellent organised trip. Tabada the guide was excellent. A long day but made the most of it along the way. The wine tasting was good fun.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:06:40