Private Tour of Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni with Lunch & Wine Tasting, from Florence

Your full-day tour of Tuscany begins in Florence, where your private, English-speaking driver will meet you at your accommodation. The first destination is Siena, a city famous for its Gothic architecture and the Piazza del Campo, the shell-shaped square that hosts the historic Palio horse race. Here, a private guide will lead you on a one-hour tour, sharing stories of the city's noble families and pointing out the details of the cathedral's facade. You'll then have free time to explore the narrow streets and perhaps taste Panforte, Siena's traditional spiced fruitcake.

The next stop is Monteriggioni, a medieval village completely encircled by its original stone walls and watchtowers. Perched on a hill overlooking the Chianti countryside, it offers a window into the past. You'll have time to walk its cobblestone streets and visit the main square.

Your journey continues to a traditional farmhouse or local restaurant, depending on availability, where you'll have a light lunch and a wine tasting, surrounded by vineyards. The winery's staff will guide you through a selection of 3 to 4 wines, which may include Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti, Chianti Classico, and Tuscan IGTs. The lunch features regional specialties like crostini, cured meats such as salami, prosciutto, and local pecorino cheese, as well as a fresh pasta course.

The final stop is San Gimignano, known for its skyline of medieval stone towers. You'll have free time to explore its historic piazzas, browse the artisan shops, and enjoy the views of the surrounding hills before the comfortable return journey to Florence.