San Gimignano Tour from Florence with Lunch & 2 Winery Visits

Your day begins in Florence, where you'll meet your local guide and travel through the rolling Tuscan hills to the Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine area. The tour is designed for a small group, ensuring a more personal experience as you explore the area's crisp white wines, history, and cuisine.

The itinerary includes two visits to family-run wineries. At the first estate, you'll tour the vineyards and cellars before sitting down for a multi-course Tuscan lunch. The meal starts with a platter of local appetizers like cold cuts and cheese, followed by a main course of pasta or meat based on the day's menu, and concludes with a homemade dessert. Lunch is paired with a tasting of the estate's wines, including Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti, as well as IGT reds and rosés.

Next, you'll have about an hour of free time to explore San Gimignano, a UNESCO-listed town famous for its medieval towers. You can wander its historic streets and browse the artisan shops. The day continues at a second boutique winery, where you will meet the producers to learn about their winemaking process. Here, you'll have another guided tasting, which also includes the estate's extra virgin olive oil. Depending on the weather, tastings take place on an outdoor terrace or in the indoor tasting room.

At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Florence.