San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni: Fully Escorted Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta

   Explore a perfectly preserved walled hilltown famed for its soaring medieval towers and fresco-filled churches. Stroll the UNESCO-listed historic center at your own pace, browsing artisan shops and quiet lanes. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints over the Val d’Elsa and time for gelato or souvenirs.

   2 hours•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Step inside a storybook fortress village encircled by intact 13th-century walls. Wander the tiny piazza and gates, soaking up its authentic medieval atmosphere. Quick, easy visit with great photo spots from the ramparts.

   (*) From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop at Monteriggioni and the return to Florence is approx 30 minutes earlier

   40 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   Cruise one of Tuscany’s most scenic roads, rolling past vineyards, olive groves, and stone farmhouses. Settle into a cozy winery for a guided tasting of three Chianti wines paired with a zero-mile, three-course lunch. Finish sweetly with traditional cantucci and vin santo.

   1h 30m•Admission free

4. 4

   Enjoy generous free time to feel Siena’s Gothic soul—narrow lanes, noble palaces, and lively enotecas. Browse artisan boutiques, sample local specialties, and capture the city’s warm, terracotta hues. Ideal for independent discovery and relaxed photos.

   2 hours•Admission free

5. 5

   Siena Cathedral

   Pause for an exterior and brief interior look at Siena’s striking striped-marble cathedral. Admire its ornate façade, sculptures, and masterworks that hint at the city’s artistic power. A swift but unforgettable highlight.

   15 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

6. 6

   Pubblico Palace

   Descend into one of Italy’s most beautiful squares, famed for the Palio horse race. Take a moment to sit at a café, admire the shell-shaped slope, and view the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico. A perfect finale for people-watching and photos.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

An Assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Caf Tour and Gray Line Logos, at the end of the ramp connecting with the railway station.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please note that the order of the visits may change
• It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the excursion, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
• Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour
• Once the audio guides are handed over before the guided tour, they become the full responsibility of the customer. In case of loss, a fee of €80 will be charged.
• Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the wineries; however, cross- contamination cannot be fully excluded.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Check in 15min before the departure time at Piazzale Montelungo, at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos. How to reach the meeting point from Santa Maria Novella Station Square: Take "Via Valfonda" (Valfonda street) and go straight on at the end of the street, until you see the Fortress (Fortezza da Basso). Cross the street in front of you and keep your left side, until you see on the right side Piazzale Montelungo (big square with car and Bus parking) It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the Tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour. Once the audio guides are handed over before the guided tour, they become the full responsibility of the customer. In case of loss, a fee of €80 will be charged. Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour. For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion. Caf Tour & Travel Agency address: via dei Tavolini 15red - 50122 Firenze - Phone +39 055 29.55.72 or +39 055 28.32.00 - Whatsapp: +39 3458025842 - email address: [email protected]

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book