Small-Group Chianti and San Gimignano Sunset Trip from Siena

On this afternoon and evening tour from Siena to Chianti and San Gimignano, explore the beautiful Chianti region – an area rich with dense oak forests and cypress trees – and discover its famous wine by visiting a local producer, touring their cellars and tasting their wines. Then head to the UNESCO World Heritage town of San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers. Enjoy the main sights and browse the streets and boutique stores just as the day's crowds begin to dwindle. Visit a local farm and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner of its products and wines during sunset, in a stunning location overlooking the San Gimignano towers and the rolling, vine-covered hills.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico, Piazza San Domenico, 53100, Siena Italy

Meet your tour guide at 2.30pm in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena and begin the tour with a comfortable drive through the Chianti countryside. Visit a Chianti wine estate, where you'll tour the grounds and wine cellars while learning about the wine-making process. Sit down and savor a tasting of Black Rooster Chianti Classico wine.

Stop At: Cantinetta di Monteriggioni - Montechiaro Organic Wine Experience, Piazza Roma 15 Castello di Monteriggioni, 53035, Monteriggioni Italy

After visiting a Chianti winery, visit a historic town that was once of fortress, Monteriggioni, to marvel at the medieval towers that are still intact. Monteriggioni is a perfectly preserved medieval town with a complete ring of walls and turrets, once Siena’s main bastion of defense against the armies of Florence. Today it is a quiet hamlet and you can enjoy leisure time exploring the charming streets and stores of local crafts.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Historic Centre of San Gimignano, Piazza del Duomo 2, 53037, San Gimignano Italy

In the late afternoon, arrive in San Gimignano as the crowds begin to dwindle and the many streets and squares of this medieval town of towers that flourished thanks to the via Francigena, an important trade route. Enjoy free time to enter its impressive church, the Collegiata di San Gimignano, or to explore the Civic Museum (entrance fees at own expense). Alternatively, shop the artisan boutiques for leather goods and hand-painted pottery; sample the fruits of the soil in the food shops and wine bars or discover the town’s many hidden beauties.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chianti Road, Italy

After your time in San Gimignano, head out of town to a nearby rustic farmhouse, where you'll be treated to a classic Tuscan dinner accompanied by wine. Enjoy the farm's products and wine over a convivial dinner with the others on tour that you can now call new friends.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Customers who have not reached Italy's legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Start Time: 02:30 PM
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Piazza San Domenico, Piazza S. Domenico, 53100 Siena SI, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional Guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Tour of winery with wine tasting
• Traditional dinner at farm
• Entry/Admission - Chianti Road

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fees to attractions in San Gimignano

Facilities