Day trip with lunch and wine tasting

Your memorable journey begins with the fascinating San Gimignano, a walled city famous throughout the world located on a hill, which has remained intact over the centuries, renowned for its high towers, marvelous frescoes and many other precious works of art: here the The guide will take you to the historic center, where you will have about 2 hours of free time for a fascinating discovery. A short distance from San Gimignano you will visit the fascinating historic village of Monteriggioni *, a surprising small medieval village enclosed by its famous walls, which have remained standing until today: free time for the internal visit. From Monteriggioni, crossing the gentle hills of Chianti, a short ride will take you to a welcoming winery, where you can relax and enjoy the fantastic world of Chianti with its wine and its typical products: tasting of three fine wines and balsamic vinegar followed by a Chianti-style lunch: 3 courses with "zero kilometer" products that end with cantucci and vin santo. Later, upon arriving in Siena, you will meet your professional local guide who will take you on a complete guided tour of the historic center, starting with the famous Basilica of San Domenico, a jewel of Renaissance art built in the 13th century and dedicated to Saint Catherine from Siena, of which it preserves a relic. Walking along the narrow medieval streets of the city, flanked by splendid palaces and historic shops, passing through Piazza del Campo, of which the Palazzo Pubblico is the focal point, you arrive at the spectacular 12th century Cathedral, of which you can admire the magnificent architecture and the splendor of polychrome marbles. You will experience an extraordinary guided tour inside the famous Duomo of Siena (if the option is selected), together with its Piccolomini Library, to discover the beauty of its treasures and its works of art. You will visit the unmissable floor (during the opening period), decorated with the art of mosaic to create narrative masterpieces, the San Giovanni Battista by Donatello, the rose window by Duccio di Buoninsegna, the marble pulpit by Nicola Pisano, the Library that it has a rich collection of manuscripts. You will also have some free time to end your perfect day enjoying the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary city, before returning to Florence in the evening.

* Visit two stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites
* Siena: exclusive opening of intimate and secret places and the Duomo
* Wonderful view over the rolling Tuscan hills and the Chianti countryside
* Enjoy the visit to the cellars and vineyards along with a typical lunch in a welcoming Chianti winery
* Tasting of three excellent Chianti wines
* Picturesque medieval village famous for its colors and charm

Meeting point: The tour departs at 08:00 from Piazzale Montelungo, at the end of the ramp connecting with the railway station.
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes earlier. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothes with the CAF Tour - Gray Line logo.

Included:
* Caf Tour staff assistance at the meeting point
* Transportation by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi on board
* Authorized escort
* Visit to the cellars, vineyards and typical Tuscan 3-course lunch in a Chianti winery
* Tasting of three different Chianti wines, balsamic vinegar and "vin santo"
* Guided tour of Siena led by a professional local guide
* Internal visit of the Duomo and Piccolomini Library and "skip the line" ticket (if option is selected)

Excluding:
* Optional gratuities
* Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation policy: No penalty for cancellations made up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. For cancellations made less than 48 hours before the departure of the tour and in case of no show, 100% of the penalty will be applied.
Additional Information: o A minimum number of passengers applies. o If the minimum number of passengers is not met, you will be offered another date or alternative tour or full refund.

Note:
* The escort service of the tour is multilingual.
* Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing to visit museums or places of worship.
* From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop in Monteriggion and the return to Florence is approximately 30 minutes earlier.