Heart of Florence and Tuscany with ItaliaTours

Duration

3.5 Hrs.

About

The best of Florence and Tuscany at your fingertips - explore the town of Florence and learn its secrets with an expert local guide and enhance your experience with an unforgettable winery lunch and visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano.

Highlights

• Visit the magical city of Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance
• Wine tasting and light lunch in a prized local winery
• Free time to explore the unforgettable medieval town of San Gimignano

Itinerary

Meet your local guide at the Florence central station and embark on a walking tour to unveil the great beauty of Florence and its immensely rich history. Hear the true stories about Medici ambitions, greed, and power and about those who dared to conspire against them as you stroll through the charming streets. Stroll past famous landmarks like the Florence Duomo, Brunelleschi's magnificent Dome, and the Baptistry of St. John, adorned with its famous "Gates of Paradise". Next you'll take in Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence where an exact replica of Michelangelo's world-renowned statue of David stands. Heading along towards the River Arno, we'll stroll past the Uffizi Museum and view the famous Vasari Corridor, a 1km-long overpass designed to connect the elaborate Medici residence with the Uffizi. After a photo-op for some stunning pictures of the famous Ponte Vecchio, our walking tour of Florence comes to a conclusion.

Here's what makes this tour truly unique. After the Florence walking tour, it’s high time to enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a family-run Tuscan Winery followed by a visit to San Gimignano. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery while cruising through the perfectly manicured hills of Tuscany and arrive at an independent winery overlooking the medieval towers of San Gimignano. See how age-old winemaking traditions have been incorporated into the modern production of today’s highly prized wines. You'll even learn a bit of wine "lingo" such as what the initials DOCG mean and what classifies a wine as "Super-Tuscan" and learn the fascinating history of this family-run winery during an intimate tasting experience. Each wine will be paired with local cured meats, cheeses, breads, and of course extra virgin olive oil produced on the grounds. The wine and food pairing will conclude with a first course.

Last but not least on this Tuscan getaway is a visit to the enchanting town of San Gimignano. Your guide will allow you free time to admire the 14 remaining medieval towers, quintessential Tuscan cobblestone side streets, artisanal shops and gelaterias. From San Gimignano you'll make your way back to the Florence train station.

Includes

• Guided walking tour of historic Florence
• Winery tour with tasting and light lunch
• Free time in San Gimignano for exploring
• Air conditioned coach for transfer to San Gimignano

Excludes

• Gratuities
• Visit inside Florence museums and monuments

Know before you book

• Max group size: 20
• Due to the route covered, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
• Prefer to book a private tour instead? Contact us for details

Know before you go

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, this tour requires extended periods of walking
• In the event of rail delays or traffic, visit to S. Gimignano may be reduced or eliminated