San Gimignano, Chianti and Montalcino Tour through Tuscan wine

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About this activity

Take a day excursion to San Gimignano, Chianti, and Montalcino to experience the charm of the Tuscan countryside. Savor the best local blends during a wine tasting at a renowned Chianti winery. Optional lunch for an authentic gastronomic experience.

Begin your full-day journey by seeing San Gimignano, well known as the City of Fine Towers. With your tour guide's insights, take advantage of your free time to explore the historical center and its artisan stores. Explore the birthplace of Vernaccia, the renowned white wine that is regarded as Italy's first DOCG wine, after that.

Enjoy a sample of Chianti and you can choose to buy the optional lunch at a nearby winery.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Val d'Orcia before continuing on to Montalcino, which is famous for its panoramic vistas of Brunello grapes. Finish your tour by visiting a local wine cellar to experience the renowned Brunello di Montalcino.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: MyLuxuryDrive

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert multilingual escorts
Included: Two wine tastings in two wineries
Included: Guided tours in two wineries
Included: Travel by minivan with air conditioning for a maximum of 8 people

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Siena

one hour

Start the tour from Siena at the meeting point in Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 72, travel with the minivan from Siena to San Gimignano on board of a minivan.
San Gimignano

one hour

Free time to visit San Gimignano
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano

15 min Admission not included

During your free time you can visit the Cathedral of San Gimignano. You can purchase the ticket on point or you can check the information and prices here below: http://www.duomosangimignano.it/orari.htm
Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa

30 min Admission not included

While visiting San Gimignano you can enter in the Palazzo Pubblico and get on the Big Tower that you can admire in the Duomo square. For information regarding tickets and admission hours you can check this link: https://www.sangimignano.com/it/informazioni-utili/orari-e-prezzi-monumenti/
Piazza Della Cisterna

15 min

Free time in San Gimignano and visit to the famous Piazza della Cisterna, known for the beautiful medieval well.
Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

2 hours Admission included

Take part in a wine tasting a winery and you can enjoy a lunch (not included in the price) at the winery.
Montalcino

2 hours

Our day continues on board of the minivan from San Gimignano to Montalcino in Val d'Orcia area, another jewel in Tuscany's crown and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. We will travel to Montalcino, which from its hilltop overlooks the 1500 hectares of Brunello vineyards that have helped make the area world famous.

Enjoy the beautiful trip while admiring Tuscan countryside along the way. Our driver can give you some information on board.
Fortezza di Montalcino

one hour

Free time in Montalcino to admire the beautiful medieval fortress and take your time to stroll around its cobblestones streets. The clients can get on the walkway on the walls, overlooking the splendid Val d'Orcia, costs 4 euros. You can check the times and prices here: https://www.valdorciamiata.it/la-fortezza-di-montalcino/
Val D'Orcia

2 hours

Our last stop will be at a local winery where we will taste the famous Brunello di Montalcino, which ranks among the top Italian DOCG wines. We will visit the winery and also taste typical local products.
Val D'Orcia

one hour

Enjoy your journey back from Montalcino to Siena after this full day tour based on wine and medieval cities. Our drivers will drop you off at the same meeting point ( Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 72, Siena).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet our driver in front of the hotel Minerva.

End point

Meet our driver in front of the hotel Minerva.

Using your ticket

Meet our driver in Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 72, Siena in front of Hotel Minerva.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Only Adult 18 years old and above are allowed for wine and any other alcoholic beverages