Tuscany Full-Day Wine and Town Tour

Discover the wonders of Tuscany on this full-day trip from Rome. Visit the Medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni, learn about Tuscany's rich-history, and tour through the luscious Chianti wine region for a wine tasting session.
This tour has been designed to showcase the very best of Tuscany in just one-day and is perfect for travelers who only have a short amount of time.

Meeting Point

Parcheggio Oltrarno

Piazza della Calza, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

Meeting point in Florence

Roma Termini

Via Giovanni Giolitti, 40, 00185 Rome, RM, Italy

You will travel by train independently from Rome to Florence and back (tickets included)
You will then meet your guide at the tour departure point in Florence (Italy on a Budget Tour's office, on Via Nazionale 149R)

What's included:

• 2-hour visit in Siena + Orientation walk with tour leader
• English-speaking tour leader
• Quick visit to Monteriggioni
• Round-trip train tickets between Rome and Florence
• Wine tasting in a local winery + Extra virgin olive oil tasting
• 1.5-hour visit in San Gimignano
• Transport by minivan from Florence to Tuscany - Small group experience

What to expect:

Duration: 14 hours

Stazione Roma Termini

Via Giovanni Giolitti, 40, Rome, 00185

The day begins with departure from Rome at 6:45am with a 1.5-hour journey by high-speed train to Florence.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Porta Romana

Piazzale Di Porta Romana, , Florence, 50125

Once in Florence, proceed directly to the meeting point, a 25-minute walk from the train station. Meet your guide and embark on your Tuscany adventure by departing from Florence at 8:45 AM on a 1-hour minivan ride to your first stop.

25 minutes

Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni

the first stop will be Monteriggioni, the most well preserved medieval village in Tuscany. This fortress city is also where “The Gladiator” was filmed, and is one of the locations for “Assassin’s Creed”. Along the journey get ready to immerse yourself in the Italian vibes and learn from your tour leader interesting facts about Tuscany & its famous cuisine.

40 minutes

Siena

Siena

your second stop, the dreamy town of Siena. During the orientation walk you will discover its unique architecture passing by the numerous artisan shops and finally stop at one of the most remarkable Piazzas of Italy, Piazza del Campo, site of the famous Palio race every July and August. Get some downtime to relax and explore the city at your leisure; do not miss a visit of the impressive Cathedral.

2 hours

San Gimignano

San Gimignano

Your next destination is San Gimignano. On the way to the village, the guide will provide each traveller with tips for the best places in town. Take a stroll through the cobblestone pathways, piazzas and palaces of this other UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the ‘Manhattan of Tuscany’ and explore this magical and timeless town in complete freedom.

1 hour

Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

Siena, 53100

The tour will definitely pass through the Chianti Region, the heaven of Tuscan wine. A local winery will be visited and you will have a chance to merge with the Tuscan goodness: 7 different wines, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar will make your taste buds happy together with an amazing traditional Tuscan meal.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Stazione Roma Termini

Via Giovanni Giolitti, 40, Rome, 00185

At the end of a truly unforgettable day, head back to Rome, arriving at approximately 8 PM.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included