Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comTuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour
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Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Italy
Product code: 5070TUSCANY
Famous for a wealth of art, history, striking landscapes and outstanding produce, Tuscany really does have the best of all worlds! With only a day to spare, see the best Tuscany has to offer on this full-day guided coach trip from Florence.
Meet your local guide before heading for the hills on a scenic drive through Monteriggioni. Your first stop for the day is gothic Siena, famous for its medieval streets. Choose to join a guided tour through the city(free entry inside the Cathedral is included). Or, alternatively, you're free to marvel the sights of Siena at your own pace, enjoy a drink in an open air cafe and meet the locals.
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Enjoy an escorted stroll among Chianti vineyards, olive groves and wine cellars before indulging in a traditional Tuscan lunch amongst the Sienese hills where Chianti wine is produced. Surrounded by grapes vines you'll have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers while feasting on local foods including cold meats, salads, pasta and bread. A wine-tasting class will be held during lunch including free samples of wine, honey and olive oil (which are also available for purchase).
After lunch you will visit San Gimignano where you can roam the maze of cobbled streets and small squares, grab a gelato and walk between San Gimignano's famous 14 towers. Your final stop is Pisa, where you can take an up-close inspection of The Leaning Tower, view the Cathedral, the Baptistery and monumental Cemetery in Pisa before venturing back to Florence where your full-day tour concludes.
- Free time to explore Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa at your own pace
- Free entry plus guided tour through Siena's gothic Cathedral
- Hearty lunch served at a Chianti wine estate
- Complimentary wine, honey and olive oil tastings
- Get up-close to The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
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Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour
Daily, except Sundays
November 1 - March 31
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Departure Point: Tour commences at Santa Maria Novella station. Departure Time: 8:30am Duration: 12 hours (approx.) Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 8:30pm. During winter (November - March) the tour will finish at approximately 7:30pm.
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Professional guide
- Detailed maps of all destinations visited
- Lunch at a wine estate
- Wine, honey and olive oil tastings
- Entrance fees to Sienna Cathedral
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Sample Lunch Menu includes:
- Bruschetta
- Mixed salad
- Plate of Tuscan ham, salami and two kinds of Pecorino (local sheep cheese)
- Pasta alla Puttanesca (pasta with fresh tomatoes and mixed vegetable sauce)
- Cantuccini (almond biscuits) to dip into Vin Santo (dessert wine)
- A tasting of local wines, extra virgin olive oil and honeys is also included
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What a wonderful time we had! We thought that 12 hours might be too long, but it was not long enough! ... Read more ›
Wm. Craig T, United States of America, August 2009
I went on the best of tuscany tour today, and want to give my sincere thanks to our tour guide and driver. ... Read more ›
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