Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour
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- Location:Florence, Italy
- Duration:12 hours (approx.)
- TOUR 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.
Highlights
- Tuscany one day sightseeing tour
- Free time to explore Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa at your own pace
- Guided tour through Siena, including entry to the gothic Cathedral
- Hearty lunch with wine served at an organic wine estate in the Chianti
- Wine tasting of four wines including Chianti, Vernaccia and Tuscan dessert wine.
- Get up-close to The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Spectacular countryside views and landscapes
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Meet your local guide before heading for the hills on a scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside. 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.
Enjoy a 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 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.
Want to skip the long lines at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?Upgrade to the Tour & Leaning Tower of Pisa option and you’ll receive pre-booked entrance tickets. Go to the front of the queue at the Leaning Tower of Pisa without having to wait in line and experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb the world’s most titled tower. Leaning Tower of Pisa has 296 steps over 7 floors. The climb will take approximately 30-minutes. You will arrive in Pisa approx. 6pm and leave 6.50pm. Children aged 8 years and under are not permitted to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Schedule Details
Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour
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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.
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Additional Information
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Professional guide
- Detailed maps of all destinations visited
- Lunch at a wine estate
- Wine 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
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- It is recommended to book any rail travel from Florence after 9pm to allow time for any traffic delays on your return journey.
- The cathedrals in Siena and Pisa will be closed on November 01. On this date, the tour visits Santa Maria della Scala Hospital instead.
Sample Lunch Menu includes:
- Garlic bruschetta
- Handmade Pasta with Chianina beef ragù
- Handmade Tuscan ham, salami and local artisan sheep milk cheese
- Garden Salad
- Cantuccini (almond biscuits) to dip into Vin Santo (dessert wine)
- A tasting of local wines
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