🏨 Private Tour: "FRANCIGENA WAY" in Chianti with Lunch & 2 Wine-tastings Activity

Private Tour: "FRANCIGENA WAY" in Chianti with Lunch & 2 Wine-tastings

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Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the "Via Francigena" in one day! An incredible experience surrounded by the beauty and history of Tuscany! Spend a day on the Chianti roads, along the old "Francigena Way", which was crossed by Charle Magne and by pilgrims to Rome. A fantastic experience traveling between the Chianti hills and the wonderful city of:
• Siena (UNESCO Heritage Site)
• San Gimignano (famous for its Medieval Towers)
• Monteriggioni Castle (a outpost built by the Republic of Siena and a strategic point of control of passages on the Via Francigena).
We'll have a lunch in a typical Tuscan farm and two wine tastings in two historic wineries. Our drivers will guide you through the beautiful hills and picturesque villages of Tuscany, showing you the most interesting places and the extraordinary work of expert craftsmen. You will have the possibility to taste renowned wines and other typical products like olive oil, Sienese sweets, cheeses, balsamic vinegar and truffle.
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What's Included

2 Wine tastings, with Chianti Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Super Tuscan, Sangiovese, Nobile di Montepulciano and white Vernaccia di S.Gimignano. Balsamic Vinegar, Truffle, Extra Olive Oil tastin

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Brochures

Local expert driver

Lunch in the Winery + wine tasting. Lunch with Lasagna or homemade pasta, Bruschettas, Tuscan ham, Tuscan cold cuts with Pecorino of Pienza cheese and more.

Traveler Information

YOUTH: Age: 1 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Our Cars or Minivans use Anti-Covid barriers between passengers and driver
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Wheelchair accessible

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

San Gimignano

Our english speaking driver - escort will pick you up at your location (B&B, hotel or private apartment). We will drive through the sweet Chianti hills, amidst olive-groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano. Free visit of the town.
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town not far from Siena. Known as the “Town of Fine Towers”, during the Middle Ages there were more than 70 towers in the city. Now it is a real open-air museum, where it seems to walk in the medieval period. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area. In the main square don’t forget to taste the best ice cream in the world (Gelateria Dondoli), and in the streets of the village you can admire the extraordinary work of expert craftsmen. You can also climb the tower-museum (Torre Rognosa) to see an incredible panorama.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm

After visiting San Gimignano we will move to the winery farm where we'll stop for lunch and wine tasting: This winery farm promotes the Italian genuine wine & food culture all over the world. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations beetween wine & food, the glass etiquette, the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine-making techniques and more.
Wine tasting with: Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan, Sangiovese and white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
And also Balsamic Vinegar tasting, Truffle, Extra Olive Oil tasting.
3 course lunch with Lasagna or homemade pasta, Bruschettas, Tuscan ham, Tuscan cold cuts with Pecorino of Pienza cheese and more. (Visit of the farm, lunch and tasting duration 2 hrs).

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Monteriggioni

Not far from San Gimignano, we will visit the Monteriggioni Castle. Monteriggioni Castle, is one of the most incredible and representative Tuscan villages of the medieval period. A castle built by the Republic of Siena and a strategic point of control of passages on the Via Francigena. The castle has a spectacular walkway on the walls, where you can see the Chianti valley and you can visit the museum of medieval weapons.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Siena

The tour continues with the visit of Siena.
Siena is a historic city on the region of Tuscany and is the capital of the province of Siena. This city is well known for its gorgeous architecture and beautiful main square, the “Piazza del Campo”. Furthermore Siena has a historic city centre that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Additionally, Siena is also known for its legendary Palio horse race, that takes place twice a year and draws hundreds of spectators. The most interesting things to see in Siena are: the famous Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, the Baptistery and the wonderful small streets of the historic center such as “Via di città”.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Fattoria Lornano

In the late afternoon we will move to Lornano village.
Now we are ready for the second wine tasting experience in this wonderful winery farm before to come back.

Lornano winery is genuine small farm in the Chianti, where wine has been produced for a long time. Here we will have a second special wine tasting. The wine production of this farm is delicious and conducted in the old way … few bottles, but with a special flavor.
At the end of the tasting we’ll return to your location, hotel, B&B or private flat.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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