Medieval tower rising above the town of San Gimignano in Tuscany

Tuscany Day Trip — San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Vineyards

Florence, Italy

Food DrinksNature OutdoorsHistory

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Duration8 hrs

EffortModerate

BudgetMid-Range

PriceUSD 98

StyleGuided Tour

OpenEvery day

Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

About This Activity

This classic Tuscany day trip from Florence covers the medieval tower-town of San Gimignano (UNESCO World Heritage Site), wine tastings at a Chianti Classico estate, and a farmhouse lunch with Sangiovese and local cheeses. Small-group guided tours (8–12 people) run year-round and cost €85–110 per person including transport, tastings, and lunch. The landscape is most dramatic in May (wildflowers) and October (harvest); summer is very hot. Book at least 48 hours ahead.

Seasonal note: Harvest season Sept–Oct is most dramatic with wine-making; wildflowers May; avoid July–Aug heat; tours run year-round

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