Best of Tuscany in 3 days with a local

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1San Gimignano and Siena⌄

   Your tour manager/driver meets you at 9:00 am in front of Platform 16 at Florence’s train station or from your Hotel. Our first stop is San Gimignano, where you have two free hours to explore this beautiful medieval town, enjoy its charming artisan shops, or view its fabulous Renaissance and contemporary art. At midday, our tour manager takes you to a local farmhouse where you can have lunch and perhaps sample Vernaccia, San Gimignano’s renowned white wine. Indeed, Vernaccia di San Gimignano features among the top wines of Tuscany. After lunch, we proceed to beautiful Siena, where you have until 5:00 pm to visit this magnificent ancient town on your own. Feeling energetic? Climb the Torre del Mangia’s 400-plus steps for a superb 360-degree view over the city. ( Not included service). Marvel at The Duomo’s distinctive black and white marble. Your driver returns you to your new home, a fantastic B&B located in one of the most beautiful Borgo of Italy

   Meals: Lunch: set menu · Dinner: Set menu Drinks not included

   Overnight: You will stay in stunning private room at the local run family accommodation

2. 2Chianti Classico Region⌄

   Chianti Wine Tour (B,L,D) Wine aficionados, this day is for you. We devote today entirely to food and wine. We visit three wineries and cellars to learn the history and secrets of Chianti’s famous wine. Not only will you discover the differences between each winery but you will also sample the region’s delicious extra-virgin olive oil. Once we have sampled Chianti’s delectable offerings, we progress to Greve, home to Tuscany’s most famous butcher and deli shop, and the ideal place for you to buy the highest-quality products in the region. Dinner at the accommodation

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: set menu · Dinner: Set menu Drinks not included

   Overnight: You will stay in stunning private room at the local run family accommodation

3. 3Hot Spring & Val D'orcia⌄

   Hot springs and Val d’Orcia. How better to wind up your Tuscan experience? After breakfast, pack your things and get ready for full immersion and relaxation at the magnificent outdoor hot springs at San Filippo. Escape to another world in these woods and admire their waterfalls and small pools. Continue deeper into the woods until you reach the ‘White Whale,’ the 48°C hot spring, or carry on walking to the rest of the pools. Enjoy your free time in this tiny village. We end the day by driving through the stunning landscapes of the Val d’Orcia region, visiting a medieval village, such as Montalcino or Montepulciano. Your tour concludes at 5:00 pm when your driver/ tour manager returns you to Santa Maria Novella station in Florence.

   Meals: Breakfast