Rome to Florence & Tuscany by High-Speed Train & Winery Tasting
Description
Trade the 4-hour bus ride for a 90-minute dash on the rails. Your journey begins at Termini Station with host assistance for a quick 90-minute ride to Florence. Upon arrival, a local expert leads you through the city’s history, unveiling the secrets of the Medici family while passing the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and the "Gates of Paradise." In Piazza della Signoria, admire the replica of Michelangelo’s David before heading into the heart of Tuscany. Relax in a luxury van as you cruise through rolling hills to a family-run winery overlooking San Gimignano. Enjoy an intimate tasting of prized wines paired with local meats and cheeses, followed by a light lunch. Your getaway concludes with free time in medieval San Gimignano, famous for its historic towers and artisanal shops, before returning to Florence for your high-speed train back to Rome.
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Itinerary
Meet our representative at Termini Station in Rome, who will assist you in boarding the high-speed train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fast and reliable journey that significantly cuts down on both travel time and emissions.
After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, you'll arrive at Florence Train Station, where our friendly guide will be waiting to welcome you.
Follow your guide through the charming streets and famous landmarks of Florence. Soak in the energy of Italy’s most vibrant town, one step at a time.
After your walking tour, enjoy a well-earned break before bidding farewell to the enchanting town of Florence.
Join your guide aboard our private air-conditioned van. Sit back and relax as the Tuscan countryside rolls past in a patchwork of vineyards, olive groves, and gentle hills.
Your next stop is a picturesque hilltop winery, run by a lovely family. Meet your hosts (and their friendly pets!), tour the vineyard, learn about traditional wine-making, and admire the stunning views.
Gather around for a family-style experience featuring a curated wine tasting and a delightful light lunch; an authentic taste of Tuscan hospitality!
Back in the van, it's just a short ride to the enchanting town of San Gimignano, known as the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” for its striking medieval towers.
Wander through San Gimignano with your guide for a short walk. Then enjoy some free time and don’t forget to ask your guide where to find the world’s best gelato (spoiler: you’re already there)!
Full of memories and maybe a touch of tiredness, settle into the van and relax as you're driven back to Florence Train Station.
Say goodbye to your guide and board the high-speed train for your return journey to Rome bringing your unforgettable adventure to a close.
We hope you had a great time!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
- Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
- Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
Reviews(348)
Thank you Jessica! You made the whole day fantastic, from your knowledge to handling the very hot day you went above and beyond for the group all day long. We had so much fun and the stop at the winery was incredible. We will never forget this day and how special you made it. Chris and Marilene
Jessica was fun and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our day with her and the other people we met along the way during our tour. The wine tasting experience was incredible and made it worth the money.
My wife and I did the “Best of Florence & Tuscany by High-speed Train From Rome” tour with our guide Jessica! The day is split up between doing a walking tour of the general city of Florence where you see statues from the greatest sculptures in history and art across the city. You walk and discuss the history of many significant places like the incredibly beautiful Santa Maria del Fiore, Orsanmichele, and the Piazza della Signoria. Jessica, our guide, was so knowledgeable and insightful to the rich history this city has. Expect to hear a lot of art history and prepare to walk! We had a brief break to walk around and collect some water and food (water and sparkling water is free, so bring a bottle!) and returned to walk the streets some more. Upon completion of that tour, my wife and I, along with Jessica, had a ride arranged for our second half of the tour to go to Tuscany, where we met Amin with Fattoria di Fugnano in San Gimigano. The hospitality shared and the laughs were priceless. Amin took us on a tour of the beautiful landscape where the cliffs and hills are the property lines, and the wine is absolutely delectable. We plan on ordering some to be shipped back to the states! A home cooked meal there was the best thing that could have accompanied the day/tour and the chef and staff were so good to us. It has us looking into coming back to rent a stay on their grounds! Upon completing that portion of the tour with Amin, Jessica brought us to the city of San Gimignano to wander the streets and make a decision on the “Best in the World” or the “Most Famous” gelatos! Jessica and the driver brought us back to the train station after as we visited outside of the city. I was skeptical at first as this was something my wife wanted to do over me, and I was happy to obliged. However, I think I had an even better time than her (she still had a fantastic time though!) and it really was a testament to our guide, Jessica. Jessica is a wealth of knowledge, showcasing so much history in a short timeframe. She was so incredibly warm, welcoming, and made this tour one of our favorites over our stay. Her friendliness and knowledge makes this a MUST DO! Amin and staff at Fattoria di Fugnano are phenomenal and will have customers for life! Don’t do half, do the full tour like we did. You will not be disappointed!
We enjoyed our trip to Florence, Italy!!! We'd do it again in a heartbeat!!! ❤️
Sarah was a great guid , very informative and helpful.
Amazing experience. This tour will be unforgettable for our family. It was extremely well organized and our guide Sarah was knowledgeable, friendly and incredibly helpful. Highly recommend this tour!
Sara was an amazing tour guide and she was so fun and friendly!! She took us to the famous and beautiful places in Florence! After that we drove to San Gimignano to visit the most beautiful winery I have ever seen where Amin showed us around! He was also very fun and kind! Would recommend!!
Such a great day! Myself, my mom, and my daughter throughly enjoyed the tour of Florence with Sara as our guide! Followed by a wine tasting and lunch at Fugnano winery with Amin and Michael, and a visit to San Gimignano. It was a very fun tour of the area and we were joined by a lovely group for this semi-private experience. Sara is so good - a perfect balance of knowledge and humor to navigate the day!
Sara was great, tour was fantastic with lots of facts and knowledge. Amin at the winery of Fugnano also made it a great experience. Good wine and food, would recommend to do.
Sara is a great guide, very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our toir
