Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany
Description
Enjoy a full-day journey from Rome, through the Chianti hills, to visit the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Siena is a beautiful medieval city in Italy, you will visit the heart of city and the central square, “Piazza del Campo” where the famous Palio takes place, a medieval-style horse race. Siena is famous for its wine but and for its sweets: the “Panpepato”, “Panforte”, “Ricciarelli”. Continuation to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia". After we stop for a tasting of wines and local products in a beautiful cellar, visit the estate and the Cellars where wine production and grape processing takes place. the tasting includes 10 different types of wine and a lunch based on typical local products.
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Itinerary
The Basilica of San Domenico is located on the slopes of the historic center of Siena, framed by the houses that "climb" under the Duomo, it is among the most important churches in the city especially for its link with the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. Built between 1226 and 1265 and enlarged during the fourteenth century, the Basilica of San Domenico has undergone numerous vicissitudes over the centuries, fires, military occupations, earthquakes, interventions and modifications, which have led to its unmistakable Gothic style appearance being defined Cistercian and is characterized by an original relationship between exterior and interior.
Duomo di Siena (visit outside), is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Built between 1214 and 1263, it has a Latin cross structure, a not very protruding dome with the bell tower next to it. Both the exterior and the interior are decorated in blocks of white marble which are alternated with thinner greenish black stripes, these are the representative colors of Siena.
It is the heart of the city of Siena, the fulcrum of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Piazza del Campo has the shape of a shell divided into nine sections, in memory of the Nine Lords who governed the city at the end of the thirteenth century and amazes with its elegance and its unique shape in the world. Called this way because in the past it was a green space that hosted the market, Piazza del Campo today is the city's living room and the open-air arena where the famous Palio is run twice a year. Every year, on 2 July and 16 August, the piazza paved in pietra serena is covered with a layer of earth, composed of a mixture of tuff and sand, in which the horses of the districts challenge each other in a rapid race.
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia di San Gimignano”. Arriving in San Gimignano you will explore its charming medieval streets, visit the old center of this wonderful city where the famous Chianti wine is produced.
Tenuta Torciano is a secret jewel in the heart of Tuscany, near San Gimignano and centrally located between Siena and Florence. Its history sees 13 generations of winemakers who have been able to create high quality wines. Here, in these places, the knowledge of ancient cultivation methods merges with modern technologies. You will discover the warmth of Tuscan hospitality and the simplicity of good living. Visit to the estate and wine tasting and local products in a beautiful wine cellar: 10 different types of wine and oil.
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Pickup Locations & Times
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Pickup service only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before call to confirm the pickup
Reviews(131)
This tour is one of our favorites. Monica was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the tour. She made all the difference for us to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Our tour driver, Adam, was an excellent driver. It was very relaxing knowing we were in good hands throughout our travels. We highly recommend this tour!
We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. The driver and tour guide were friendly and professional. Our guide, Monica, was very knowledgeable and she answered all of our questions. The trip was scenic and whenever we came across a landmark (that was on our way to a destination), Monica took the time to tell us all about it. We made a stop when we left and we came back (for bathroom and snacks), which we needed and appreciated. At our two stops prior to the winery, we were able to walk around on our own, which allowed us to shop. The winery was soooo much fun! It is beautiful. We tasted about 9 wines and we ate delicious food. The staff was super friendly. We have done the San Gimignano and Siena tour before but this time around, we saw different parts and heard new information. It was WONDERFUL! We would do it again and again and we will recommend this tour to our families and friends.
This day trip was excellent! Monica was a very informative, patient, and knowledgeable guide. Natalia was an awesome driver. We loved Siena! The town was beautiful. Be advised there were many steep hills that we struggled to walk up and down during the walking tour. San Gimignano was less impressive and still had steep hills to walk. Even with this, Monica helped us and was always willing to assist us on the walking tours. The final stop was the wine tasting. The food was delicious. Be advised, they are trying to sell their wine and the sommelier did a lot of talking to try and convince us.
We had the best time as a couple who enjoy wine and also wanted to see Sienna and San Gimignano. Pro top at San Gimignano go the very top of the castle and look at the views of the countryside. Our guide was great taking us around and then letting us explore each city. Once we were done, we headed to a beautiful winery where we had a three course meal filled with laughter, wonderful homemade dishes and of course 8-10 different wines. Our guides picked us up, dropped us off and stopped for coffee and breakfast in the morning. It is not a guided tour through the towns but you walk and explore on your own and then get o enjoy the best lunch and food. The lasagna with the truffle oil was the best and then they had the most delicious braised beef and potatoes served with the top of the line wine. Just got do it. It’s so worth it
Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience discovering Siena, San Gimignano, and the beautiful Tuscan countryside. It is especially rewarding to know that the balance between free time to explore at your own pace and the unforgettable winery experience created such a memorable day for you. We are pleased that you enjoyed the stunning views from San Gimignano, the warm hospitality at the winery, and the delicious food and wine tasting experience. Tuscany is famous for its exceptional cuisine and wines, and we are thrilled that the lunch, wine pairings, and authentic local flavors exceeded your expectations. We are also happy to hear that your guides helped make the day comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience in Italy.
An absolute "must do", when visiting Italy. A great company, informative guide and safe trip. The best day tour we have ever done, and I just can't recommend them more in every respect. And such a lovely lunch and wine tasting experience. Just a fantastic experience
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that you considered this one of the best day tours you have ever experienced. It is especially rewarding to know that you enjoyed the organization of the tour, the knowledge of your guide, the safe and comfortable journey, and the lunch and wine tasting experience. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to our entire team. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy for another fantastic experience in the future
The Tuscan region is GORGEOUS! Our tour guide, Juliana was a wonderful guide who speaks great English! Our driver, Artur, also did a fantastic job of navigating the crazy traffic in Rome! I would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the Tuscan region it truly is one of the most breathtaking areas of Italy. Juliana will be very happy to know that her guidance and English-speaking skills helped make your experience even more enjoyable, and we’re also delighted that Artur’s professionalism and driving made you feel comfortable throughout the journey, especially in Rome’s busy traffic. Thank you again for your kind recommendation and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Italy soon!
great service! we were picked-up from our hotel early morning (right on time!) and stopped for a coffee right outside of Rome. everthing was great! our guide (Giuseppe) was a fountain of knowledge and Constantino, our driver, performed also as a great DJ on our way back to our hotel. though heavy rain, we got to see both towns and had a great lunch including a wine tasting experience at Tenuta Torciano. very nice Sunday!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience from the very beginning of the day until your return to Rome. Giuseppe will be very happy to know that you appreciated his knowledge and guidance throughout the tour, and we love hearing that Constantino added even more fun to the journey with his great music on the way back! We’re also thrilled that, despite the heavy rain, you were still able to fully enjoy both towns, the beautiful countryside, and the wine tasting and lunch experience at Tenuta Torciano. Thank you again for choosing our tour and for sharing your kind words we hope to welcome you back for another very nice day in Italy soon!
Very good the whole excursion. He complied with the reservation. Separate theme deserves the work of guide Giuseppe and driver Arthur, who with his wisdom and kindness made us a special day. Congratulations.
¡Muchas gracias por su maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que la excursión cumplió con todas sus expectativas y que disfrutaron de una experiencia tan especial. Giuseppe y Arthur estarán muy felices de recibir sus amables palabras — su profesionalismo, conocimiento y cordialidad son realmente una parte importante de la experiencia que queremos ofrecer a nuestros huéspedes. Gracias nuevamente por elegir nuestro tour y por sus felicitaciones. ¡Esperamos recibirlos nuevamente muy pronto para otra experiencia inolvidable en Italia!
Ease of use to see other parts Italy. Drivers professional safe. Tour guide very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found it easy to explore different parts of Italy and that our drivers and tour guide met your expectations. Providing professional, safe service and knowledgeable, friendly assistance is exactly what we strive for, so it truly means a lot to know you had such a positive experience. Thank you again for choosing us we hope to welcome you back to Italy in the future!
Overall it was a great tour. The only concern was, Siena is a beautiful place and we did not get to see the whole place and explore on our own. We only were given 15 mins which was too short of a time. However, in the winery they gave us 4 hours to drink and offered to buy some wines. I wish we had more time in Siena instead rather than drinking. For the 4 hrs in the winery, we had wine tasting but not a tour of the vineyard which was quite odd as well.
Thank you very much for your feedback we are pleased to hear that you overall enjoyed the tour and appreciated the experience we understand your comments regarding the time spent in Siena and at the winery and we truly value your perspective we would like to clarify that the itinerary is carefully designed to provide a balanced experience including both cultural visits and relaxation time at the winery which is one of the highlights of the tour and highly appreciated by many of our guests the duration of each stop is planned in advance to ensure the smooth running of the day and to respect all scheduled activities regarding the winery experience our partners are selected for their quality and professionalism and the tasting format may vary depending on the estate and their offerings however we always ensure a high standard of service we are proud of our team and partners who work with great dedication to deliver memorable experiences while we understand that preferences may differ we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue to improve we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future
