Florence Day Trip to Chianti and San Gimignano

Highlights

• Small Group Tour
• Comfortable Transport
• Chianti and San Gimignano

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Greve in Chianti

   2h

   Stroll around the charming market town of Greve-in-Chianti and delve into the enticing Antica Macelleria Falorni, specialists in wild boar as well as pecorino cheese.

2. 2

   Montefioralle

   Pass by

   A scenic medieval hamlet and where Amerigo Vespucci (1415-1512) was born; an avid explorer who followed the Colombus' route to the New World and from whom America got its name!

3. 3

   Badia a Passignano

   2h

   The true atmosphere of Chianti with its abbey set amid the Antinori vineyards. A great place to relax, take in the views and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch!

4. 4

   San Gimignano

   2h

   In the afternoon we'll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano, another of Italy's great World Heritage sites, with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages as an important part of the city’s economy. Certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!

Before you go

Location

Italy