Discover the best of Tuscany region with this exclusive small-group tour from Florence.
Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English speaking driver and tour leader. Here you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town that will let you discover also Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as exploring quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio. During the visit in Siena you will also have the opportunity to have a surprise tasting of a typical product.
The journey continues to San Gimignano, renowned for its “medieval skyscrapers”, high walls and narrow streets that typify most peoples image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline.
After some free time in San Gimignano, you will reach a prestigious Chianti boutique winery. This will be the ideal setting for a relaxed break during the day, letting you savour a delicious Tuscan lunch and taste some great Chianti wines, while learning about wine production and visiting their cellars.
A stop in the square of the medieval town of Impruneta will let you discover the ancient art of terracotta, being this the capital of this material and its multiple uses, both in art and in construction, nowadays like centuries ago (Brunelleschi's dome terracotta tiles come from here).
Relax with beautiful views from the window while you reach Pisa and explore its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square), a magnificent space with the incredible cathedral and baptistry, all dominated by the world-renowned Leaning Tower and its unique and dramatic elegance (please note that the tower tickets are not included as the usually-long lines to climb the tower would not make this visit possible: clients will have the chance to buy them directly in Pisa if they want and the line is short).
The final drive will take you back to Florence, leaving you with your eyes, mind and heart filled by the infinite discoveries of this incredible journey: the Tuscany Grand Tour.