San Gimignano, Saffron and Vernaccia Wine from Florence
Overview
The tour starts everyday from Florence (from Siena only on request) at around 9.30 and ends at around 4.30 pm
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine tasting and Tuscan lunch with saffron (depending on the season) are included.
Visits of San Gimignano and Moteriggioni are normally scheduled.
Min 2 pax - Max 8 pax.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Wine tastings
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Location
Piazza Torquato Tasso
50124 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
At around 9:30 am we will leave Florence direction Siena to reach San Gimignano. But before that we'll bring you to discover a hidden gem in Tuscany:
Monteriggioni.
The
fortress of Monteriggioni was built between 1214 and 1219 by the Republic of Siena to control and protect the
Via Francigena (the famous pilgrims’ road connecting Canterbury in UK to Rome). Walking inside the fortress and along the narrow street of the
medieval historic center you'll breathe an incredible atmosphere and will enjoy the
panoramic view of the valley climbing on the ancient walls that surround the village or visiting the small local museum.
After this visit we'll move to our first
small wine producer to visit the cellars and taste the local wines including the famous
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, the first Italian wine that received the “designation of origin guaranteed and controlled”, accompanied by a rich typical
Tuscan lunch. On request you can visit the
vineyards and enjoy the anecdotes and “stories” on organic and biodynamic viticulture and wine making narrated by the wine maker himself.
Once in San Gimignano, also known as the “
Manhattan of the Middle Ages” and
Unesco World Heritage since 1990 you can admire the medieval village
perfectly preserved and look from the terraces to admire the surrounding hills where one of the highest quality of
saffron is produced.
In the afternoon will be provided a
second visit to a winery where you can also taste the Tuscan
extra-virgin olive oil.
With us you will not live an ordinary tour: as said before we are going to share with you a real
life experience to “explore” the lifestyle of our region and country listening to those who live it. You can establish a personal relationship with the farmers and not only taste their products. Visits to farms will not be just a quick stop for a glass of wine, but a real “intercultural experience“.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-49243P4
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