Day Trips from Siena to Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo di San Gimignano)

Sip world-class wine and watch the sunset on this day trip to Chianti and San Gimignano from Siena. Led by an expert guide, explore the medieval town of Monteriggioni and visit Chianti wineries for tastings. Then, head to the UNESCO-listed San Gimignano to see the sunset as you savor a traditional Tuscan dinner in a farmhouse overlooking the hills. Group size is reserved for eight people to keep the experience as intimate as possible. 

Drench yourself in the fabled Tuscan countryside on this private, day-long hiking tour from Siena. Meet your expert guide in Siena and then drive in a comfortable minivan to the trail where you perambulate through verdant vineyards, rustic villages, and over the classic rolling hills of Tuscany. Stop halfway along the hike to indulge in a classic lunch of Tuscan treats and then travel via minivan to the town of San Gimignano, known as the ‘medieval Manhattan’ for its many gothic towers that form a medieval skyline in the 21st century. 

When visiting Florence, spend a delicious day winery hopping in the renowned Chianti wine region. Visit three of the best estates for tastings of Chianti Classico and other top varietals, plus a gourmet lunch of Tuscan specialties. There's also time to soak up countryside culture and history with a stop in San Gimignano or Monteriggioni, two of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval towns.