The Romans founded a more remote Etruscan settlement in the ancient city of Siena. The town is situated in Tuscanyand prospers today from a combination of finance and tourism, thanks to its beautiful artistic heritage. San Gimignano rises on a hill, dominating the Elsa Valley with its medieval towers, churches and monasteries. The drive will be about 1/h south of Florence.
The colorful scenery of the hills will keep you company throughout the drive. In Siena you will have 2/h on your own to visit some of the most important sites like Piazza del Campo where twice a year ”the Palio” takes place, where the different 17 Contrade (districts) celebrate the miraculous apparition of the Virgin Mary, Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo. From Siena after a 30 minutes ride you will reach a family owned winery situated right in the heart of the Tuscany’s hills between cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves.
The day trip usually starts at 09:00 am. The driver will meet you right at the hotel lobby or at any other address mentioned by you on the confirmation form. Return time to Florence is scheduled at 5:00 pm, hoping you enjoyed the day you’ve spent with us.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io