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From Florence: Day Trip Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano w/Lunch

1. From Florence: Day Trip Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano w/Lunch

Experience the wonders of Tuscany on one memorable day. Leave Florence for a 12-hour excursion and see the beautiful landscapes, architecture, and artworks of the region. Treat yourself to some local cuisine, and choose a guided tour in your language to learn even more about the historic area. Begin with Pisa and visit its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. Admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. After your free time in Pisa, head to a typical Tuscan winery in the Chianti Area and enjoy a delicious lunch with some local wine. Explore the city of Siena and visit to Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where you will see the exterior of the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy your last stop in San Gimignano, a UNESCO medieval town, world-known for its Vernaccia di San Gimignano. The system of towers of San Gimignano tells the glories of the powerful families. Between saffron fields and typical indigenous vineyards, the city knows how to offer postcard views.

Florence: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti Experience

2. Florence: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti Experience

Start in the morning with a tour of Pisa. Have time to admire the cathedral, the baptistery, the monumental cemetery, and the famous Leaning Tower. Then move on to a typical winery in the Chianti Hills on the slopes of San Gimignano. Enjoy a Tuscan lunch accompanied by a local wine tasting. Following lunch discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages of San Gimignano, or the "Medieval Manhattan, where you can explore the maze of cobbled streets, small squares, and many local craft stores. Continue on with a panoramic view of the Chianti countryside before arriving in Siena, where if desired, your professional guide will take you to see the most important squares, from Piazza del Campo to the cathedral, passing through the most beautiful contrade that characterizes this city. At the end of the guided tour, choose to have some free time to enjoy a cup of coffee or a panforte (a typical local cake), and to go shopping. Your return to Florence will have a gorgeous sunset in the backdrop, making for a perfect ending to an unforgettable day spent in Tuscany.

Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

3. Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

See the iconic Leaning Tower and the Duomo on this day trip to Pisa and Florence from Livorno. Travel via an air-conditioned bus end savor a tasting of local products. Follow your guide to the city’s main attractions and get free time to explore both cities at your own pace. After meeting your tour guide, begin your trip to Florence in a fully equipped and comfortable bus. Step into Florence, home to several masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Walk down its winding alleys and explore the city's iconic monuments and art galleries. Start your tour in Piazza Repubblica and follow in the footsteps of Dante Alighieri. Listen to insightful commentary as you visit the Piazza della Signoria and cross the arch bridge of Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own with plenty to see, including the Accademia Gallery Museum where you can admire Michelangelo's David, or see the Florence Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo. Next, make your way to Pisa. Pass through the Santa Maria gate to Piazza dei Miracoli. Marvel at the impressive marble monuments and the green grass where you can relax or take photos of the famous Leaning Tower. Climb the Leaning Tower or go to the medieval Roman Catholic Cathedral of Pisa. Right next to the Leaning Tower, admire beautiful works of art.

From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting

4. From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting

Explore the glorious hills of Tuscany on a 4-hour tour of a picture-perfect landscape just moments from the city centers of Pisa and Lucca. Following a pick-up from either city, travel to the picturesque countryside surrounding Pisa and stop at the winery. The owner will give you an insight into the various methods that go into producing the wines and extra-virgin olive oils of the estate. After a short introduction, go to the cantina to see where the wine is aged. Then, enjoy tastings of the delicious wines. Relax on the transfer back to the city, enjoying views of the Tuscan landscape along the way.

Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting + Leaning Tower

5. Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting + Leaning Tower

Your informative guide will take you to the Piazza dei Miracoli, discovering its monuments which are known as “miracles” because of their incredible beauty and uniqueness. Be dazzled by this marvelous square which is dominated by the Cathedral where you will visit the interior, which is typical of the distinctive Pisa Romanesque architecture. Admire the celebrated Leaning Tower, the round-shaped Baptistery surrounded by its suggestive columned arcades and its “Camposanto”, originally a cemetery, an extraordinary quadrangular cloister. The commentary of your guide will be particularly focused on the Leaning Tower, one of the wonders of the world. Be enthralled by the history and the leaning structure of the Tower which stirs the imagination of all visitors. After about 1 hour of guided tour in the Square, you will have a wine tasting near the Leaning Tower, where a local expert will explain everything about the local wines. With this tour you'll have the opportunity to climb the Leaning Tower as well, if option selected. Remember that all tourists have to go to the proper left-luggage office to hand in bags/luggage before starting the visit. Kids under 8 are not allowed inside the tower.

From Pisa: Winery Tour in the Tuscan Countryside

6. From Pisa: Winery Tour in the Tuscan Countryside

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or the railway station in Pisa, and then journey into the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Head to a typical medieval village on the hillside, and then go to a local winery to take a tour with the owner or a qualified guide. Learn about life at the wine estate, and hear about the ancient techniques of producing wine in one of Italy's most notable wine regions. Investigate the process of producing olives, and then taste a selection of wines with salami and more. Sample the local extra virgin olive oil with bread, along with bread baked in a wood oven and served with jams. Vegetarian diets and food for children can be catered for on request. 

Pisa Food Tour

7. Pisa Food Tour

Along with the locals, who live the city every day; you will go to the city's most popular and historic places and you will try the real "pisano" taste and flavors: starting from the typical rural Tuscan salamis and cheeses, to the traditional focaccia "cecina" (from Italian “ceci”: chickpeas), to conclude with an ice cream in one of the best ice-cream stores in the city. Within this food tour, you will have the opportunity to try the following specialties (according to the availability of raw ingredients, season and the chef’s choices): Cold meats from Tuscany : the famous tuscan cured meats along with a glass of fine red wine in the framework of one of the oldest wine bars of the city; Tuscan Soup: one of the most famous dishes of the pisan farmers' tradition: homemade bread, savoy cabbage, pork, onions, potatoes and beans. Try it in one of the oldest city restaurants! Ribollita: another dish from the farmers’ tradition, wisely prepared in the same way for generations, in one of the most typical and lively trattoria in Pisa. Pisan breed stew: rich and traditional Pisan dish, to taste in one of the best local taverns! You will not be able to taste it anywhere else! Uccelletto style beans with sausage: intense and traditional tuscan dish prepared with cannellini beans, tomato sauce, sage and black pepper and served with the delicious tuscan sausage. Cecìna: very flat focaccia, obtained by mixing chickpea flour with water, salt and olive oil. Soft inside and crisp on the outside; a real must for every visit to Pisa! Gelato “Gourmet”: an ice cream made up of rare and uncommon tastes as a the result of careful research with local, fresh products.

Florence: Truffle Hunting Tour, Wine Tasting, and Lunch

8. Florence: Truffle Hunting Tour, Wine Tasting, and Lunch

Enjoy the charming Tuscan countryside and the haunting beauty of the Tuscan forests on a day spent hunting for truffles in the woods. Take a trip from Florence out into the countryside and visit San Miniato, a small town in Tuscany that supplies nearly 80% of the world's precious white truffles. Follow the dog hurriedly through the forest as he sniffs about and experience the surge of excitement as he starts digging for these edible treasures. Once some truffles have been found, you will be treated to a delightful meal that incorporates the fresh truffle you just discovered along with a wine tasting of local area wines.

Pisa: Self-Guided tour to the sea by E-Bike

9. Pisa: Self-Guided tour to the sea by E-Bike

Pisa is well known as an artistic city, but not everyone knows that it is possible to spend a day at the beach not far from the city center. This tour follows the tramway's new cycle path to the seaside resort of Marina di Pisa. A lovely route awaits you, ideal for families and those looking for a peaceful ride through the countryside, pine forest, and sea. This route offers you breathtaking scenery, such as the Arno's Mouth (Bocca d'Arno), which is known for the presence of scales and Retoni (large fishing nets placed on wooden constructions similar to stilts) and the typical tourist harbor. The Trammino cycle path continues for another 2 km in the middle of the pine forest to the old railway station of Marina di Pisa. There are many restaurants along the coast where you can taste good fried seafood and eat delicious ice cream. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, once at the seaside, you'll be able to enjoy a well-deserved swim in to the sea and a delicious ice cream on the seafront. This is a tour where you, the sun, and the sea are the real stars!

Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Chianti Grand Tour

10. Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Chianti Grand Tour

Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English-speaking driver and tour leader. You will first enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town, which will also let you discover Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year. You will also explore the quieter backstreets whilst learning everything about the "Contrade," the 17 Medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio. Your journey then continues to San Gimignano, which is 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 relaxing break during the day, letting you savor a delicious Tuscan lunch and taste some great Chianti wines while learning about wine production. A stop in the square of the Medieval town of Impruneta will let you discover the ancient art of terracotta, this being the capital of the material and its multiple uses both in art and in construction. You can relax with beautiful views from the window as you reach Pisa and explore its famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square). This is a magnificent space with an incredible cathedral and baptistry, all dominated by the world-renowned Leaning Tower. Your final drive will take you back to Florence, leaving you with your eyes, mind, and heart filled by the infinite discoveries of your incredible journey.

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Fantastic tour where we fully experienced beautiful Tuscany in a day. Massimo our tour guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. Just the right amount of time in each place with the winery tasting being a highlight.

I got really excited! It was a beautiful sunny day in Tuscany. Not only the leaning tower, there is so much to discover and I was very surprised by Saint Gimigagno!

Everything was perfect, really enjoyed the tour. Beautiful Sienna I hope to be able to visit it again

It was a great way to see Tuscany in a short amount of time. The lunch at the winery was excellent!

Great day out. Really knowledgeable and engaging tour guide