Day Trips in Tuscany

Check out the must-see towns of Tuscany on a day trip to San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti from Montecatini Terme. You'll travel with a guide so you get the lowdown on the towns' history, then explore each one. Hear tales of Palio di Siena horse race from a guide in Piazza del Campo, walk amid the medieval San Gimignano towers, and savor Chianti wine and pecorino cheese at an authentic Tuscan wine estate. It's a great way to experience Tuscany with minimum fuss.

Get a taste of the Tuscan countryside on this full-day tour from Florence. Take a guided walking tour of Siena, home to the famous Palio horse race, and explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. Midday, visit a family-owned winery for a lunch of seasonal Tuscan delicacies paired with local wines. Tour size is limited to a maximum of 16 people.

Two world-renowned locations can be visited from Rome in one day on this private tour. Traveling with a driver, you'll head to Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological site frozen in time after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Learn about the ancient village from an art historian guide, and then continue to the town of Sorrento, where you can enjoy a tasting of limoncello liqueur.

The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most memorable sights in Europe and one of the seven medieval wonders of the world.During the tour your personal guide will tell you the secrets of the whole square called "Field of Miracles" and you will learn why Galileo Galilei is linked to those monuments"¦

Experience the architecture, landscape and local flavors of Tuscany on a day trip departing from Florence. Led by a professional driver-guide, visit San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Pisa and Chianti's famous wine region, soaking up each town with a walking tour. Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Siena Duomo and relax with lunch and a Chianti wine tasting on this comprehensive exploration of Tuscany. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate experience.

Discover Pisa and the picturesque Cinque Terre on this day trip departing from Florence. Snap a photo with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa before heading to the coast to see the seaside villages of the Italian Riviera. There, travel through the pink- and yellow-hued towns of the Cinque Terre, a World Heritage Site. Explore the beaches, try the local cuisine (own expense) and wander the charming cobblestone streets. This excursion is open to travelers between 18 and 45 years old, and includes your train transportation.

Explore Tuscany on a food tour of Siena and San Gimignano from Lucca. See panoramic vineyard views, and stop to taste Chianti Classico and Vernaccia wines amongst the vines. Then sample local products like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bruschetta, and Pecorino cheese. Enjoy the world-renowned beauty and culture of Tuscany with a walking tour of medieval villages with narrow streets, historic cathedrals, and beautiful ancient theaters like Piazza del Campo in Siena.

Get a personal introduction to Siena and Chianti with a full-day, private tour from Florence in a luxurious van. Stroll Siena's gothic streets with a local guide, and discover the art and black-and-white architecture of its UNESCO-listed historic center. Explore rolling vineyards and olive groves then taste your way through famous wineries, family cellars, local olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar.

Enjoy an excursion to Lucca, Pisa and Forte dei Marmi with this small-group tour from Florence by minivan. Visit the beautiful walled city of Lucca, the seaside resort town of Forte dei Marmi and the famous leaning tower of Pisa. Enjoy the freedom to explore on your own, with transportation between cities organized for you.

Treat yourself to two of Tuscany's most prized products straight from the source on a private wine and truffle tour from Florence. Learn the secrets of white truffle hunting and enjoy a lunch flavored with the fragrant tubers and sparkling wine in the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia region. Then head to medieval village of Montalcino, home to the world-renowned Brunello wine. Visit a local winery to learn about the strict production requirements and taste the 'king of reds.' Luxury transportation is included for a safe and stress-free experience.

Visit the hill towns of Perugia and Assisi on a day trip to Umbria from Siena. With your own private driver, you'll journey through the hills of Crete Senesi to the ancient town of Perugia. Stroll through the heart of the town, perhaps visiting Piazza IV Novembre or the Corso Vannucci, then relax over lunch in a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll continue to Assisi, the town known as the home of St. Francis. Visit sites linked to the beloved patron saint, then leave for a wine tasting at an Umbrian winery.

Get to know the area around Siena and San Gimignano on this private 10-hour excursion from Florence. With your dedicated guide, walk along the medieval streets in Siena's city center and explore the Cathedral's ornate interior. In San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spend free time exploring on your own. Taste four different Chianti at a small-scale winery and stop at San Donato in Poggio on the return journey to Florence. Private round-trip transportation from Florence in a deluxe vehicle is included.

Join this special small group tour where you can enjoy a ride of Florence 's hills, tasting our local products, walking along the characteristic streets and dedicate a day to the "Lands of Renaissance", get out of mass tourism paths and discovering at the end, the magnificent historical centere of the marvellous Florence.

Spend a day in the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia on this 10-hour private tour from Florence. Visit Montepulciano and Pienza to admire the historic architecture. Sample some of the area's famous Noble Wines.

Monteriggioni is a medieval little village built in 1200 characterized by its perfectly preserved belt of walls; in the centre of the village we will stop for a quick walk and a coffee"¦.Back on our van we will reach Siena in just 20 minutes!Siena is a pearl in the Tuscan countryside, a countryside steel rich of ancient castles which show how life was going on in the middle ages. This tour will make you discover the town that had been fighting against Florence for centuries; the town that gave birth to artists such as Simone Martini or Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti"¦

Make the most of your time ashore, and see the highlights of Florence and Pisa all in one day, on this private shore excursion. Meet your driver directly at the Livorno port, climb into your private vehicle, and head to Florence. There, you'll go on a multi-hour tour of the city. See the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Repubblica, enjoy skip the line-access at the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo's David) and Santa Croce Basilica, and more. Then, transfer to Pisa, where you can discover its iconic Leaning Tower.

Explore some of the most popular Tuscan hill towns with this day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti from Florence with a guided winery tour. Enjoy visiting each town independently while also having the round-trip transportation organized in advance. Learn about the famous region from the host and guide on board the bus, listening to informative commentary as you travel. Sample some Tuscan wines and 'zero food mile' products.

The landscapes of San Gimignano and Chianti are not to be missed, and neither are the fine wines, oils, and vinegars. But it can take hours to get out into the Tuscan countryside on a bus or train. Leave the hassle behind, and join an intimate small group tour. Enjoy a day of wine tasting and a light lunch, then head back to Florence to explore the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio.

Discover Italy's second city without the hassle of advance planning on a shore excursion to Florence from Rome. A guide takes care of arranging all transfers, activities, and meals so that you don't have to, and provides lesser-known cultural and historical information crucial to understand Florence's past. Hassle-free port pickup and drop-off mean that you won't have to worry about missing your departing cruise ship.

This is a tour that enables you to enjoy an entire day walking along characteristic streets and dedicate a day to the "Lands of Renaissance" discovering the historical centre of the marvellous Florence and its hills where you can visit the Etruscan town of Fiesole and De Medici Villas.