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Take the stress out of planning a day in Tuscany on this half-day small-group tour of the Chianti wine region from Siena, including transport. Enjoy an air-conditioned ride over to two popular wineries to taste wines and oils locals love. Plus spend some free time in Monteriggioni, and catch a glimpse of the town’s well-known medieval castle.

Spend a day sipping one of Italy’s top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this day trip from Siena. Led by an expert guide, travel to the cellars to learn about the production process and meet the locals behind the delicious red wine. Then, pause at a family-run winery for an authentic Tuscan lunch before exploring the village of Montalcino and the abbey of Sant'Antimo. Stop for additional tastings along the way and conclude with transportation back to Siena. Group size is reserved to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Tuscany is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Siena. Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 as you visit a historical cellar and educate your palate to recognize subtle flavors with the help of a sommelier. Plus, a choice of morning or afternoon departure means you can slot this tour into even the busiest of sightseeing schedules.

Spend an afternoon in the wine town of Montalcino, tasting the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and learning about wine production. This tour from Siena that tasting of local wine paired with salami and cured meat. Admire views of the Tuscan countryside from the pretty hill town and discover the region’s generations-old winemaking traditions.

Take a tour of Siena with a local, and get the lowdown on the city that the guidebooks can’t give. In a small group that’s limited to just ten people, you’ll explore Siena by foot to discover the history behind the UNESCO-listed Piazza del Campo and its nearby monuments, and sample classic food from Tuscany with Chianti wine.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Stroll the charming Medieval streets of a Tuscan hill town with this 2-hour private tour of Siena. Learn about Siena's hidden gems from a knowledgeable guide in between visits to its most popular sights.

Visit San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Montalcino on a day trip from Siena, and discover medieval architecture, wine, and stunning views of Tuscany. With ample free time in each of the hill towns, the tour also includes lunch at a Monteriggioni winery plus samples of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino wine.

Indulge in one of Italy's most beautiful cities, Siena, during this sightseeing tour. An expert guide gives you an insider's view of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. Linger for a while in Piazza del Campo, the superlative square that is home to the Palio, a wild horse race that takes place every July and August. Stroll the streets with your guide learning about the history of the place. Visit the Duomo, Siena's stunning cathedral, and stroll right in thanks to your skip-the-line ticket. 

Siena has one of the most intact medieval cityscapes in Italy and with this walking tour, you can take in the hill town’s top sights in just two hours. Skip the hassle of following a map and instead head straight to the highlights with a guide. Stroll past Piazza del Campo, town hall, and Basilica of San Domenico, plus stop in the cathedral to marvel at works by Donatello and Bernini.

Maximize time in Siena with a guided walking tour through the medieval city streets. Starting from the Basilica of San Domenico, pass through Piazza del Campo and see the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall). Then, head to the Cathedral to admire its architecture and the beautiful polychrome marble. Upgrade your experience to include a guided tour of the cathedral's interior.

Get medieval on this guided tour from Sienna to San Gimignano and Volterra. Head to the marvelously diminutive hilltop town of Monteriggioni and then stop for a while in UNESCO world Heritage-listed San Gimignano with its plethora of medieval towers and commanding views over the Tuscan countryside. Finally, spend some time in an alabaster workshop in Volterra before indulging in a rustic lunch at a Tuscan farm. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention from the guide. 

Taste your way through Tuscany with this full-day wine tour of Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano from Siena. Visit the charming town of Pienza and stop for one wine tasting each in Montepulciano and Montalcino.

Become a pilgrim of sorts and take a scenic hike on the historic Via Francigena, an old pilgrimage route that stretched from Canterbury in England to Rome. The rural route takes you through villages, vineyards, and some of the most scenic countryside in Tuscany. Best of all, once you get to the medieval village of Monteriggioni you're rewarded with a wine tasting. At the end, head back to Siena via train.

Leave the planning and driving to someone else on this daylong winery tour specializing in Brunello di Montalcino—a wine produced in the vineyards around the town of Montalcino. Visit historic wine cellars and vineyards, have lunch in a winery in the hill town of Montalcino itself, and visit a winery in the nearby Nobile di Montepulciano area for good measure.

Sample Italy's flagship Brunello di Montalcino wine in the hills where it’s produced with this exclusive winery tour and tasting at a medieval castle. Join a sommelier for a stroll through the vineyards to learn about the history and production of Brunello at this family-run estate, then relax over a tasting that pairs three different wines with local specialties. Cap off your experience with a three-course Tuscan lunch.

Tuscany is known for its excellent vintages, but the world of Tuscan wine can be overwhelming for a novice. With this informal wine class, you’ll get your bearings and learn to recognize the most important and storied wines of Tuscany. Delve into the history of Tuscany’s wine production, discover the different wine-producing areas and grapes, and sample a number of reds and whites from the region.

Castello di Bossi produces some of the best wines in the world, making the production house one of the most famous among those working in the sector

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

Experience the best of Tuscany—cheese and wine, of course!—on this private tour from Siena. You’ll admire fabulous scenery in the Val d’Orcia, learn about cheese making during a tour at an organic dairy farm, visit the World Heritage–listed town of Pienza, and enjoy tastings of the region’s renowned Brunello wine during a cellar tour at a winery in the hilltop town of Montalcino. With a privately guided tour, enjoy a more personalized experience.

Take your Tuscan wine tasting to the next level with this one-of-a-kind experience set in an authentic medieval aqueduct hidden below the historic city center. Settle in among brick vaults and tunnels dug directly into the stone to sip a selection of Brunello di Montalcino and Super Tuscan wines from the vineyards of Siena and Chianti, paired with local cheese.

Spend a day visiting Volterra with its splendid Roman Theater and the "Beautiful Towers" of San Gimignano. A trip from the Etruscan period to the Renaissance. A wonderful experience among wine, local food, vineyards, olive trees and rows of cypresses in the most genuine Tuscany. Itinerary: • Meet your driver at your location • 1st stop in Volterra, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Tuscany, visit of the Historic City and the Roman Theatre. • For lunch we will move to a Tuscan farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a tuscan lunch with 5 wine tastings • After lunch we will drive through the rolling hills of Chianti, among olive groves, cypresses and vineyards to the medieval town of San Gimignano • We will visit the magnificent Towers of the city and discover the legend of the Black Rooster. In the main square you will taste the best ice cream in the world (Gelateria Dondoli) • The return is expected around 17:00 Take a look: "What to Expect"...

Our family business San Giorgio a Lapi is located 6 km from Siena, on the border between Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi. In the shade of the white mulberry, in the suggestive panoramic terrace, you can taste 3 glasses of wine of our production and enjoy a typical Tuscan platter admiring the small Church of San Giorgino, which since 1109 has been placidly observing our vineyards and our olive trees.

This experience is a tasting journey in which you will try some of the best food & wine products from Central Italy, with a focus on our beautiful Tuscany region. The experience consists of nine selected products paired together, all of them described by your private Italian food dealer. Obviously, this experience is not a class so feel free to experiment different pairings and new flavors. Details: Traditional Method Saffron Beer Toscano IGP Extra-virgin Olive Oil Handmade Crescia Rosso di Montalcino DOC Duck breast speck Pecorino Toscano Stagionato DOP Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP