Day Trips from Siena to Tuscany

See the hills of Tuscany in true Italian style with this action-packed day trip on a Vespa scooter from Siena. Set off on your scooter through the Tuscan countryside, your guide leading the way, as you and other scooter-riding participants make your way to a Chianti winery for lunch. Tour the vineyards and cellars, sample some wine and indulge in an antipasto lunch before heading back to Siena.

Visit San Gimignano and Montalcino on a small-group 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 Montalcino winery plus samples of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino wine.

See Tuscany in classic Italian style by exploring the rustic region via a vintage Fiat 500, the classic, beloved and diminutive Italian automobile. Get picked up at your hotel in Siena and then ride to the stunning hilltop town of Monteriggioni, cruising through the rolling hills of Chianti along the way. Stop at a local vineyard and sample some delicious Italian wines with a hearty lunch of local fare. Follow the guide in a caravan. The number of participants on this small-group tour is limited to just ten, so you’re sure to get plenty of personalized attention from the guide.

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. 

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.

Taste your way through Tuscany with this full-day wine tour of Pienza and Montepulciano from Siena. Visit the charming town of Pienza and stop for one wine tasting each in Montepulciano. You also enjoy plenty of free time to explore each village on your own.

Discover Tuscany's stunning landscape, culinary delights and UNESCO-listed sites on a day trip to Montepulciano and Pienza from Siena. Led by a local guide, admire the architectural gems of the Val d'Orcia region and stop at a dairy farm for lunch and samples of salty Pecorino cheese. Conclude your trip in the scenic hill town of Montepulciano, with an optional visit to a winery. Group size is limited to eight people, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.

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.

Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside in Italian style on an authentic Vespa scooter! Zip along hillside roads past historic villas, medieval villages, olive groves and vineyards. Stop at a local farm and winery for a fresh Tuscan lunch and tasting of Chianti wines. Drive your own Vespa, or ride with an experienced guide if you prefer.

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.

Get up close and personal with Tuscany’s ineffable scenery, and explore with ease, on a full-day tour by electric bike. Meet your guide in Siena and travel by van into the Chianti hills, where you’ll receive your bike and helmet and will get familiar with the gear. With just a small group for company, set off on a tour of the countryside, visit a restored monastery, and head to a local winery, where you can enjoy a traditional meal and generous wine tasting.

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.

Explore Tuscany beyond Florence or Siena with a full-day wine tour. Get picked up at your hotel for a small-group tour to visit local wineries and relax over lunch in the town of Montepulciano. Learn about how wine is made and taste regional specialties including Brunello. Meet the people behind the wine without the hassle of a rental car or navigating between wineries.

Explore the Chianti region, and visit the magnificent town of Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance. In the morning we will arrive in Florence for a visit of the city. We will stop in the best panoramic place to photograph the Renaissance City (Piazzale Michelagelo). After we'll enter in the historic center of the town for a free visit of about 3 hours. (Stops: Palazzo Pitti - Ponte Vecchio - Piazza della Signoria - The Duomo - Piazza Santa Croce - San Lorenzo Market & more..) Later we'll drive inside the Chianti Region, that takes in the iconic landscape of a rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. We'll drive through the vineyards of Chianti, along ancient pilgrimage trails. For lunch we'll feast in a typical Tuscan farm, tasting Lasangna, Pecorino cheese, Ham and the best Wines of our Region. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Medieval town of San Gimignano and its magnificent towers tasting the best gelato of the world. Take a look at: What to expect

Get an extra boost from your electric bike on a half-day bike tour of the Chianti region. Follow your guide through a picturesque landscape of gentle hills with vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, stopping at a 12th-century castle and a winery. Your tour includes a wine tasting, bottled water, and use of all necessary equipment.

Discover the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside by bike on a guided tour from Siena. See the Chianti region from a different perspective. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting as part of this unique experience.

Avoid the hassle of navigating the rural roads and trying to locate the small cellars in Tuscany’s wine country with this wine tour that includes round-trip transportation. Stop for a tour and tasting at one or two scenic wineries near Siena before a lunch break. In the afternoon, visit cellars in Montalcino or the Val d’Arno to sample some of Tuscany’s most historic labels.

Discover the fine wines and rich historical heritage of Chianti on a full-day trip from Siena. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the sublime Tuscan countryside and visit castles cradled by rolling green hills and sprawling vineyards. Visit Castello di Brolio, the esteemed birthplace of Chianti wine, and delve into the opulent chambers of Castello di Ama. Pleasure your palate with fine samples of Chianti Classico wine during tasting sessions and feast on a traditional Italian lunch during your tour. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

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. 

Tuscany is know for its natural beauty and historical places. Here we offer the chance to see Tuscany from a different viewpoint! Here you can enjoy a day out on the Mediterranean where our guests can relax in a totally different atmosphere. A day on SV Idyllic, a comfortable 1980's cruiser During the day we will provide a freshly prepared lunch and drinks and snacks throughout the day. A tour of the local seascape where you will see the outlines of the islands of Gorgona, Capraia, Elba and perhaps Corsica. The more adventurous may want to take part in the sail (conditions permitting) being able to take the helm, raise, sheet and lower the sails and more. We can pause for a ocean swim if required where we also have a paddle board available. Day can be tailored to your needs (duration and start time). We can include the sunset if you don't mind a later start! - Also check out our three day sail to Elba option Tour is cancellable due to inclement weather!

See more of Tuscany with a private guide, and book a day trip to Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Chianti for your personal group of family or friends. After a pickup direct from your Siena hotel, you’ll travel by private vehicle into Tuscany to spend free time in the hill towns of Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Hear tales of Tuscany’s history as you travel, and then return to Siena via Chianti, where a stop can be made for lunch or even a wine tasting (both own expense).

In the heart of Tuscany and Chianti. Hills, vineyards, unspoiled nature. Intact medieval cities. Unforgettable atmospheres.

Spend a day riding along peaceful roads through the scenic, Tuscan hills on an original Piaggio Ape Calessino. Experience a unique way of admiring Chianti's sights, and stop for a wine tasting and delicious lunch along the way.

Explore the Val d'Orcia Region of Tuscany on a private, full-day tour. Stop in Montepulciano to soak up the history of the medieval town and visit a winery where you taste the region’s wines. Sit down for a traditional Tuscan lunch before continuing on to Pienza, a fifteenth-century village filled with antique shops and known to be the birthplace of Pecorino cheese. Finally stop in Montalcino and tastethe sought after Brunello di Montalcino wines while you admire the vineyards and olive groves.