The Best of Tuscany Tour

Experience the highlights in a few hours. This is the Best of Tuscany with a very small group, shimmering olive groves, glorious vineyards; three quintessential medieval hilltop towns (Tuscany's most famous) and iconic Tuscan views. We bring the past to life with incredible stories while walking the same paths of famous artists from ages past and seeing classic Tuscan landscapes. If you have limited time and want to see Tuscany's most famous and beautiful hilltop towns, experience a historic wine estate and cellar in a magnificent setting, taste great wines and savor a delicious gourmet Tuscan lunch at an authentic ancient Tuscan wine estate then this is the tour for you! Bring your camera!

Meets: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in our Office at 8.30 am, returns by 5.30 pm
Cost: 140 Euro per person
Includes: a great guide, transport, delicious Tuscan lunch, cellar visit, wine tasting;
Group Size: Minimum 4 people and maximum 7 or 14 people, depending on bookings. 
Weather: This tour runs rain or shine.


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** Suitability for Children: Children are welcome on this tour however we are not able to provide car seats and by law children can not ride on a parent's lap. This tour is suitable for children able to occupy a seat and wear a seat belt . **

In Depth Description of The Best of Tuscany Tour
The Best of Tuscany is an 8-hour tour to San Gimignano, Siena and Monteriggione, three remarkable medieval towns in the Chianti region. To facilitate your enjoyment, our guide explains the history and highlights of each fascinating hill town in private air-conditioned transport on the way while you enjoy the very beautiful and aptly famous Tuscan landscape.

The guide also stops for photo opportunities at particularly scenic locations. Upon arrival at each town our guide gives you time to explore after pointing out the best places to see artisan's studios, local producers of typical Tuscan products, nice places to 'people watch' while enjoying a cold drink and where to explore the town's highlights. You are given time in San Gimignano, Siena and Monteriggione where you can choose to just soak up the atmosphere or try one of the other activities outlined above. The tour also includes a gourmet light Tuscan lunch of quality products produced in Tuscany. You also visit a classic Tuscan wine estate with an introduction to Tuscan wine and a wine tasting and olive oil tasting. This tour is designed to give maximum enjoyment for a day's outing to Tuscany's most famous hill top towns

The Best of Tuscany tour Gourmet Tuscan Menu and Wine Tasting

Some of the Estate's wines:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg
Rosato di San Gimignano Doc
Chianti Colli Senesi Docg

The Best of Tuscany Tour - light Tuscan Lunch with Gourmet Tuscan Products

Olives produced by the estate
Peperoni aromatizzati all'aceto di Vernaccia
Cipolline all'aceto di Chianti
Melanzane al funghetto
Ricotte alle erbe con pomodori secchi sott'olio
Gorgonzola naturale con olio extravergine di oliva prezzemolo e limone
Pecorino cheese with honeys (acacia, sulla girasole o melata di quercia)
Tuscan Salami and hams (prosciutto, salame, finocchiona, salame piccante)
Bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil Crostini
Insalata di farro with fresh tomato and basil
Or Pasta with fresh local ingredients
Dessert: The Estate's Vinsanto with cantuccini.

Menu changes daily

The  Best of Tuscany Tour Shopping Suggestions:
What to buy in Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggione:
These towns are great for quality small gifts to take home. Beautiful, locally produced traditional design ceramics are available in both towns. San Gimignano is an 'art town' with a large variety of artists' studios to browse. Salami, cheeses, traditional cakes and biscuits like Siena's famous Pan Forte. Ask your guide to point out great shops with high quality produce. The wine estate you visit has a great selection of wines and olive oils.

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