Your day starts with a bus journey from Florence to Siena with your English speaking Tour Leader, who will tell you all about the history and traditions of this town, before meeting with your local guide for a more in depth visit. Renowned for the Palio, which dates to the Middle Ages, this town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a guided tour with skip the line to the magnificent Duomo and reach the Piazza del Campo, once the centre of the political activity and nowadays the symbol of one of the most ancient and intriguing horse races in the world, full of symbols, tradition and intrigues.[readmore]On the way to San Gimignano you will take in the idyllic Tuscany countryside, with its gentle hills, the vineyard that produce the world renowned Chianti wines, the iconic Cypress and Olive trees. Spot the skyline of the tower houses from far and enjoy your free time in the town, where you will have free time to wander on the narrow streets and admire the architecture of this unique UNESCO world heritage site, famous for its medieval tall buildings and encircling walls.
We will also treat you to a small tasting and a glass of the famous local wine, so you can have a true flavor of what Tuscany is about! We will then drive to our last destination, Pisa, for a chance to see the most famous bell tower in the world (from the outside) and the magnificent complex around it, also known as Square of Miracles.
Along the way, your English-speaking Tour Leader will be explaining you about Pisa, its history and will be available for any questions and assistance you may need. The Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Baptistery are architectural masterpieces, and you will be able to admire the elaborated medieval facades, the frescoes and the marble patterns which decorate them. Your Tour Leader will escort you to the entrance of the Cathedral and will provide for a ticket for it.
You will then enjoy the free time at the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) to take some pictures of the complex and the unusual bell tower. The tower owes the bizarre tilted position to the fact that the ground on which is built is soft and was unable to support its foundation.
We will then transfer back to Florence, having covered the best of Tuscany in one day – join and tick 3 iconic jewels off your bucket list!
Lee masThe Pisa Tower is not included. If you wish to reserve tickets, you will have to prebook them independently. You should only book entry times between 17.30 and 18
If you prebook any timings outside of these, you will not be able to enter the monument, or may miss your bus back to Florence
Please be aware that clients must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the driver guide
A special dress code is required to enter any church. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
We recommend brining a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance