Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip

Itinerary

The full-day trip begins early in the morning with a hotel pick-up. Get on board a luxury air-conditioned coach and relax while you head to Pisa, Galileo Galilei’s hometown and where he created most of his inventions.

Upon arrival in this charming city, you’ll have time to explore Pisa at your own leisure. Take a walk and discover Piazza dei Miracoli and its numerous landmarks like the Cathedral, the Baptistry, the Camposanto Monumentale and last but not least, the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The next stop is the Chianti region in central Tuscany, where you’ll stop at a Wine Cellar to have a delicious typical Tuscan lunch accompanied by excellent selected local wines. The menu consists of typical Tuscan products: salami and pecorino cheese for starters, pasta or lasagna as a main dish and the typical "cantucci biscuits" for dessert. There is also a vegetarian menu available, including vegetable crostini, pasta with tomato, and salad.

After lunch, get back on the coach and climb the hill-top until you come to San Gimignano, Italy’s most beautiful medieval village. Take your time and discover this fascinating area at your own pace strolling along its cobbled streets and squares. San Gimignano’s 14 surviving medieval towers were built by the village’s wealthiest families to demonstrate their power and riches.

After visiting San Gimignano, you’ll take a guided tour of Siena’s historic centre. Follow your guide though the town’s striking streets and squares, past the Piazza del Campo and the Palazzo Pubblico and step into the Siena Cathedral. At the end of the guided tour, you’ll have time to explore more of Siena, have a coffee or go shopping.

The coach doesn’t return to Florence until you have admired one of Tuscany’s sunsets.

The day trip comes to an end at approximately 8 pm at Piazzale Montelungo, back in Florence.

Please note that the tour can sometimes change and start at Siena and finish in Pisa.

Self-Guided Day Trip

You can also reserve an independent full-day trip and save some money if you prefer to visit Siena on your own and don’t want to visit the Siena Cathedral. 

Hotel Pick-Up

• This tour includes a pick-up option from most centrally-located hotels (not apartments) in Florence. When you book the tour, please give us the address of your hotel. If you're staying in the outskirts or near Santa Maria Novella train station, your host will be waiting for you at the arranged meeting point.
• Pick up will be approximately 30 minutes before the tour is due to begin. Once you have made your reservation, we'll contact you with an exact time.

• Important Information

• On certain occasions, such as the Palio de Siena (on 2nd July and 16th August), the cathedral may be closed. On these days, an alternative visit will be taken of the San Domenico Basilica.