Full-Day Siena and Tuscany Tour from Rome with Lunch and Wine Tasting

If you’re short on time in Tuscany, tick off more highlights in less time on an activity-packed day trip visiting Tuscany for the first time. Skip the logistics and research: you've got your transport covered between Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and the Chianti wine region by private 8-seat minivan. Your expert driving guide provides insider insights, and with a small group expect personalized and unique attention.The first stop will be Monteriggioni, the most well-preserved medieval village in Tuscany. This fortress city is also where “The Gladiator” was filmed, and is one of the locations for “Assassin’s Creed”. Along the journey, get ready to immerse yourself in the Italian vibes and learn from your tour leader interesting facts about Tuscany and its famous cuisine. Your second stop, the dreamy town of Siena. During the orientation walk you'll discover its unique architecture passing by the numerous artisan shops and finally stop at one of the most remarkable Piazzas of Italy, Piazza del Campo, site of the famous Palio race every July and August. Get some downtime to relax and explore the city at your leisure; do not miss a visit to the impressive Cathedral.Ride through Chianti's scenic countryside to a Tuscan winery for a lunch with wine and olive oil tasting. Next, visit San Gimignano, where your guide will provide tips. Explore this UNESCO site, known as the 'Manhattan of Tuscany,' at your leisure, before returning to Rome.