It is a small group tour to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena, the 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 transport on the way; whilst seeing 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 approximately one hour in San Gimignano and one and a half to two hours in Siena 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 days outing to Tuscany 's most famous hill top towns

Gourmet Tuscan Menu and Wine Tasting

Wine tasting of the Estate's quality:

Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg
Rosato di San Gimignano Doc
Chianti Colli senesi Docg

A 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
a pasta with fresh local ingredients
Desert
The Estate's Vinsanto with cantuccini.

Shopping Suggestions
What to buy in Siena and San Gimignano
Both 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 bisquits 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.