Private Tour: "FRANCIGENA WAY" in Chianti with Lunch & 2 Wine-tastings

About this tour

Trace the medieval pilgrim route through Chianti on this 11-hour private tour, stopping in Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni. Walk sections of the Via Francigena where Crusaders once travelled, then settle into a family farm for three courses paired with local wines. Two separate cellar visits let you taste Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan, and regional specialities including balsamic, truffle, and olive oil. Your driver provides historical context as you move between hilltop villages.

Highlights

• Walk segments of the ancient pilgrimage route through Chianti
• Siena's UNESCO-listed streets and medieval architecture
• San Gimignano's distinctive tower skyline up close
• Monteriggioni fortress, guardian of the Via Francigena
• Three-course lunch at a working Tuscan farm
• Chianti Riserva and Super Tuscan tastings at two cellars
• Balsamic vinegar, truffle and olive oil sampling

What to expect

You'll spend the morning walking quieter sections of the historic Via Francigena, connecting the three main stops on foot where feasible. Your driver meets you between villages with cold water and air-conditioned comfort. Around midday you'll arrive at a family-run farm for a sit-down three-course meal, eating what they grow and produce locally. Afternoons split between two independent wineries—not a rushed combined tasting but proper time in each cellar to learn about their methods and taste their range. You'll sample regional wines (Vernaccia di San Gimignano included), then oils, vinegars, and truffles sourced from nearby producers.

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