Tuscany Tour from Florence: Small Group Villages, Wine & Cooking Lunch in Italy, San Gimignano

Experience the authentic heart of Tuscany on a full-day small group tour combining medieval villages, wine tastings, and a hands-on cooking class. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned GT coach or minivan and enjoy a relaxed yet rich itinerary led by an expert multilingual tour leader.

Depart from Florence and head into the Chianti countryside. The first stop is Castellina in Chianti, where you’ll have free time to explore the historic center and enjoy the village atmosphere.

Continue to Monteriggioni, one of Tuscany’s most iconic walled villages. Here you’ll visit a renowned wine estate and enjoy a guided wine tasting, discovering local Chianti wines.

Late morning brings you to Poggio ai Laghi for a true Tuscan highlight: a hands-on cooking class followed by a traditional lunch ,tuscan menu including Self made first course/Pici with zafferano, zucchine, salsiccia and Self made desserts/Tiramisù and 4 wines

In the afternoon, visit San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers and UNESCO-listed historic center, with free time to explore at your own pace. The tour continues through the countryside with stops in San Quirico and Certaldo, a beautifully preserved hill town, before returning to Florence in the evening.

This tour is ideal for travelers looking to experience Tuscany beyond the classics, combining culture, wine, landscapes, and local cuisine in one unforgettable day.