12 Aug 2025
Our driver & guide picked us up at our hotel and we set off to see Siena, San Gimignano, the countryside and had lunch at a lovely winery. It was a fun, relaxing and informative day. We learned quite a bit about Italian culture and the economy. We were dropped off in the center of Siena, outside the main gate at San Gimignano and had free time to wander, get gelato, and shop. There wasn't time to pop into museums or tour the churches but you could do it if you were quick.
Our side quest to a winery was a magical experience. The winemaker greeted us like family and we had a wonderful time learning about their history, the wines, and enjoyed a simple but tasty lunch while we sampled all the wines. It was only our group of three and another couple, so it didn't feel at all like we were part of a mass tour. It felt very personal.
At the end of the tour we were taken back to our hotel and we all agreed it was a great way to spend our last day in Florence.