Day trip to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti Classico from Florence

Travel back a thousand years and discover Monteriggioni, take a walk along its walls and gaze out onto its surrounding, stunningly timeless countryside. Make a pilgrimage to postcard perfect San Gimignano, where 13 of its original 72 towers will envelope you and provide a striking and enchanting backdrop to your visit. I know my Tuscan food and wine. I will make sure that our lunch stop of typical Tuscan cuisine in a countryside setting will give you the best experience there is on offer and, of course, you will toast with a glass of Sangiovese or Chianti Classico. Take in the heart-stopping beauty of the Tuscan countryside that leads into the Chianti Classico wine country. Sample distinctive wines, exquisite extra-virgin olive oil, Vin Santo and Grappa, while expert guides reveal the secrets behind this world renowned wine making process. Stroll down a panoramic road in Castellina in Chianti, a Medieval, Florentine stronghold atop a hill, to where an authentic, handmade gelato tasting awaits you!