Especially for you, Blogoitaliano studied the most interesting routes and excursions from Florence for 1 day and selected the 5 most popular of them. note that some of the excursions presented are in English. You can also always turn to Natalia, our familiar guide to Florence, and draw up your own program with her on the most interesting places in Tuscany.
| Excursion from Florence to Pisa and Lucca | ||
 | The two most famous medieval cities of Tuscany in 1 day. The first is Pisa famous for its leaning tower and cathedral, the second is Lucca, known as the city of hundreds of towers, cathedrals and ramparts. Learn more  | |
| 1 day excursion to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena | ||
 | The successive kaleidoscope of unforgettable medieval cities within the framework of this excursion will be "diluted" by acquaintance with the gastronomic delights of Tuscany. Learn more
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| From Florence to the Cinque Terre | ||
 | A 1-day excursion to the Cinque Terre will allow you to fully enjoy the traditional Italian architecture and the incredible landscapes of the Ligurian coast both from land and from the sea. Learn more
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| To the Chianti Valley at the wheel of a FIAT 500 | ||
 | We offer to go on an excursion from Florence to the Chianti Valley. You will have the opportunity not only to enjoy the emerald landscapes of the vineyards of the valley with traditional tasting, but also to drive a vintage Italian car FIAT 500. Learn more
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Tuscany Chianti Tasting Tour | ||
 | Tuscany is the birthplace of world famous red wines. Within the framework of the excursion, in 1 day you will visit the small colorful towns and wineries of Tuscany, learn the secrets of the production of traditional Italian wines, and you will also be able to fully appreciate their exquisite taste and aroma. Learn more
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Pisa and Lucca: One-Day Bus Tour from Florence
Duration: 11 hours. Language: Russian, English
As part of a one-day bus excursion, you can visit two beautiful medieval cities of Tuscany - Pisa and Lucca.
Miracles Square with the leaning tower and the cathedral is Pisa's most recognizable landmark
The first stop on Piazza Miracles in Pisa, the world famous famous leaning tower. In addition to the tower, you will see the old Camposante Monumental cemetery, intended for the burial of prominent people from the Middle Ages, the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral and other famous city attractions.
After an unhurried walk, a stop is planned at a wine shop where you can taste and purchase exquisite Tuscan wines.
Guinigi Tower in Lucca
The second stop on the route is the city of hundreds of towers, cathedrals and ramparts - Lucca. Here, in the streets and squares, the romantic era of the Middle Ages froze - the era of knights and beautiful ladies, magnificent feasts and the struggle for power.
In Lucca, you can see the Cathedral of St. Martin, built in the VI century, the Amphitheater Square, which used to be used for gladiatorial battles, and the famous Guinigi Tower, on the top of which centuries-old oaks grow.
An excursion to Lucca and Pisa from Florence takes place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. You can find out its cost and other organizational details, as well as reserve a place for the dates of interest here.
Important! This tour is conducted in a group in English, but Natalia, our guide in Florence, has a similar individual tour in Russian. You can read more about Natalya's excursions in this article. Also you can always write her your questions and wishes about excursions to e-mail email protected
Excursion from Florence: Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena in 1 day
Duration: Full day. English language
As part of this tour, in 1 day you can visit 3 famous cities of Tuscany - Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano.
The journey begins with Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, where you will have the opportunity to see the Pisa Cathedral and the famous leaning tower built in the 12th-14th centuries by Bonnano Pisano. A lunch stop is also planned here, where tourists can enjoy traditional Tuscan cuisine.
The medieval city of San Gimignano
The second city that can be seen as part of a one-day bus excursion from Florence, San Gimignano - known for its medieval towers. They still keep the history of the wealth and prosperity of the merchants who once inhabited the town.
As part of an excursion from Florence, you will visit the Siena Cathedral
The last stop is planned in Siena - in the homeland of Italian Gothic. There are no modern buildings. The town literally froze in the past, preserving the beauty and charm of pointed spiers soaring into the sky. As part of the tour, you will learn about the history of Siena, as well as explore its main attractions: Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral.
An excursion from Florence to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena is organized on any day of the week from April to October. You can find out the cost and reserve seats for the required dates here.
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From Florence to the Cinque Terre
Duration: 12 hours. English language
The Cinque Terre National Park, which is proposed to be visited during an excursion from Florence, is perhaps one of the most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. 5 picturesque towns, comfortably located right on the rocky shores of the Ligurian Sea, will give an unforgettable experience to all lovers of incredible landscapes.
As part of an excursion from Florence to the Cinque Terre, you can visit all five towns from Manarola to Riomaggiore, take picturesque paths along the coast, enjoy the beauty of the villages themselves and lemon groves from land and sea, as well as taste traditional Ligurian cuisine.
A group day bus excursion to the Cinque Terre from Florence takes place on any day of the week. You can find the necessary dates here.
Driving a FIAT 500 in the Chianti Valley
Duration: from 3 hours. Russian language
An unusual excursion from Florence to the picturesque hills of the Chianti Valley, famous for its emerald vineyards. During the tour you will not just enjoy the stunning scenery and take spectacular pictures, you will have the opportunity to ride on a vintage Italian car FIAT 500.
Unusual excursion from Florence driving FIAT 500
In addition to an unforgettable trip, tourists will have the opportunity to visit a traditional Italian winery and taste the famous Tuscan wines with traditional dishes.
Chianti Valley is famous for its vineyards
You can sign up for a tour any day, find out the details and arrange participation at this link.
Tuscany Chianti Tasting Tour
Duration: 4.5 hours. Russian language
This tour will bring a lot of impressions to both connoisseurs of incredible landscapes and architecture of ancient towns, as well as connoisseurs of fine wines. In half a day you can visit the towns of San Jiminiano and Certaldo Alto, as well as visit the family winery, where you will learn the secrets of making the famous Tuscan wine and, of course, taste several varieties of the famous drink.
Landscapes of the Val d'Orcia Valley
In addition to wine, it is proposed to taste exquisite Tuscan delicacies as part of the tour, and the most curious travelers will be able to go down with a guide to the wine cellars of the ancient aristocratic family of Guichchirdini-Strozzi.
Brunello di Montalcino - the most famous wine of Tuscany
This excursion from Florence is held any day by prior arrangement. Learn organizational details and book your participation here.
