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Chianti wine area, San Gimignano with stop in Pisa – Private Shore Excursion from Livorno
Leaning Tower in Pisa And as added value we reach the ancient port town of Pisa, the hometown of the great astronomerGalileo, where you can take a close up inspection of the Leaning Tower of Pisa – to see it first hand is breathtaking! We visit the Field of Miracles, Pisa’s centrepiece and stage set – home to the Duomo, the Tower and the Baptistery, all exquisite examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture built in the centuries before Pisa’s enemies, Florence and Siena, built their respective cathedrals. The Leaning Tower is almost 56 meters tall (about 183 ft). Building began in the 1100s but took amost 200 years to complete! It leans at about 4 degrees, making it one of the most famous and iconic buildings not only in Italy but in the world. After restoration work ended in 2001 the tower was opened to the public and today can be climbed. The “field” (indeed the surrounding area is covered in bright green grass) earned its romantic nickname from Italian poet Gabriele d’Annunzio and is testament to the power the city had long ago in the Middle Ages. A wonderful spot to soak in the elegant sights, take creative photographs or wander off down the local streets, the “Fields of Miracles” always succeeds in capturing the imagination of its numerous and passionate visitors.
Chianti Wine Area – Wine Tasting
Most of you have surely heard more than once the word “Chianti” but until you have visited it you have absolutely no idea what means… A trip to Chianti area represent a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Spending a day between fabulous vineyards and olive groves will let you understand why this wine is so famous all over the world! We will present you the most appreciated tour about wine tasting but remember that our secret is a personalized service, we give you a suggestion only, let us know your desire…
Visit a Chianti Castle
Here you can choose to have the “simple wine tasting”, a visit to the castle, to the gardens, the centuries-old ageing cellars and the wild boars that breed naturally in the surrounding woods. Then the local guide will show you the way as the wine is made and, most important will let you taste the various products of the farm, together different wines, each one to accompany different meats. The “complete wine tasting” instead offer you, after the visit of the Castle as explained above, a complete lunch based on all products of the farm each one accompany with the wine that is the most indicated to drink together… Something that you will never forget!
San Gimignano
Only one hour and half to reach the medieval village of San Gimignano, passing through the most wonderful Tuscan countryside. The rolling slopes are covered with vineyards and silvery green olive grows, like a picture. Only this spectacle would be more than enough to enjoy this tour! Fortified walls and watchtowers show power and prosperity in the Middle Ages. Only thirteen of the town’s original 76 towers remain. Enjoy your time to stroll the narrow cobbled streets taking San Gimignano’s sights, Piazza della Cisterna, the Collegiata in Piazza del Duomo, a Romanesque cathedral known.
For groups larger than 8 a city tax check point will be added for the bus entrance to Florence for (215.00 euro), Pisa (130.00 euro), Siena (100.00 euro), San Gimignano (60.00 euro), Lucca (35.00 euro), Livorno Pier (60.00 euro), La Spezia Pier (100.00 euro) Consequently, it is much cheaper to book one or more minibus with 8 seats with a real english speaking driver on board.
