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VISITS AND EXCURSIONS

We feature monolingual walking tours in San Gimignano or excursions in the surroundings with sharing bus with an average of 25/35 participants or in a small groups who desire to discover the cultural heritage and the local gastronomy. We offer access to museums and cultural sites, with pro- fessional and authorized local guides.

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Customize your city break with professionally-guided Culture & leisure tours to heritage sites and experience new ways to visit the city and its surroundings with us.

Expert local tour guides All of our tour guides are experts, profesional and and tour escorts friendly.

Our tours are performed in English, Spanish, French, Speaking your language Portuguese and German languages.

Departures always No minimum number of participants requested for guaranteed most of our tours and activities.

Reach the surroundings of San Gimignano and live Fantastic day excursions the wonders of in an easy and affordable way.

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High Season 2020 Valid from 1st April to 15th November 2020 VISITS AND EXCURSIONS

2 hD Dinner in the Chianti Vineyards...... 7 all rates are per person 10 FD Chianti & Castles Small Group Tour...... 8 12 HD Small Group Tour...... 9 Cancellation Policy: Till 72 hours before clients arrival: no penalty 14 FD 500 Vintage Tour and Chianti Roads Small Group Tour...... 10 From 72 hours or no show: 100% penalty 16 FD Safari Chianti Experience...... 11 Children discounts (please provide date of birth on the booking): 18 HD Horseback Riding...... 12 Will be communicated at the moment of the reservation 19 FD Chianti E-Bike tour...... 13 20 FD Ape Calessino, Chianti Tour ...... 14

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SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 4 SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 5 75€ 2 Dinner in the Chianti Vineyards ADULT Experience the ancient farmer’s tradition with a dinner HD 37,50€ in the vineyards CHILD 3-12 YEARS OLD

FREE 0-2 YEARS OLD

Visits and Excursions Enjoy a magical evening in the Chianti region and live the unforgettable experience of a dinner in the vineyards. Start off by visiting the farm’s wineries and tasting some delicious , after which you’ll visit the farm’s historic chapel and enjoy an outdoor barbecue accompanied by music and a delightful atmosphere.

SMALL GROUP <20/25 PEOPLE! HALF DAY TOUR

A unique experience designed to give you only the best of what the Chianti region has to WHERE CHIANTI AREA offer in its various declinations: the history, the landscapes, the wine and culinary tradi- tions and the incomparable atmospheres. A starlit dinner right inside the vineyards will INCLUDES TRAVEL BY GT COACH OR MINIVAN WITH give you the chance to immerse yourself in the ancient farmers’ tradition and live an ex- AIR CONDITIONING perience of the senses, soaking up the air, the colors, the flavors and the smells of the EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS countryside. Other than enjoying a delicious typical dinner of local products and dishes, VISIT OF THE ESTATE’S WINERIES ON A you will be surrounded by the splendid and charming landscape made of vineyard rows, WINE ROUTE INSIDE THE ESTATE WITH which so quaintly characterize the Chianti region. The dishes that you will taste, all made TASTING OF WINES DINNER IN THE VINEYARDS of fresh local products, are the fruit of the hard work and care for the land that local pro- ducers have been exercising for centuries. Upon your arrival you will be given a glass for DEPARTURES you to carry along the visit of the farm’s wineries and thus enjoy a number of wine tastings MONDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 6:00 PM (CHECK-IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE on this small-scaled wine route. You will then visit the estate’s historic chapel and finally DEPARTURE) FROM JUNE 1ST TO SEPTEMBER head for dinner, the evening’s main event. The dinner location will be set to offer you max- 30TH imum quality and cosiness, as it will be decorated with candles and torches. Not only the MEETING POINT gentle sounds of the earth and the vineyards will accompany your dinner under the stars, SAN GIMIGNANO, IN FRONT OF PORTA but also a harmonious musical background, which will perfectly match the succession of SAN GIOVANNI dishes. You will taste “pappa al pomodoro” or “ribollita” (both typical recipes from the peo- LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN ple’s folklore) and a barbecue of meat and fresh seasonal vegetables of the farm. Let your- self get carried away by the warmth and fragrances of the barbecue and the perfumes of TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 11:00 PM AT THE the grapevines, which will inebriate your dinner experience. The rural yet elegant scenario MEETING POINT of the estate will perfectly frame and complete your evening.

NOTES: - In case of bad weather conditions the dinner will take place inside the estate’s restaurant - Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved and this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 6 SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 7 80€ 80€ Chianti & Castles Tour Small Group ADULT ADULT 10 12 Brunello di Montalcino Small Group Wine Tour Enjoy Two Wine Tastings and explore the magnificent FD 40€ HD Explore the Countryside and Enjoy two wine tastings 40€ Fortress CHILD 3-12 YEARS OLD CHILD 3-12 YEARS OLD

FREE 0-2 YEARS OLD FREE 0-2 YEARS OLD

Explore the beautiful wine region of Chianti on a half-day scenic tour from San Gimig- Enjoy an half day of culture, wine, and delicious food as you visit some of the most nano, and enjoy a Tuscan landscape of gently rolling hills and vineyards, studded with impressive destinations in . Explore Montalcino and its stronghold and taste cypress trees. Taste superb Chianti wines and Tuscan products. the world-famous wines.

FULL DAY HALF DAY TOUR TOUR

Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque WHERE Brunello, presently considered the best wine in the world, has its ancestral roots in the WHERE Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined. The beautiful ruby-red colour and the CHIANTI AREA passion of the inhabitants of Montalcino and in the ancient winemaking tradition, handed MONTALCINO characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special features that reveal the identity INCLUDES down from one generation to the next. The town of Montalcino, sanctuary of this wine INCLUDES of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti. This wine results from the wise PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/TO produced from grapes, stands on a charming hill that will let you relish its PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/TO ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and originates TRAVEL BY MINIVAN WITH AIR natural wholesomeness. TRAVEL BY MINIVAN WITH AIR from the hilly area from which it draws its name. We will lead you to the discovery of the CONDITIONING FOR A MAXIMUM OF 8 The town, its century old fortress and the best wineries reviewed on specialized maga- CONDITIONING FOR A MAXIMUM OF breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards PEOPLE zines are the main destination of our outing. Great skill in the cellar, which includes a long 8 PEOPLE for centuries, presenting you a harmony of colours that can only be found in the hills of EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS maturation in casks made from valuable wood, make Brunello, holder of the little of “Ital- EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS this region. The sounds, scents and flavours of this land will capture your senses through WINE, OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR ian ambassador in the world of our winemaking reality”, the most highly regarded wine in VISIT TWO FAMOUS ESTATES WITH TOUR TASTING OF THE WINE CELLAR a unique experience that you will live, relish and comprehend by visiting ancient churches, SNACK WITH SLICED COLD MEATS AND the world. You will have the opportunity to taste prestigious wines in the best wineries on FREE TIME IN MONTALCINO AND ITS medieval castles and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time. TYPICAL SALAMI the territory and to discover Montalcino and the wonderful surrounding area. STRONGHOLD The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate where you will take part in a guid- VISIT TWO FAMOUS ESTATES WITH TOUR WINE, OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR ed tour of the wine cellars in order to gain insight into the various stages of wine produc- OF THE WINE CELLAR TASTING tion and in a tasting of the various wines that the winery produces, paired with samples of SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE SNACK WITH SLICED COLD MEAT AND MONTERIGGIONI FORTRESS AND A TYPICAL SALAMI sliced cured meats, bruschetta and salami. During the tour you will see the characteristic LOCAL WINERY fortress of Monteriggioni. There you will find some shops specialized in typical Tuscan DEPARTURES DEPARTURES MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND products, as well as elegant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee or a gelato. Sub- TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT 1:00 PM (CHECK-IN CLOSES sequently, the tour includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another local winery. SATURDAYS AT 1:00 PM (CHECK-IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) MEETING POINT MEETING POINT FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED. CENTRALLY LOCATED. IF NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE IF NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED THE MEETING POINT IS IN SAN GIMIGNANO, MEETING POINT IS IN SAN GIMIGNANO, IN IN FRONT OF PORTA SAN GIOVANNI FRONT OF PORTA SAN GIOVANNI AT 12:45 PM AT 12:45 PM LANGUAGES LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 7:00 PM AT THE MEETING POINT MEETING POINT NOTES: NOTES: Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs.

SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 8 SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 9 150€ 105€ 500 Vintage Tour and Chianti Roads PERSON ADULT 14 26 Safari Chianti Experience Small Group Tour MINIMUM 2 PAX/MAXIMUM 3 Discover the countryside of Tuscany on an ultra-mod- FD PAX PER CAR FD 52,50€ Explore the Chianti Region on Board of an Italian Icon ern Polaris 6 seats quad CHILD 8-12 YEARS OLD PASSEGNERS MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OLD NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Tuscan countryside by vintage Fiat 500 on Experience this adventure in the countryside of Tuscany with an ultra-modern Polaris an 8-hour scenic driving tour. Stop for a light lunch at a Chianti winery. Marvel at me- 6 seats quad driven by an expert driver and enjoy a typical lunch in a Tuscany Farm. dieval villages in the rolling hills of the famous wine region, and more.

SMALL GROUP MIN. 2 - MAX. 4 FULL DAY FULL DAY PEOPLE! TOUR TOUR

Try to imagine how it would be to spend a day like the in the old Italian movies: driving a WHERE A unique experience, a combination of adrenalin and nature, and an unforgettable memo- WHERE vintage FIAT 500 across the Chianti hills and enjoy all the beauty of Tuscany. We are here CHIANTI ROADS ry of Tuscany to bring back home and share with your friends. While seated on board of an CHIANTI AREA to make this perfect day possible. Join us for and we will give you the opportunity to drive INCLUDES ultra-modern Polaris 6 seats quad driven by our driver, you will explore unspoiled corners INCLUDES a fully renovated vintage FIAT 500 while an expert tour leader will guide you through the PICK UP AND DROP OFF FROM/TO of the Tuscan countryside, which are impossible to reach by other means of transport. PICK UP FROM ACCOMMODATION UPON ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST REQUEST best paths and will organize stops in the most characteristic villages: you will discover the PROFESSIONAL TOUR ESCORT You will have the chance to see ancient farmhouses, medieval castles, lovely hamlets and ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION BY real Tuscany in these little gems that have remained the same through the centuries. Here ORIGINAL RESTORED FIAT 500 (MANUAL) breath-taking scenery. We will go boar, deer, fox, hare and pheasant watching. We will MINIVAN TO/FROM DEPARTURE POINT OF you will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch and a wine tasting. This is the TYPICAL LUNCH IN A WINERY IN THE see crystal clear streams full of fish and we will drive across windy paths in vineyards. THE TOUR chance to live the Italian dream for a day and we want it to be unforgettable. COUNTRYSIDE We will stop for lunch in a Tuscany farm completely immersed in nature. Don’t miss our PROFESSIONAL TOUR LEADER AND AN EXPERT DRIVER GUIDED TOUR OF THE WINERY adventurous tour! THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR CIVIL ORIGINAL POLARIS RANGER 6 SEATS LIABILITY THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR CIVIL FUEL AND TAXES LIABILITY HELMET, FUEL AND TAXES DEPARTURES LUNCH IN A TUSCANY FARM (WITH DAILY AT 9:30 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 MIN CROSTINI, SALUMI, CHEESE, PASTA AL RAGÙ, BEFORE DEPARTURE) DESSERT, WATER AND WINE) MEETING POINT FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF DEPARTURES CENTRALLY LOCATED. DAILY AT 9:30 AM (CHECK-IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) IF NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE MEETING POINT IS IN SAN GIMIGNANO, MEETING POINT IN FRONT OF PORTA SAN GIOVANNI AT FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF 9:15 AM CENTRALLY LOCATED OR FROM PORTA SAN GIOVANNI LANGUAGES NOTES: ENGLISH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES To drive the 500 Fiat car is required to sign the rental contract and the following documents are ENGLISH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN necessary: TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM AT THE - driver’s license MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM AT THE - a valid credit card (no ATM, no debit card) MEETING POINT - at the time of the rental a pre-authorization on credit card will be made as a guarantee for any damage, which will be canceled upon return from the tour if there has been no material damage to the vehicle. - the tour will take place also with rain. In case of very bad weather during the tour, and if the NOTES: guide decides that for security reasons it is not possible to continue with the tour, you will be The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure such as bad weather etc. escorted back to the departure point. No refund will be issued as this is beyond our control

SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 10 SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 11 85€ 130€ 18 Horseback Riding PER PERSON 19 Chianti E-Bike tour PER PERSON NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN HD Enjoy the Open Air of the Tuscan Country UNDER 14 YEARS OLD FD Enjoy a Day Riding in the Countryside UNDER 14 YEARS OLD

Discover the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside by bike on a guided tour from Head out on horseback for a ride in the Tuscan countryside on this day tour from San San Gimignano. See the Chianti region from a different perspective. Enjoy lunch and Gimignano. Admire lush vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills, and stunning views. a wine tasting as part of this unique experience.

HALF DAY FULL DAY TOUR TOUR

An old riding school situated in a tranquil and peaceful area immersed between the roll- WHERE How about a change of scenery? A little bit of fresh air, a light breeze and the possibility to WHERE CHIANTI AREA ing hills of the Tuscan countryside. After a short journey on our private air conditioned TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE see Tuscany from a different perspective. Ride your electric bike under the guidance of an minivan, the horses will be there waiting for us. Don’t worry if you haven’t ridden a horse INCLUDES expert tour leader and enjoy this wonderful experience riding across the Chianti country- INCLUDES PICK UP SERVICE before, the experienced staff will make sure you feel confident before leaving for a ride. PICK UP SERVICE side. You will be picked up from your accommodation the centre of and taken to the EXPERT BICYCLE GUIDE TRAVEL BY MINIVAN TO THE Chianti where the adventure will start. From here, you will ride your bike through beautiful We will ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive groves and rolling hills for a col- COUNTRYSIDE WITH AIR CONDITIONING ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL lection of breath taking and unforgettable views. EXPERT MULTILINGUAL ESCORTS olive groves and past fertile vineyards, you will see and visit Chianti castles and hillside INSURANCE, HELMET AND WATER ORIENTATION HORSE RIDING LESSON villa estates until you stop for a light lunch at a local Chianti winery, where you will taste BOTTLE 1 HOUR RELAXING HORSE RIDE some of the local wines. Participants are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes LIGHT LUNCH HELMET before the start of all tours, and to please wear comfortable sport clothing. The tour runs WINE TASTING DROP OFF SERVICE rain or shine. Only in case of heavy rain the tour will not operate. This will be decided upon DROP OFF SERVICE DEPARTURES departure and customers are asked to check in at meeting point in any case, in order to DEPARTURES DAILY AT 9:30 AM AND AT 4:00 PM (CHECK claim for reimbursement. Should heavy rain happen during the tour, a minivan support MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS AT IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) 9:30 AM (CHECK-IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE will be provided. DEPARTURE) MEETING POINT FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY MEETING POINT IF CENTRALLY LOCATED FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF IF NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE CENTRALLY LOCATED MEETING POINT IS IN SAN GIMIGNANO, IF NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE IN FRONT OF PORTA SAN GIOVANNI MEETING POINT IS IN SAN GIMIGNANO, IN AT 9:15 AM FRONT OF PORTA SAN GIOVANNI AFTERNOON TOUR: THE MEETING POINT AT 9:15 AM IS IN SAN GIMIGNANO, IN FRONT OF LANGUAGES PORTA SAN GIOVANNI AT 3:45 PM ENGLISH LANGUAGES ENGLISH AND ITALIAN TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 5:00 PM AT YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN SAN GIMIGNANO TOUR ENDS APPROX AT 12:00 PM AND AT 6:30 PM AT THE MEETING POINT

SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 12 SAN GIMIGNANO HS 20 13 99€ 20 Ape Calessino, Chianti Tour PER PERSON Visit the Chianti Region on board of the Original FREE 0-12 YEARS OLD FD Piaggio Ape Calessino

Spend a day riding along peaceful roads through the scenic, Tuscan hills on an original Piaggio Ape Calessino. Experience a unique way of admiring Chianti’s sights, and stop for a wine tasting and delicious lunch along the way.

SMALL GROUP

<3 FULL DAY PEOPLE! TOUR

Have fun on board of the typical Ape Calessino by Piaggio along the scenic and peaceful roads WHERE on the Tuscan hills. An alternative way to admire the sights of Chianti, wrapped in the perfumes TUSCAN COUNTRY of the Tuscan countryside and the sound of the working farms. You can join the tour every day INCLUDES and enjoy this experience together with our escorts, who will be showing you around small me- TRAVEL BY MINIVAN FROM SIENA TO THE COUNTRYSIDE WITH AIR CONDITIONING dieval villages situated in the heart of Tuscany. Those who do not feel confident enough about PROFESSIONAL ESCORT riding on their own can opt for riding with one of our expert escorts. The tour along the Chianti ORIGINAL PIAGGIO APE CALESSINO hills lasts all day. You will be stopping in a renowned farm for a wine tasting and a light lunch. THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR CIVIL LIABILITY HELMET LIGHT LUNCH GUIDED TOUR OF THE WINERY DEPARTURES DAILY AT 9:30 AM (CHECK IN CLOSES 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE) MEETING POINT FROM THE ACCOMMODATION ONLY IF CENTRALLY LOCATED IF NOT CENTRALLY LOCATED, THE MEETING POINT IS IN PORTA SAN GIOVANNI (SAN GIMIGNANO) AT 9:15 AM LANGUAGES ENGLISH, SPANISH AND ITALIAN

TOUR ENDS APPROX 5:00 PM

NOTES: The tour will take place also with rain. In case of very bad weather during the tour, and if the guide decides that for security reasons it is not possible to continue with the tour, you will be escorted back to the departure point. No refund will be issued as this is beyond our control.

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Carrani Tours history COMPANY President & Paolo When Benedetto De Angelis founded Owner Delfini Carrani Tours in 1925, he thought about a structured service of transports and General Chiara [email protected] guided tours in Rome, and obtained the Manager Gigliotti first license as Roman bus operator for tourists in the Eternal City. Now, Carrani Tours is not only the first bus family company in Rome, but also one of the main DMC active in the en- SALES, Sales Zena [email protected] tire Italy. PRODUCT Manager Batocchi Official partner of the Vatican Muse- AND HOTELS Product Letizia [email protected] ums, Gray Line Worldwide, Julià Tours CONTRACTS and Ferrovie dello Stato our company Manager Cicconetti works every day for the best experience of each guests. Hotels Contracts Simona [email protected] Manager Fulgenzi

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Working policy: GROUPS Groups Giusi [email protected] In order to avoid problems with your fit reservations, we would like to re- Manager Giovannetti mind you our policy regarding bookings and cancellations: Complain- DEPARTMENT ts have to be received by mail or fax within 60 days from date of the last service provided by Carrani, so we could reply in the most accurate way. Reservations [email protected] Please take note that, every time you send us an e-mail/fax requesting our services, we will always reply in writting. If you request a particular htl that it is not available, we will confirm a similar option (to the requested one). In case of cancellation, we will send an e-mail/fax as confirmation of the cancellation. If you do not receive this confirmation it would means that ACCOUNTING Accounting Paolo [email protected] for us the booking is still operative. So if our provider charges us no show DEPARTMENT Manager Salvati penalites, we will charge you the same penalties. We inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in , Rome, Venice. This tax will be paid directly form clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers before departure. All services must be paid before the participants arrival COMMUNICATION Marketing & Martin [email protected] (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service). AND MEDIA Communication Tartara DEPARTMENT

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