Balloon Ride, Lunch, & Car Tour in Tuscany, Siena

Overview

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience as you fly over the scenic Chianti countryside, taking in the magical colors of Tuscany at dawn. You'll start early in the morning and make your way to the launch field just outside of Siena. Watch the exciting process of inflating the balloon as you receive a safety briefing. Depending on wind and weather conditions, your hot air balloon flight takes approximately one hour and may vary at the pilot’s discretion. Because the pilot can’t steer the balloon, it drifts leisurely with the winds. Part of the fun is never knowing what you’ll see or where you’ll land!

Enjoy a gentle descent and landing before sitting down for a picnic breakfast onsite or at a nearby farm. You’ll sip prosecco and nibble local Tuscan produce. Afterward, join your guide and set off on a car tour of the Chianti region!

As you make your way across the Tuscan countryside, you’ll stop to visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Then, enjoy a guided tour of a Chianti winery followed by a traditional lunch featuring the farm's wines. Before returning to Siena, you’ll make one final stop in the walled town of Monteriggioni.

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