Florence to Chianti: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
8 hours
Group 1+
English
8 hours
What you'll do
Taste the true essence of the renowned Chianti wine region on a small-group tour from Florence. Visit three hand-picked wineries to tour the wine cellars and taste different varietals like Chianti Classico. Midday, treat your senses to a lunch of fresh regional products like bruschetta, cheese and salami. Finally, travel through the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves and villas, stopping to explore the traditional village of Greve. Group size is limited to 25 for a more personalized experience.
Highlights
A day trip from Florence to the beautiful Chianti wine region
Shop and stroll in the charming medieval village of Greve
Visit three wineries to learn about traditional production methods and taste varietals like Chianti Classico
Don't stress packing food: Savor a lunch of Tuscan specialties
Itinerary
- 1After having meet your guide and your travel companions in Florence depart in the direction of the Tuscan wine country. During the ride your guide will explain the schedule of your day.
- 2
After a 30 minutes ride, you will stop to Fattoria di San Michele a Torri, an organic hilltop winery of 370 hectares; the estate is 211 meters above sea level, right in the middle of the most well known wine regions of Classic Chianti and Chianti Colli Fiorentini. Here after the visit you will taste a selection of their wines and olive oil
- 3
Leave the first estate and during the 45 minutes ride to the second stop admire the famous Tuscan countryside (rolling hills, huge vineyards, olive trees, etc).
- 4
Your experience at the second winery will start with an introduction about the history of the estate, with the explanations about the wine making process, and all the secrets to produce the Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil, famous all over the world. After the visit, take a seat to enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, etc.) and the olive oil, one of the most important ingredients of the italian cooking.
- 5
After a panoramic ride along one of the most beautiful wine road in the world, you will reach Greve in Chianti, (a typical village of the Chianti Classico countryside) and the birthplace of the famous Tuscan explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan who discovered the New York Harbor; here you will spend approx. 30/45 minutes to admire the Piazza Matteotti, a gently sloping square which is the hub of life in Greve, and have a look at the many local shops and wine stores, including the famous butcher shop Falorni, etc.
- 6
The last stop is at Poggio Torselli, a family-owned historical Villa/Winery, where you will have the chance to admire the views over Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian garden in the area (weather permitting). Taste their genuine products, made with the deepest respect for the cultivation traditions of the territory, with almost the totality of the plants being represented by indigenous varietals, particularly Sangiovese. The third stop represent the perfect way to conclude your wine and food experience and complete your overview about the Tuscan wines by comparing the products and the philosophy of 3 different wine makers of the area.
- 7
Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence
What's Included
Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
Quick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area
Small group tour: no crowds and more personalized experience
Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
Typical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
Free wi-fi on board
What's not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Notes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option available on request
Due to uneven surfaces, and a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
Itinerary and/or visited wineries may change, based on their availability
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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