Half day Chianti Vineyard Escape from Florence with Wine Tastings
5 hours
Group 1+
English
5 hours
What you'll do
Your wine escape starts with pickup in a fully-fitted bus with free Wi-Fi from the Piazzale Montelungo bus terminal next to the Santa Maria Novella Train Station in Florence. Take a seat and head to the Chianti wine region while your guide tells you about the history of the regional wine production. Take the famous Chianti Road to two wine estates. Try 3 to 4 different types of wine at each estate, along with local olive oils, cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Walk among the vineyards and visit the cellars, where you learn about local wine-production methods. After the winery visits, snap photos of the Tuscan countryside from a panoramic terrace on the Chianti road. Your wine tour ends back at the Piazzale Montelungo bus terminal in Florence.
Highlights
Half-day Chianti wine experience from Florence
Travel through the rolling hills and historic vineyards of the Tuscan countryside
Tour two wineries to taste excellent Chianti wine and Tuscan finger food
Meet winemakers and learn about traditional production methods
Itinerary
- 1For those of you looking for a breathtaking tour of Tuscany during the morning light or during the golden hours of the afternoon, this tour is perfect for you! Meet your friendly tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Grab a seat on the comfortable coach bus, and prepare to depart! During your journey to the Chianti wine region, your guide will dive into fascinating facts and information regarding the history of wine production and Gallo Nero (Black rooster). The drive will take about 40 minutes
- 2
Take in breath taking views of the Chianti countryside. A truly unforgettable experience awaits you… You will visit 2 charming wine estates in the heart of the Chianti wine region. Both estates overlook the rolling hills and lush land. You will be served up to 3-4 different types of wine in each wine estate, together with some local products, such as extra virgin olive oil, cheese and balsamic vinegar.
You will also walk among the vineyards and breath in the atmosphere lost in the world famous Tuscan sun: olive groves, rolling hills, cypresses and lush vegetation will be your only travel companions...Together with the best Chianti wines of course! Visit the cellar and learn some interesting facts about the wine production.
- 3
After your delicious (and picture-perfect!) wine tastings under the Tuscan sun, it will be time to head back to Florence. You will arrive back to Piazzale Montelungo full of happy memories
What's Included
Possibility of buying wine, oil, balsamic vinegar and other regional products
English only tour leader
Sampling of up to 3-4 different types of wines at each winery and extra-virgin olive oil
Visits of two charming wine estates with tour of the wine cellars and its vineyards
Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
Tasting of delicious regional products during the wine tastings
What's not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Notes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Kindly note that if you are traveling with a group of friends but each of you makes a single booking, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to the same bus
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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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