From Florence: Private Half-Day Tour - Chianti Classico Wine Experience
5 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English, Italian
5 hours
09:00
What you'll do
Dedicate your day to a breathtaking visit to the ancient vineyards and medieval villages within the beautiful Chianti wine region. Travel in a luxury minivan through rolling green hills with a private driver, who will remain at your disposal throughout the day. Tour some of the best small, organic family-owned wineries in the area where you can learn about traditional production methods. Spend time tasting local artisanal products such as extra virgin olive oil and renowned varieties of wine including the famous Chianti Classico. This private tour can also be customized according to your preference: include an optional Tuscan lunch on a local farm!
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 5 hours
- 2Group Size: 1-8 people
- 3Start Time: 9 AM
- 4Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included
- 5Impruneta Village: Passage through the picturesque village of Impruneta famous for the Terracotta.
- 6Greve in Chianti, Tuscany: A nice stop in the small town of Greve in Chianti located in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine area, and home of the famous navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano. A little of our time is certainly due to the ancient Falorni butcher shop where we could taste some snacks of the fabulous local cold cuts and cheeses.
- 7Castello di Montefioralle, Tuscany: Originally a castle in the Middle Ages, Montefioralle is truly a pearl of Tuscany, (to miss it would be a sin) with its 79 inhabitants is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. A nice stop for stroll and some photos in the narrow stone streets.
- 8Brogioni Maurizio Azienda Vinicola: Here we are at our wine tasting/light lunch! Guests of a small producer of high quality wines!! Here the production is completely manual since the harvest of the grapes, the Chianti Classico is produced and certified organic!
- 9Badia a Passignano, Tuscany: Relaxing stop in order to view the medieval borgo of Badia a Passignano.
- 10End Time: Approximately 2 PM
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation (in Downtown Florence)
- Transportation by Mercedes-Benz Minivan, Air-Conditioned
- English-speaking licensed driver
- On-Board WiFi
- Wine Tasting (Approx €15 per person to be paid upon arrival)
- Lunch (Approx €25 to €35 per person, to be paid upon arrival)
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Unfortunately, this tour is unable to accommodate wheelchair users
Meeting Points
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included within this tour
- Kindly arrive at your meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
- The tour runs rain or shine
- In the event of bad weather, umbrellas are provided by your driver
- Flexible departure is available upon request prior to booking from 9:00am to 2:00pm
- This tour/experience is for a maximum of 8 travellers (your private party)
- Upon request, during the reservation we can organize lunch in wine cellars or on farms, this is a highly recommended experience, especially for wine lovers. (They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free lunches, and accommodate allergies. Upon request 24hrs before the tour)
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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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