From Florence: Winery Tour with Tasting and Dinner in Chianti
Group 1+
What you'll do
Escape the hustle of Florence with a peaceful drive into the Chianti countryside, where you'll be greeted by rolling hills, medieval towns, and endless vineyards. The tour begins at a family-owned wine estate, where a local guide shares the secrets of Chianti winemaking during a walk through the vineyards and cellars, followed by a wine and olive oil tasting paired with Tuscan snacks. Next, explore the charming village of Greve in Chianti, known for its unique triangular piazza, before ending the day with a picturesque Tuscan dinner among the vines, featuring seasonal specialties and estate-produced wines.
Highlights
- Scenic Drive: Enjoy a short and peaceful drive from Florence through stunning views of rolling hills, medieval towns, luxurious villas, and endless vineyards
- Family-Owned Wine Estate: Visit an authentic winery where a local guide will lead you through the vineyards and cellars, revealing the secrets of Chianti winemaking
- Engaging Experience: Learn directly from the producer about their experience at the winery, with opportunities to ask questions about the Tuscan lifestyle and winemaking
- Wine Tasting: Sample pristine Chianti wines paired with fresh olive oil and delicious Tuscan snacks
- Visit Greve in Chianti: Explore the “Gateway to Chianti,” famous for its unique triangular piazza, with time to roam and enjoy the charming village
- Tuscan Dinner Among the Vines: Conclude the day with a beautiful dinner featuring seasonal Tuscan specialties and estate-produced wines, set amidst a picturesque vineyard
Itinerary
- 1Start Time: 8 AM to 2:30 PM
- 2Tour Duration: Approximately 6.5 hours
- 3Meeting Point: Montelungo Square Bus Terminal, Florence
- 4Group Size: Up to 20 participants
- 58:00 AM - Departure from Florence
- 6Meet at Montelungo Square Bus Terminal. Board the comfortable transport for a short, peaceful drive into the Chianti countryside
- 7Enjoy stunning views of rolling hills, medieval towns, luxurious villas, and endless vineyards along the way
- 89:00 AM - Visit to Family-Owned Wine Estate
- 9Arrive at an authentic, family-owned winery. A local guide will lead a tour of the vineyards and cellars, revealing the secrets behind making world renowned Chianti wine
- 10Engage with the producer as they share insights about Tuscan life and winemaking, followed by a tasting session featuring Chianti wines, fresh olive oil, and Tuscan snacks
- 1111:00 AM - Explore Greve in Chianti
- 12Head to the charming village of Greve in Chianti, known as the "Gateway to Chianti." Your guide will highlight the town's unique triangular piazza, with free time to explore the village on your own
- 1312:30 PM - Tuscan Lunch Among the Vines
- 14Conclude the tour with a scenic Tuscan lunch set among the vines at a picturesque location
- 15Indulge in seasonal Tuscan specialties paired with exquisite wines produced by the estate
- 162:00 PM - Return Journey to Florence
- 17Begin the drive back to Florence, soaking in the final views of the Chianti countryside
- 182:30 PM - Tour Conclusion
What's Included
- Professional expert English-speaking tour leader
- Guided visit to 2 wineries with tasting of excellent wines and olive oil
- Typical Tuscan appetizers: assorted cold cuts, cured meats, local specialty cheeses, freshly made bruschettas
- Visit to Greve in Chianti with free time to explore at your leisure
- Tuscan dinner among the lovely vineyards of a local wine estate
- Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fi
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, other than those specified
- Gratuities
- Any other services not specified
Meeting Points
- Tours and news kiosk at Montelungo Square bus terminal.Piazzale Montelungo is a bus terminal. On the right side of the street, you can see the parking lot where buses will be parked; you have to go to the left side of the street, under the brick walls of the train station. Here there is an iron kiosk with a fuchsia banner and another pink kiosk. Our team will be in front of the kiosk doing the check in, wearing fuchsia t-shirts
- Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point 10 to 20 minutes prior to the start
Notes
Important Information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- A vegetarian or vegan menu is always available on request
- In the case of bad weather, the dinner will take place inside the winery
- Children will be offered soft drinks during wine tastings
- Please inform us of any intolerances or allergies at the time of booking
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
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