From Florence: Private Tuscany Wine Tour with San Gimignano and Lunch from Florence
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From Florence: Private Tuscany Wine Tour with San Gimignano and Lunch from Florence

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From Florence: Private Tuscany Wine Tour with San Gimignano and Lunch from Florence
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From $654.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.

What you’ll do

Explore the heart of Tuscany with visits to two distinguished wineries, where you will indulge in a variety of local wines, including the renowned Chianti Classico and the exquisite Vernaccia white wine. Embark on your adventure at a wine-tasting school just an hour from Florence. A passionate producer will introduce you to four wines, 30-year-old balsamic vinegar, and truffle olive oil, teaching you to appreciate their distinct flavours in a fun, relaxed environment. Later, head to another winery with the iconic San Gimignano towers as a backdrop. Explore vineyards and cellars, uncover the wine-making process, and find perfect food and wine pairings. Your day also features a visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano.
Highlights
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Professional wine-tasting lesson
  • Tasting 9 varieties of wine during the day
  • Tuscan products
  • Tasting session of Extra Virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  • Enjoy 90 minutes of leisure to explore San Gimignano
Itinerary
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Duration: 7 hours
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Group size: 2-8 people
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Start time: 7 days a week at 9.45 AM
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Meeting Point: Piazza della Calza by Porta Romana in front of the blue P (parking) sign in Florence.
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First Winery : An hour from Florence, taste 4 wines: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Super Tuscan, a 30-year-old balsamic vinegar, and truffle oil. Learn to recognise flavours and refine your palate with a wine expert.
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Second Winery: This winery is renowned for producing D.O.C.G. Vernaccia white wine with a view of San Gimignano's famous towers. Winemakers will lead you through vineyards and cellars, sharing wine and oil production secrets and top wine and food pairings. You'll taste 3 wines - Vernaccia white, rosè, and Chianti colli senesi. You can also buy local products and wine at great prices to take home or send as gifts.
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San Gimignano: In the afternoon, enjoy wandering through the narrow streets and shopping in the local stores of Tuscany's most beautiful medieval town. Check out the tower-filled skyline while enjoying ice cream from a world-champion gelateria.
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Drop-off: The tour concludes back to the meeting point.
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End Time : Approximately 5.45 PM.

What’s included

Informative English-speaking tour guide/driver

Transport in the comfort of an 8-seat minivan

Guided visit to 2 Chianti wineries

Wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting

Opportunity to buy and ship local products

Authentic Tuscan lunch with wine pairings

Visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano

Meeting Point
We meet at 9:45am in Piazza della Calza by Porta Romana in front of the blue P (parking) sign in Florence.
Notes

The tour runs rain or shine

Please inform our team of any dietary needs and any minors

Your tour will be led by an expert guide, who is local and has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about Italian food, wine, history, and culture

We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances

Want to make a booking here?
From $654.00
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.