Florence to Chianti wine region with 2 wine tastings and vineyards escape
About This Tour
Escape Florence for a relaxing journey into the heart of Chianti, where rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves create one of Tuscany’s most iconic landscapes...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Florence, Chianti · Languages: English
Know before you go: May be operated by a multi-lingual guide; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; Minimum drinking age is 18 years; Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure; Shared tour with other participants
About Florence
Florence
The stomping ground of Michelangelo and Botticelli, and the grand Uffizi, romantic Florence rarely fails to impress. Check out its Renaissance charms with the help of a local tour guide in Florence
What's Included
- Round trip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- Visit of two wineries in the heart of Chianti and the Tuscan countryside
- Walk through the vineyards
- Tasting of 3-4 different types of wine in each cellar (white and red), 7 wines in total
- Tasting of extra virgin olive oil, cheese and regional products to accompany wine tastings
- Possibility to buy wine, oil, balsamic vinegar and local products at advantageous prices
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Piazzale Montelungo, Florence For 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 Chianti Wine Region -1st Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour 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. Chianti Wine Region - 2nd Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour Stop at a breath taking panoramic terrace in the heart of Chianti, take unforgettable pictures and immerse yourselves in pristine Tuscan countryside! Piazzale Montelungo, Florence 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
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Florence, IT · Tour start: Florence, IT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
