Chianti Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch From Florence
The Tuscan region of Chianti is known for its wine, but sussing out the best wineries on your own can take hours of research. Skip the hassle and head straight to three hand-picked wineries to tour the wine cellars and taste different varietals on this group wine tour from Florence. Midday, treat your senses to a light lunch of fresh regional products like bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheese, and salami. You'll also travel through the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and villas, stopping to explore the traditional village of Greve.
Highlights
- ✓Discover top wineries in the Chianti wine region that most tourists miss
- ✓Break up your tastings with a stroll in the medieval village of Greve
- ✓Time-saving transportation to fit in visits to three wineries in one day
- ✓Don't stress packing food: Savor a lunch of Tuscan specialties
What you'll see & do
- ✓After having meet your guide and your travel companions in Florence depart in the direction of the Tuscan wine country. During the ride your guide will explain the schedule of your day.
- ✓After a 30 minutes ride, you will stop to Fattoria di San Michele a Torri, an organic hilltop winery of 370 hectares; the estate is 211 meters above sea level, right in the middle of the most well known wine regions of Classic Chianti and Chianti Colli Fiorentini. Here after the visit you will taste a selection of their wines and olive oil
- ✓Leave the first estate and during the 45 minutes ride to the second stop admire the famous Tuscan countryside (rolling hills, huge vineyards, olive trees, etc).
- ✓Your experience at the second winery will start with an introduction about the history of the estate, with the explanations about the wine making process, and all the secrets to produce the Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil, famous all over the world. After the visit, take a seat to enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, etc.) and the olive oil, one of the most important ingredients of the italian cooking.
- ✓After a panoramic ride along one of the most beautiful wine road in the world, you will reach Greve in Chianti, (a typical village of the Chianti Classico countryside) and the birthplace of the famous Tuscan explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan who discovered the New York Harbor; here you will spend approx. 30/45 minutes to admire the Piazza Matteotti, a gently sloping square which is the hub of life in Greve, and have a look at the many local shops and wine stores, including the famous butcher shop Falorni, etc.
- ✓The last stop is at Poggio Torselli, a family-owned historical Villa/Winery, where you will have the chance to admire the views over Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian garden in the area (weather permitting). Taste their genuine products, made with the deepest respect for the cultivation traditions of the territory, with almost the totality of the plants being represented by indigenous varietals, particularly Sangiovese. The third stop represent the perfect way to conclude your wine and food experience and complete your overview about the Tuscan wines by comparing the products and the philosophy of 3 different wine makers of the area.
- ✓Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence
What's included
- ✓Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
- ✓Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
- ✓Quick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area
- ✓Small group tour: no crowds and more personalized experience
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
- ✓Typical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option available on request
Due to uneven surfaces, and a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
Itinerary and/or visited wineries may change, based on their availability
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
For cruise ship passengers only: if your ship docks at Livorno or La Spezia Port, be advised that the driving time to the meeting point in Florence is approx. 2 hours. Before booking, be sure your ship schedule works with our departure times, and you have your own transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back.
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.
Chianti Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch From Florence
The Tuscan region of Chianti is known for its wine, but sussing out the best wineries on your own can take hours of research. Skip the hassle and head straight to three hand-picked wineries to tour the wine cellars and taste different varietals on this group wine tour from Florence. Midday, treat your senses to a light lunch of fresh regional products like bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheese, and salami. You'll also travel through the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and villas, stopping to explore the traditional village of Greve.
Highlights
- ✓Discover top wineries in the Chianti wine region that most tourists miss
- ✓Break up your tastings with a stroll in the medieval village of Greve
- ✓Time-saving transportation to fit in visits to three wineries in one day
- ✓Don't stress packing food: Savor a lunch of Tuscan specialties
What you'll see & do
- ✓After having meet your guide and your travel companions in Florence depart in the direction of the Tuscan wine country. During the ride your guide will explain the schedule of your day.
- ✓After a 30 minutes ride, you will stop to Fattoria di San Michele a Torri, an organic hilltop winery of 370 hectares; the estate is 211 meters above sea level, right in the middle of the most well known wine regions of Classic Chianti and Chianti Colli Fiorentini. Here after the visit you will taste a selection of their wines and olive oil
- ✓Leave the first estate and during the 45 minutes ride to the second stop admire the famous Tuscan countryside (rolling hills, huge vineyards, olive trees, etc).
- ✓Your experience at the second winery will start with an introduction about the history of the estate, with the explanations about the wine making process, and all the secrets to produce the Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil, famous all over the world. After the visit, take a seat to enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, etc.) and the olive oil, one of the most important ingredients of the italian cooking.
- ✓After a panoramic ride along one of the most beautiful wine road in the world, you will reach Greve in Chianti, (a typical village of the Chianti Classico countryside) and the birthplace of the famous Tuscan explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan who discovered the New York Harbor; here you will spend approx. 30/45 minutes to admire the Piazza Matteotti, a gently sloping square which is the hub of life in Greve, and have a look at the many local shops and wine stores, including the famous butcher shop Falorni, etc.
- ✓The last stop is at Poggio Torselli, a family-owned historical Villa/Winery, where you will have the chance to admire the views over Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian garden in the area (weather permitting). Taste their genuine products, made with the deepest respect for the cultivation traditions of the territory, with almost the totality of the plants being represented by indigenous varietals, particularly Sangiovese. The third stop represent the perfect way to conclude your wine and food experience and complete your overview about the Tuscan wines by comparing the products and the philosophy of 3 different wine makers of the area.
- ✓Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence
What's included
- ✓Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
- ✓Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
- ✓Quick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area
- ✓Small group tour: no crowds and more personalized experience
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
- ✓Typical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option available on request
Due to uneven surfaces, and a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
Itinerary and/or visited wineries may change, based on their availability
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
For cruise ship passengers only: if your ship docks at Livorno or La Spezia Port, be advised that the driving time to the meeting point in Florence is approx. 2 hours. Before booking, be sure your ship schedule works with our departure times, and you have your own transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back.
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.