From Florence: Chianti Wine Region in Tuscany (with 2 Wine-Tastings and Vineyards Escape)
5 hours
From 08:30
Group 1+
English
5 hours
08:30
What you'll do
Leave the city life of Florence behind and escape to the Chianti wine region with this 5-hour tour. Meet your guide at the Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal at either 8.30 AM or 2.30 PM. Explore 2 wine estates, stopping for photo opportunities along the way. Receive a warm welcome from the owners and be guided to their cellars, where you can uncover the secrets of the Chianti winemaking process. Tastings include up to 3-4 wines and are accompanied by local products such as extra virgin olive oil, cheese, ham and balsamic vinegar.
Highlights
- Discover Tuscany: View of breathtaking natural beauty, charming small villages nestled among rolling vineyards
- Travel in Comfort: Special coach travel through the landscape with commentary
- Cellar Tours and Wine Tasting: Sample 3 to 4 wines at 2 separate wine estates
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 5 hours
- 2Group Size: 1+
- 3Start Time: Morning or afternoon tour - choose at the point of booking
- 4Meeting Point: Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, conveniently located near Santa Maria Novella train station.
- 5Scenic Ride: Learn about the region's rich history of wine production and the significance of Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) from your friendly tour guide during a 40-minute drive. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chianti countryside as you travel towards your destination.
- 61st Winery: Discover a delightful wine estate and cellars nestled in the heart of the Chianti region. Indulge in tasting 3-4 wines accompanied by local delicacies such as olive oil, cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Wander through vineyards in Tuscany, olive groves, and majestic cypress trees.
- 7Photo Stop: Pause at a breathtaking panoramic terrace in the heart of Chianti, for a chance to capture unforgettable photos and immerse yourself in the pristine Tuscan countryside.
- 82nd Winery: At the second delightful winery in the Chianti region, you'll enjoy a cellar tour to compare winemaking processes with your previous visit, and indulge in tasting 3-4 more glasses of wine.
- 9Drop-Off: The tour concludes at the meeting point, located at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal.
- 10End Time: Approximately 5 hours after your chosen start time.
What's Included
- Transport and guide
- Visit 2 wine-estates
- Cellar tours
- Tasting sessions
- Up to 3 or 4 wines at each location
- Photo opportunities
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Unfortunately, the tour is not accessible to wheelchair users
- Child seats are not provided
- Lunch and additional drinks
Meeting Points
Piazzale Montelungo (Piazzale Montelungo, FI Firenze, Toscana)
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
- The tour runs rain or shine
- The tour includes food, drinks, and wine tastings as outlined in the itinerary
- Extra orders on the tour must be paid by the person ordering. If unsure, the tour guide can help
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved during your tour
- If you're under the age of 18, unfortunately, you cannot consume alcohol. However, there are plenty of delicious non-alcoholic options available
- Your tour can be conducted in multiple languages
- The tour lasts 5 hours, starting at 8.30 am or 2.30 pm
- We take pride in offering a collection of mouth-watering delicacies catering to diverse palates. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know while booking
- Your tour will be led by an expert guide, who is local and has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about Italian food and wine, history, and culture
Gallery
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.
Reviews
4.5
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Your was very accommodating as we were traveling with a 20 month old who needed a car seat for the hour long drive. The winery were beautiful and directors were very knowledgeable. Thank you for a great day!
July 1, 2024
Great experience. Definitely worth it and nice vineyards. Everyone was really lovely. Could do with pouring slightly more wine … but even if they did I’d probably still say the same!
July 1, 2024
The wine at the second stop was good. Did not care for the goat cheese at the first stop, but I don’t like any goat cheese.
June 1, 2024
It was a great day for a tour, no pressure to buy products, the first vineyard was well appointed serving us a light snack to pair with the 4 wines we sampled. But pricey. 2nd vineyard not as upscale as the first with wine not nearly as good. Nathan our tour guide, was very informative of the day along with a sense of humour.
June 1, 2024
Finding the starting point was difficult. The drive into the hills was lovely. The first of the 2 wineries we visited was about a 2 on a scale of 10. It was rustic, but the people were friendly. The goat farm part was a little weird and very smelly. The second winery was outstanding. The grounds were immaculate, the tasting room we were in was beautifully decorated. The wines and appetizers that accompanied them were very tasty. The “host” was outstanding. I would have given 5 stars if it were only rated on the second place.
June 1, 2024
Steven was a great tour guide! We got to taste some great wines. The issue we had was with the first winery. Dino charged us for wine and truffle oil, but didn’t want to give us his truffle oil in stock. When we requested a refund he said he couldn’t do that either. We are still waiting on getting our money back
May 1, 2024
This was a good experience. We have taken a very similar tour before and I think the experience definitely depends on what wineries the company picks for that day. The second winery was so much fun and made the experience. The view was amazing, the wine was great, and the winery director was so passionate about his wine. We do wish we had more time at each winery to enjoy the view and take photos. They were accommodating of all food allergies/ preferences.
May 1, 2024
The wineries were excellent and Emma was a great tour leader. The bus was clean and comfortable and the driver very competent and courteous.
May 1, 2024
Steven was a wonderful guide, informative and funny. Although some of the wines were somewhat dry for my liking, it was wonderful tasting different ones.
April 1, 2024
Loved this tour Sara and Mario were our tour guides and they did a great job it was funny entertaining and educative. As you can see in other reviews the first winery was okay felt kind of rushed and the staff was more straight forward. The second winery was newer and the tour guide was very funny his tour was far more entertaining and the wine and food offered was more.
April 1, 2024
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