Chianti Wine Experience: Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour in the Heart of Tuscany from Florence
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
relax
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Tuscany with a wine experience in the heart of Chianti. Departing from Florence by comfortable coach, this journey takes you through rolling hills and vineyards while a tour leader introduces the history and traditions of this iconic wine region. At the winery, walk among the vines, learn about grape varieties and cultivation techniques, and discover the secrets behind local wine production. The experience continues with a visit to the vinegar cellar, a welcome toast, and a guided tasting of selected wines paired with seasonal local products, offering a rich and memorable sensory journey through Tuscan culture.
Route
- 1Firenze FlorenceEuropeItalyStart
- 2TuscanyEuropeItaly
- 3Firenze FlorenceEuropeItalyEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Your day begins with a comfortable departure from Florence by Gran Turismo bus, accompanied by a tour leader who will introduce you to the history and traditions of the Chianti region during the journey. Enjoy panoramic views of rolling hills and vineyards as you head into the heart of Tuscany. Upon arrival at the winery, start with a warm welcome and a walk through the vineyards, where you’ll learn about grape varieties, soil characteristics and cultivation methods. The experience continues with a welcome toast of local sparkling wine and a visit to the vinegar cellar, discovering the production of balsamic vinegar and traditional vin santo. The day concludes with a guided tasting of seven selected wines, paired with seasonal local products such as cheeses, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, before returning to Florence with unforgettable flavors and memories.
Trip includes
Included
This is a guided tour with a tour leader and a guided winery visit and tasting.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishTransportation is included, with round-trip transfer from Florence.
meeting point
Stazione, atrio biglietterie, Piazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Firenze FI - Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center, inside "Salone Biglietti" (ticket hall), inside Santa Maria Novella station
- Gran Turismo bus travel
- Wifi on board the bus
- Expert multilingual escort
- Visit to a vinegar factory
- Visit of the rows of vines (with favorable weather conditions)
- Tasting of 7 wines in a winery
- Tasting of typical Tuscan products as an accompaniment
- Tastings of extra virgin olive oil
- Possibility to buy wine, oil and many other typical products
- The order of visits may change
- Portuguese language is only available for accompanying person, it is not available for explanations in the cellar
- In order to reserve a seat for children under 4 years of age, it is necessary to select the free 'children (0 - 3)' rate at the time of purchase.
- Meeting point: 20 minutes before the start of the tour at our Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella Train Station in the ticket office hall
Excluded
Accommodation is not included.
Flights are not included.
The experience includes tastings of local products paired with the wine tasting.
Travel insurance is not included.
No additional services are included.
- Pickup
- Meals other than those explicitly described in the "included services" area
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