Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence
Discover the real essence of the Tuscan countryside, driving through amazing postcard views; departing from Florence, in a small group, that means top comfort and quality, you will see Greve in Chianti, you will have a guided visit to 3 of the best wine estate, you will enjoy a genuine Tuscan light lunch, and you will taste and compare different wines, olive oil and other typical products. This unique experience will finish with your trip back to Florence in the afternoon.
per adult from
$188
AUDDuration
8 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Small group tour: no crowds and more personalized experience
- Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
- Free wi-fi on board
- Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
- Free time to visit Greve in Chianti at your own pace
- Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
- Typical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
- Entry/Admission - Fattoria San Michele a Torri
- Entry/Admission - Casa Emma
- Entry/Admission - Fattoria di Luiano
What's excluded :
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
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.
Stop At: Fattoria San Michele a Torri, Via San Michele a Torri 36, 50018, Scandicci Italy
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
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chianti Road, Italy
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).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Casa Emma, S.P. di Castellina in Chianti, 3, 50021 San Donato in Poggio, Barberino Tavarnellle Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Greve in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fattoria di Luiano, Via di Luiano 32, 50026 Mercatale di Val di Pesa, San Casciano in Val di Pesa Italy
The last stop is at Fattoria di Luiano, a family owned winery, where you will have the chance to visit the old wine cellars, and 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence
Duration: 45 minutes Departure Point :
Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyDeparture Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- We want your experience to be as comfortable and safe as possible and for this reason, we are taking all possible measures to enable you to tour safely; thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Prestige Rent
Activity ID: V-5292P28
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