Half-Day Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence with Two Wineries

About this experience

Discover the best of Tuscany with a Chianti Wine Tour from Florence, a top-rated experience combining wine tasting, scenic countryside, and authentic Italian flavors. Travel through the famous Chianti region, known for rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, medieval castles, and historic Romanesque churches. Depart from Florence with an expert tour escort and visit two selected Chianti wineries. Enjoy guided cellar tours, learn about traditional and organic winemaking methods, and taste premium Chianti wines paired with typical Tuscan snacks. Enhance your day by selecting the morning Chianti Cooking Class. Prepare traditional Tuscan recipes using fresh, local ingredients and enjoy a tasting of 4 premium wines carefully paired with your creations. It’s the perfect combination of hands-on cooking and wine tasting in the heart of Tuscany.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 15 min

   Piazzale Montelungo is the meeting point for your tour. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for the Check-In. Our assistant will be waiting for you at the end of the ramp connecting Piazzale Montelungo with the railway station Santa Maria Novella, wearing blue clothing with the Caf Tour and Gray Line logos, so they will be easy to recognize. After check-in, you will be ready to start your Chianti wine experience in the Tuscan countryside. Chianti Morning Tour - Check in Time: 8am - Departure Time: 8:15am. Chianti Cooking Class - Check in Time: 8am - Departure Time: 8:15am. Chianti Afternoon Tour - From March 27th until October 31st: Check in Time 02:15pm - Departure Time 2:30pm. From November 1st to March 26th: check in Time 01:30pm - Departure Time 1:45pm.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 75 min

   Visit a charming winery located in the Florentine side of the Chianti region, near Greve in Chianti. During this first stop, you will discover the character of Chianti Fiorentino wines, shaped by the hills, climate, and winemaking traditions of this part of Tuscany. Enjoy a guided tasting of distinctive local wines, each offering a unique expression of the territory, accompanied by selected regional products.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 75 min

   Continue your journey toward the Sienese side of Chianti, in the area of Monteriggioni, where a second winery welcomes you for another authentic tasting experience. Here, you will have the chance to compare the wines of Chianti Senese with those tasted earlier in the Florentine area, appreciating the subtle differences in aroma, structure, and character. This stop offers a deeper understanding of how each part of Chianti expresses its own identity through wine.

What's included

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• Tasting of 3 or 4 different kind of organic Chianti Wines in each Winery with typical products
• Comfortable G.T. Coach transport from Florence in a modern, air-conditioned bus
• Immersive journey led by a Licensed Multilingual Tour Leader (English & Spanish)
• Possibility to buy wine, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and typical Tuscan products
• If selected Cooking Class in the Winery: cooking class in chianti winery, lunch with 4 premium wines
• Dedicated Caf Tour & Travel Staff Assistance at the meeting point

What's not included

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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• If Cooking Class in Winery selected: Tasting of different Wines in each Winery with typical Products
• If Cooking Class in Winery selected: Wine-expert guided visit during Vineyards and Cellar tours

Additional information

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• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that the order of the visits may change
• We recommend to wear comfortable shoes. Wineries are usually located on the top of the hill and you start the visit with a short walk along the slope through vineyards.
• For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
• Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour
• In the visited wineries, it is not always possible to ensure the presence of staff who speak languages other than English.
• Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
• Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the wineries; however, cross-contamination cannot be fully excluded. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking for the product tasting.

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.