Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

About this experience

Enjoy an half day small group tour to discover the beauty of the Tuscan wine country. Drive through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 wineries to discover the secrets of wine making, take pictures and taste different wines and olive oil paired with local Tuscan specialties.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 285 min

   Drive through the Tuscan wine country while your guide introduces you to the great wine culture of Tuscany, sharing interesting info about what you will experience, see and do. Stop to the first winery and taste 3 or more wines, olive oil... Enjoy a short ride admiring the marvellous Tuscan countryside, to the second wine estate, where a tasty cold cuts platter is served and paired with a selection of wines, olive oil, etc.

What's included

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• Local Tuscan specialties (cheese, salami, cured ham and bruschetta) at the second winery.
• Guided visit to 2 different wine estate
• Tasting of 4 wines and olive oil at the second winery
• Tasting of 4 wines and olive oil at the first winery
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with free wi-fi on board
• Small-group (max. 25 participants) or Semi-private (max. 8 participants)
• Professional and informative English-speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience

What's not included

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• Lunch or Dinner
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup/drop-off

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Minimum age to join the tour is 12 years old; infants are not allowed
• Drinking age is 18 years old
• Due to a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not accessible for those using a wheelchair
• Vegetarian & gluteen free, can be accommodated, please advise at time of booking under special requirements.
• Wines tasted: reds typical of the Chianti region ( normally Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, Gran Selezione, etc.).
• Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
• Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
• Return at departure point: 1:45pm for the 9.00am tour - 7:00pm for the 2:30pm tour. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
• Visited wineries may vary depending on their availability, etc.; they may be 2 of the following Fattoria Montecchio, Casa Emma, San Michele a Torri, Villa Poggio Torselli, Podere Anselmo, Casa di Monte, Tenuta Capponi, Villa i Langi, Tenuta San Vito, etc.
• 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

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