Half-Day Chianti Escape from Florence with Two Wine Tastings

About this experience

Discover the colours and flavours of Tuscany and explore its beautiful vineyards and rolling hills. The highlights of the day will be 2 wine tastings offered in 2 Chianti wineries where you will taste up to 7 different types of the best Chianti red wines together with some Tuscan finger food. Immerse yourselves in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and walk among the vineyards and learn directly from the wine makers all the secrets that lie behind the production of wine.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 40 min

   For those of you looking for a breathtaking tour of Tuscany during the golden hours of the afternoon, this tour is perfect for you! Meet your friendly tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Grab a seat on the comfortable coach bus, and prepare to depart! During your journey to the Chianti wine region, your guide will dive into fascinating facts and information regarding the history of wine production and Gallo Nero (Black rooster). The drive will take about 40 minutes

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 180 min

   A truly unforgettable evening awaits you… You will be brought to 2 rustic wine estates in the heart of the Chianti wine region. Both estates overlook the rolling hills and lush land. You will be served up to 5 different types of wine in each wine estate, together with some local products, such as extra virgin olive oil, cheese and balsamic vinegar. You will also walk among the vineyards and breath in the atmosphere lost in the world famous Tuscan sun: olive groves, rolling hills, cypresses and lush vegetation will be your only travel companions...Together with the best Chianti wines of course! Visit the cellar and learn some interesting facts about the wine production.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 40 min

   After your delicious (and picture-perfect!) wine tastings under the Tuscan sunset, it will be time to head back to Florence. You will arrive back in the early evening

What's included

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• Possibility of buying wine, oil, balsamic vinegar and other regional products
• English only tour leader
• Sampling of up to 3-4 Chianti wines at each winery, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar1
• Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
• Visits to two different wine estates with tours of the wine cellars and its vineyards1
• Tasting of delicious regional products during the wine tastings

What's not included

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• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional information

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• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Kindly note that if you are traveling with a group of friends but each of you makes a single booking, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to the same bus

Cancellation policy

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