Tuscan Olive Oil and Cheese Tasting Tour with San Gimignano

About this experience

Explore the heart of the Tuscan countryside on this olive oil and cheese tour, visiting a family-run farmhouse that produces exquisite cow and goat's milk cheeses. Discover the story behind these artisanal products during a guided tour of the grazing lands and cattle sheds, culminating in a delightful cheese tasting. The adventure continues in the medieval city of San Gimignano, where narrow streets and still intact medieval towers await. Enjoy free time to shop and indulge in Gelato at Dondoli, made from the farm's milk. Finally, visit an olive oil mill to learn about production secrets and enjoy a light lunch with olive oil tasting. - Visit a family-run farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside - Cheese tasting included, featuring local cow and goat's milk cheeses - Explore San Gimignano with free time for shopping and Gelato - Learn about olive oil production and enjoy a light lunch with tasting

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 120 min

   Let our guide introduce you to the Byodinamic Agricolture system and its principles. You will visit the cows shed and the goat sheepfold and learn about cheese production. The visit will finish with a delectable tasting of healthy cheeses of their production.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 60 min

   Visit this iconic medieval village, aka the "Medieval Manhattan" for its numerous medieval towers, still intact. Our tour guide will guide you among the narrow streets and let you free time to shop, wandering around and indulge in a delicious gelato made with the fresh milk produced by the farmhouse just visited (gelato not included) at Dondoli, Worldwide gelato championship winner! If you prefer a more off-the-beaten path experience, the village of Certaldo is the right choice for you. You'll find here all the medieval charm you're looking for.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 120 min

   We'll now head to Gambassi Terme where the family-run Nencioni olive oil mill is nestled. The Nencioni's will uncover their secrets to produce a high-quality, flavorful olive oil, while guiding you in a visit of the farm and the olive groves. Upon request, a walk among the olive groves can be arranged. At the end of the tour, an informative and enjoyable olive oil tasting will teach you how to taste olive oil and how to pair it to food, delighting you with a light lunch you will remember!

What's included

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• Informative English/Italian/Spanish speaking tour guide/driver
• Visit to a family-run cheese farmhouse
• Typical Tuscan light lunch with wine pairing and olive oil tasting
• Guided visit to San Gimignano or to Certaldo
• Visit to a family-run olive oil mill
• Roundtrip transportation from our meeting point in Florence on an 8-seater A/C minivan or a 4-seater A/C car. Pick up at the accommodation in Florence city centre available upon request.
• Cheese tasting

What's not included

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• Pickup at your accommodation outside of Florence city centre available upon request at an extra cost

Additional information

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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