Chianti Half-Day Tour from Florence | Italy
- Sample 4 local wines and learn about their unique flavors and textures from expert guides
- Taste 3 premium olive oils and 2 balsamic vinegars, paired with traditional Tuscan bread
- End your day with a walk through the charming village of Castellina in Chianti, soaking in its local culture and atmosphere
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Chianti Half day Wine tour from Florence - Summer
－ What You Can Expect －
The Chianti tour will allow you to explore the authenticity of the flavors of the Tuscan countryside and discover natural winemaking, to grasp the taste that a good glass of wine can convey.
Our local guides will be able to lead you on a path in which history, art, and peasant culture know how to merge to best evoke the roots that have animated this land for millennia. Enjoying the view of the vineyards is just one of the ways to get to know this area.
Tuscany is the home of fine oils: a blend of ancient olive varieties, the extra virgin olive oil from the Chianti area comes from the skillful combination of over 120 native qualities of olive trees. From a difficult land, peasant art has been able to draw from the finest oil fruit that knows how to transmit olfactory sensations and an incomparable taste. Touch to understand, savor to discover. This is the impulse that animates the precious moments of the Chianti tour.
Visit the cellars of the most renowned wines, taste the top products of local farms, and be overwhelmed by the unique atmosphere that this corner of Tuscany offers. In the first cellar, you will try 4 different types of wine, so that you will understand in detail the differences in taste and texture between different bottles. Enjoy also a selection of salami and tasting of 3 extra-virgin olive oils and 2 balsamic vinegars, paired with bread. In the second cellar, you will try 3 different types of wine, their home-produced olive oil and Tuscan bread. There is time to end the day with a walk to the Castellina in Chianti to breathe the air of the village and explore its typical shops.
Inclusions
- Travel by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Expert multilingual tour leader
- Live commentary on board
- Wifi on board
- Chianti Hills tour
- Tour of 2 wine estates, one of which is exclusive
- 2 wine tastings in typical wineries
- Tasting of 7 types of wines in total,
- Extra-virgin olive oil sampling, Balsamic vinegar sampling
- Free time in Monteriggioni
- Tips
- Insurance (recommended to purchase on your own)
- Other expenses not mentioned
- Pickup and Drop off service
- A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
- Heart disease, High blood pressure, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
- Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity
- Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Please wear suitable shoes and clothing for walking. It is recommended to bring sunscreen and insect repellent
- Travelers who suffer from motion sickness are recommended to take proper precautions in advance (i.e. medication)
- Please arrive promptly at each meeting point at least 20 mins in advance during the trip. Travelers who arrive late will not be permitted to join the tour and refunds will not be granted
- Please refer to your voucher for exact information
- Please bring your passport for identity verification on-site
- Participant Requirements: we recommend to bring a mask with you and wear it during all the activity
- Please contact local agency for any emergencies: +39-055-07604#1/+39-0577-236330#1 or contact via WhatsApp: +39-338-3974158 (service hours: 7:00am - 10:00pm)
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Venues
- Florence Coach Station Villa Costanza Tram T 1The staff will be wearing green shirts at Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station. You can reach this meeting point via the T1 Leonardo tramway to Villa Costanza (get off at Villa Costanza, which is at the end of the line). The ride takes around 20 minutes from the city centre and you can choose the nearest stop.
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- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking for the product tasting
- For urgent communication, please contact +39 0577236330
- It is highly recommended to bring a hat to wear during summer
- The tour is confirmed only when the minimum number of people is reached
