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Overview
If you are a wine-lover coming to Italy, this Half Day Tuscany Wine Tasting is a must. This experience takes you into the Chianti hills, Italy’s finest wine region, and the birthplace of the famous Chianti red wine.
Enjoy the comfort of your own private car and driver, taking you to two gorgeous vineyards. Your first stop is at a renowned historic vineyard, where you will enjoy a tour of the grounds and taste some of the best Chianti wines of the region.
The second stop will take you to a smaller traditional vineyard, where you will enjoy a light lunch coupled with beautiful wines produced on-site. Here, enjoy gorgeous views of the nearby ancient town of San Gimignano.
Your private driver will give you a few anecdotes and stories about the local surroundings as you drive along the countryside.
A true Tuscan dream, this day trip will be sure to leave you wish lasting memories of the sights, smells and flavors of Italy.
What's included
Take pleasure in the comfort and ease of having a private car and driver
Experience Italy’s world-famous wine region in Tuscany, the Chianti Hills
Lunch and wine tastings inlcuded
Enjoy a light Tuscan lunch and breathtaking views of an ancient town
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting included
Visit one of the regions oldest Vineyard Estates for top quality Chianti wine
Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Non-alcoholic drinks available and included for children
Gratuities
What to expect
Florence
Pass by
Your day begins with chauffeur in Florence or at another convenient location in the Chianti region. With a comfortable private car and driver, you are set to start your Half Day Tuscany Wine Experience in the Chianti Hills, just between Florence and Siena. In this area, the acclaimed Chianti wine has been produced for centuries and you will get to experience two vineyards that produce some of the region’s most prestigious of wines.
Castello Di Verrazzano
3h · Admission ticket included
The first vineyard you will visit is the acclaimed Castello di Verrazzano. Once an Etruscan and then Roman settlement, wine-making on this soil dates back to a thousand-year-old tradition. Does the name Verrazzano ring a bell? Yes, this vineyard belonged to the family of Giovanni Verrazzano, the 16th-century explorer who navigated the waters of New York.
This vineyard estate has been running for over 1000 years, producing some of the best Chianti Classico wine in the world. With 52 hectares of vineyards, an ancient castle and cellar, there is much to see.
Upon arrival, you will join a 1.5-hour Classic Chianti Wine tour led by the estate. On this tour, you will enjoy a guided visit to the Castle’s gardens and ancient cellars, followed by a guided tasting of some of the estate’s best wines. This will include their acclaimed ruby red Chianti Classico DOCG wine, with its intense scents and rich fruity flavors. You may also taste the estate’s own Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Greve in Chianti
3h
After your tour in Castello di Verrazzano, your private driver will be ready to take you onto your next destination another nearby property. Once a convent, and now an elegant farm, you will enjoy being in a typical Italian farm-stay setting, known as an Agriturismo. Vineyards and olive groves surround the property, creating an exquisite countryside setting. Here you will enjoy a light Tuscan lunch with local wines produced by the estate. You will enjoy your lunch outside on their porch with very unique panoramic views overlooking the ancient town of San Gimignano. It is sure to take your breath away.
There is a certain magic to the Chianti Hills, an area in the region of Tuscany. Here you will be immersed in the Italian countryside at its finest. Rolling hills and acres of vineyards as far as the eye can see. Farmhouses and Tuscan villas dotting the countryside, where locals cultivate their crops and visitors stop and taste their produce.
This is what dreams of Italy are made of.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please inform us of the exact name and location of your hotel or vacation residence upon booking. A private chaffeur will pick you up and drop you back off directly there the day of your tour.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
