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Florence

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

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Explore Tuscany's beauty on a small group tour. Visit top wine estates, savor a Tuscan lunch, and enjoy tastings. Experience Chianti's charm and return to Florence enriched.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the real essence of the Tuscan countryside, driving through amazing postcard views; departing from Florence, in a small group, that means top comfort and quality, you will see Greve in Chianti, you will have a guided visit to 3 of the best wine estate, you will enjoy a genuine Tuscan light lunch, and you will taste and compare different wines, olive oil and other typical products. This unique experience will finish with your trip back to Florence in the afternoon.

What You Get

Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience

Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more

Quick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Good To Know

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.
Due to uneven surfaces, and a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
Itinerary and/or visited wineries may change, based on their availability
Minimum age to join the tour is 12 years old; infants are not allowed

What You’ll Experience

Florence (Pass By)

After having meet your guide and your travel companions in Florence depart in the direction of the Tuscan wine country. During the ride your guide will explain the schedule of your day.

Tenuta Riseccoli

After a 45 minutes ride, you will stop to Riseccoli, an organic and family owned, hilltop winery; the estate is the expression of the quintessential beauty of Tuscany; rolling hills planted with vines and olive trees, Mediterranean forests and farmhouses scattered against an idyllic backdrop. Here after the visit you will taste a selection of their wines and olive oil.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Greve in Chianti

After a panoramic ride through the Tuscan wine country, you will reach Greve in Chianti, (a typical village of the Chianti Classico countryside) and the birthplace of the famous Tuscan explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan who discovered the New York Harbor; here you will spend approx. 30/45 minutes to admire the Piazza Matteotti, a gently sloping square which is the hub of life in Greve, and have a look at the many local shops and wine stores, including the famous butcher shop Falorni, etc.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

Leave Greve in Chianti, and after a 30 minutes ride through the most famous Tuscan wine road, (rolling hills, huge vineyards, olive trees, etc.? arrive at the second winery

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Casa Emma

Your experience at the second winery will start with an introduction about the history of the estate, with the explanations about the wine making process, and all the secrets to produce the Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil, famous all over the world. After the visit, take a seat to enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, etc.) and the olive oil, one of the most important ingredients of the italian cooking.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Poggio Torselli

The last stop is at Villa Poggio Torselli, a family-owned historical Villa/Winery, where you will have the chance to admire the views over Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian garden in the area (weather permitting). Taste their genuine products, made with the deepest respect for the cultivation traditions of the territory, with almost the totality of the plants being represented by indigenous varietals, particularly Sangiovese. The third stop represent the perfect way to conclude your wine and food experience and complete your overview about the Tuscan wines by comparing the products and the philosophy of 3 different wine makers of the area.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Florence

Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT

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WHEN: 8:45am (at the latest) WHERE: on the left side of the street, opposite to the parking lot HOW: Look/ask for the PRESTIGE RENT staff, close to a red flag and the checkin table

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Florence (Pass By)

Tenuta Riseccoli

Greve in Chianti

Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

Casa Emma

Poggio Torselli

Florence

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Read more