Half Day Escape to Chianti: Taste the Heart of Tuscany
Description
Leave the city behind and explore the heart of Tuscany on this half-day wine tour from Florence. Travel through the rolling Chianti hills aboard a comfortable coach, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees. Visit two traditional wineries in the Chianti Classico region, where expert winemakers will guide you through the vineyards and cellars, sharing their passion and knowledge. Enjoy guided tastings of fine local wines, including Chianti Classico DOCG, paired with Tuscan delicacies such as bruschetta, salami, and pecorino cheese. Learn the basics of wine tasting and food pairing in an authentic rural setting. Before heading back to Florence, stop in Monteriggioni, a beautifully preserved medieval village enclosed by ancient stone walls. Stroll through its quiet streets and admire the charming piazza, Romanesque church, and stunning views. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, flavors, and scenery—ideal for wine lovers and curious travelers alike.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wine Tasting and Local Snacks
Wine Tasting and Lunch
Free Time in Monteriggioni
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wine tastings take place in English, with your tour leader providing translation support when needed.
- A moderate amount of walking and stairs is involved.
- The tour itinerary is subject to change, but all scheduled stops will be visited.
Reviews(5)
Absolutely loved our visit! The wines were fantastic, the staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and the sceneries were absolutely beautiful. Everything was well organized, and we had such a relaxing and enjoyable time. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this winery tour to anyone visiting the area!
This tour was exactly what we wanted to see a little part of Chianti region! The amount of time with an afternoon time slot was just what you needed. Would highly recommend this itinerary, and Marco our tour guide was fantastic and attitude was wonderful!
Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. We loved her! We toured 2 wineries and enjoyed them both as they were different.
Wonderful tour, highly recommended. Honorable mention for the guide Camilla, able to involve the group with a dynamism and enthusiasm out of the ordinary. Don't miss it!
I visited two wineries and both were so good! There were people who explained each winery separately, and everyone was pleasant and explained very well. The wine was tasting four types per serving, white 1 + red 2 + rosé 1 and it was all so delicious! You can try it with olive oil and tropical oil and balzamic herbs, so it's good to go home or buy souvenirs. It doesn't take long and it's reasonable, so we recommend you try it once when you go to Florence👍👍
