PRIVATE Half-Day Tour: Chianti Classico Wine Experience.
Description
• EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRIVATE GROUP • Dedicate one day to a breathtaking visit of ancient vineyards and medieval villages in the famous landscapes of the Chianti wine region. Travel in a luxury minivan through rolling green hills and medieval villages, with a private driver at your disposal throughout the day. Tour some of the best small, organic family-owned wineries in the area where you can learn about traditional production methods and taste local artisanal products such as extra virgin olive oil and varieties of wine such as Chianti Classico. The private tour can be customized according to your preference • 5-hr Half-Day private tour of the famed Chianti wine region from Florence • Visit lovely medieval villages such as Greve, Montefioralle and Badia a Passignano • Learn about the area's historic winemaking tradition with stops at one or more local wineries • Taste local olive oil and well-known wine varieties like Chianti Classico • Travel in a private Minivan
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Itinerary
Pass through the picturesque village of Impruneta, well known for Hight-quality extra virgin olive oil and for famous Terracotta, still produced as the ancestors did in the 15th century.
Experience the unforgettable town of Greve in Chianti, located in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, and home of the famous explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. An unmissable visit is also due at the ancient and famous Falorni butcher shop, where you will have the opportunity to taste exceptional Tuscan snacks made with local cold cuts and cheeses!
Montefioralle is truly a treasure of Tuscany - not to be missed. Originally a castle in the Middle Ages, with its 79 inhabitants, it is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Absolutely worth a visit, take time for a stroll and take some photos in its iconic, narrow stone streets.
Here you will embark on your first wine tasting! You will be hosted by a small producer of premium, high-quality wines. The production is fully manual, from the vineyard to the wine cellar. The Chianti Classico wine is produced in an organic-certified estate. In short, this is a unique experience to taste exceptional, high-quality wine! (Possibility to have a complete lunch with tasting, to be paid on the spot. 35€ pp.)
Make a stop to enjoy the view of the medieval borgo of Badia a Passignano. At the center of this protected area is a monastic complex, The Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo a Passignano, which is surrounded by beautiful cypresses. Indeed, in addition to the historical and architectural importance of the Abbey, the area has great importance from a landscape point of view. You will find typical elements of the Chianti landscape: hills covered by rows of vineyards, alternating with others covered with olive groves or woods.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• You will be picked up directly at your hotel or address (in Florence down Town) communicated at the time of booking, at the exact time of the start of the tour. • Departure and pickup time is suggest from 9:00am to 11:00am. • Upon request, you can change your pickup time (24hours before)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure is at 9:30am or 11:00am. Pick-up time can be changed upon request.
- Minors under 18 years old are not allowed to drink alcohol (wine tasting)
- A confirmation is appreciated the day before the appointment by e-mailing
- In case of rain, umbrellas will be provided by your driver
- This experience is fit a maximum of 6 travelers (your private party)
- You will be picked up directly at your hotel or address provided at the time of booking at the exact time of the start of the tour.
- Upon request, during the reservation we can organize lunch in winery, this is a highly recommended experience, especially for wine lovers. (They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free lunches)
- Our drivers will happily assist with any questions or requests. They are vastly familiar with Tuscany and will share curiosities and facts, or offer suggestions about the area being toured, and more.
- Wine tasting. (to be paid on the spot from 25€pp to 35€pp)
- Light or full Lunch with tasting in farm or winery. (to be paid on the spot from 35€pp to 60€pp)
Reviews(5)
Our driver Alessandro was the highlight of the tour. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the area of Chianti . He took us to a small winery for a tasting and a light lunch which was fantastic! He went above and beyond in all aspects of the tour. I would highly recommend this tour with him. You will not regret it!
Alessandro was a terrific driver and guide. We learned so much about the Chianti Classico region. It was a fun day!
Alex was early at our pickup, we were briefed and had a great day. We went to the Chianti region and went to three wineries, one I had never been to before we requested. What a fun day we tasted what couldn't be fun. we bought in two of the wineries unfortunately the third one (the one we asked for had no wine to sell. People before us bought the 16 bottles he had left so my husband and his brother enjoyed learning wine, they talked about policy. Excellent day highly recommend
Hi Frank...My New Friend!!Thank you for you lovely review to me. I really appreciate. We had a great time together in Tuscany!! Hopefully to hug you soon. Alex
Even today, one year later, we still have a wonderful memory of the trip made with Alex in the Chianti wine region. Taken at our hotel in perfect time Alex with his very clean van after a quick brifing took us into the Chianti hills. We made many stops to visit small medieval villages and finally the experience I had been waiting for a long time, a tasting in a small family-run business, Maurizio the owner made us taste many types of organic wine and finally the fantastic olive oil. 'olive .. A fantastic experience that I would like to repeat! Thanks
I got in touch Alessandro through a common friend in business, we had a tour with some friends from US and since then whenever I need a flawless English speaking driver guide, he is the man. He is very professional, caring and personable; his minivan is spotless It can't get any better!
