Tuscany Wine Tastings with Panoramic View - Florence to Chianti
Description
Whether you’re a group of study abroad students, solo-traveler, or backpacking through Europe, this tour is perfect for anyone looking for an unforgettable wine tasting! Visit two family-owned wineries, taste Tuscan wines, admire panoramic views, and learn about Italian food culture - all with a fun group of like-minded travelers! At the end of the tour, you are welcome to purchase your own Chianti mementos, giving you a lifetime of memories…or another good night with friends! Cheers! - An all-inclusive wine tasting with transportation and tour leader included - Two winery visits with tours of the vineyards and cellars - Tastings of various wines at each winery - Samples of locally-produced olive oil, balsamic vinegar, truffle, and other snacks - Opportunity to purchase wine and ship internationally
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Itinerary
Head into the gorgeous backyard of Florence: Tuscany! Home to scenic countryside roads, thousands of acres of vineyards, medieval villages, and panoramic viewpoints, it is the perfect way to spend a wine tasting in the afternoon! Meet at Piazzale Montelungo, about a 5-10 minute walk behind the Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Your Tour Leader will be waiting in bright orange to check you in. Find a seat on the modern and comfortable GT Coach bus, and we will be on our way into a paradise of Italian wines. The drive will take about 45 minutes.
After meeting some new friends during the drive into Tuscany, we will arrive at the first winery. Nestled into the hilltops of the Chianti region, your breath will be taken away by the mesmerizing views of the countryside. A wine producer will meet our group to discuss the winemaking techniques as you tour the winery and cellars. We will follow him into the picturesque tasting room to enjoy 4-5 glasses of white and red wines, including various levels of Chianti wines. Enjoy some of the delightful flavors of Tuscany such as pecorino cheese, truffle oil, and balsamic vinegar accompanied by the wine. You will have the option to purchase and/or ship wine home from the winery! The wine tasting will last about an hour.
The drive to the next winery will take approximately 20 minutes. We will enter a gated wine estate: a true hidden gem in the rolling hills. You will be greeted by endless vineyards, renaissance statues and architecture, classy decorations, and even horses and black roosters! After snapping some picture-perfect memories, your wine tour will begin! Learn about the family’s generational-wine making secrets, then taste 4-5 award-winning wines. Your tasting will be accompanied by fresh salami, cheeses, and bruschetta. You will have the opportunity to purchase wine to ship or take with you. The wine tasting will last about an hour.
After the second tasting, it will be time to say “arrivederci” to Chianti. We will return back to Florence around 7:30 pm. The drive will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Most participants on this tour will be college-aged students
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated
Reviews(14)
I booked this Chianti wine tasting tour. It was a lot of fun. Great wines. Learned a lot. Thé tour leader, Lulu, was great. I used code "PARTY" when I booked and received a discount. I would definitely recommend this day trip.
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to review our Green Chianti wine-tasting tour! It is one of our best sellers, and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the wines and learned a lot about the wine-making process! Thanks for choosing to travel with us and we hope to have you on another trip soon!
Had an absolutely amazing time tasting some of the best wines I’ve ever had, as well as some of the best views I’ve ever seen as well. Alexa was my tour guide, and made the experience that much better with her professionalism and attentiveness to making sure we had the best trip ever!
Hi John, Thanks for your kind review of our wine-tasting tour and your guide Alexa! The chianti region is truly incredible and we are really happy to know you had a wonderful time on this tour! Thanks for choosing Smart Trip. We hope to have you on another tour soon!
The second winery was nice the first was not comfortable and long overall the trip was a disappointment. Our guides did nothing other than point us to the bus. No history no pointing out sites etc. I would not do it again.
The second winery was nice but there were too many people at both and it felt industrial and impersonal.
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your review. We are always working to improve our services and take travelers' feedback very seriously. The group size varies from trip to trip, but we always do our best to make every traveler feel welcome and create a personal connection with them. We visit some of Chianti's top vineyards, but I apologize that they did not meet your expectations. Thanks again for sharing your feedback and we hope to have you travel with us in the future so that we can offer you a better experience.
I went on this beautiful tour with my close friend this past summer. The whole experience was amazing, but what really made it the best was out Smart Trip Guide, Sasha. She was the sweetest, most incredible guide! So helpful, so fun, and so kind!
Hello, thanks for your review. This tour is one of our best-sellers and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our staff went above and beyond to make your tour even more memorable. Thanks for choosing to travel with us!
Ava was literally the best tour guide ever!! We had such an amazing experience trying all the different wines!! Ava made us feel right at home :))
Hi, thanks for your wonderful review and kind words about Ava. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your wine-tasting tour with us.
We used smart trip for Croatia and the spa wine tour during my summer in Florence. Everything was so organized and fun. We loved that the tours were designed specifically for students. Wouldn’t change anything and can’t recommend this company enough. Thank you smart trip!
Great day of seeing the beautiful countryside and trying some wine. Danielle was very informative and was an excellent guide
had a great time wine tasting at different wineries! the guides from SmartTrip, especially Danielle Cohen, did a wonderful job of managing the group and making sure everyone was having a good time and got their share of wine and photoshoots! I heard about the trip from Danielle and I'm glad I was able to make the half-day trip while in Italy!
I had such a blast on my wine tasting trip to Chianti with SmartTrip. I highly recommend this company, whether you're solo or with friends. The staff was amazing and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Logistics were clear and I had an amazing time!
