Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option available on request
- 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
- In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
- Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
- Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(1,486)
Our tour guide, Leonardo, was amazing - he told us about so much of the history of Tuscany, Italy, and the wineries we visited. He took great care of us and made the travel between wineries so much fun! Each winery was gorgeous, had incredible hospitality, and the wines were delicious. We would definitely recommend this wine tour to friends who are visiting - it was a great experience!
Great experience with Jason and driver Sergio. Jason is a great time and very personable. He makes you feel like you’ve been friends for years!
My wife and I had a phenomenal time. Jason made the entire trip a blast. He is hilarious and brings the vibes. We might name our soon to be daughter Jasona after him. Well worth the money. -James and Nicole
Fantastic! One of the best days of the entire trip. Jason our tour guide brought the energy and the laughs. Good wine at each stop as well. Gorgeous vineyard views that got better with each winery. About 20 participants total on the trip and it was nice to meet other couples from around the world. High recommend. Ask for Jason!
It Would have been great If the tour was about Chianti Wine and Beautiful Landscapes, but It wasn't only that. Jason is incredibely funny ! And also gave us an amazing feeling of singing "Sweet Caroline" on our way back, changing the lyrics to "Sweet Chianti Wine" ! You can't miss this tour !!!
Lucky enough to have a small group for the day which gave us almost a private tour experience. Leo was excellent, very knowledgeable and funny. A great guide! We had a great time and sampled many over the day.
This tour was fantastic!!! Our guide, Leo, made it so much fun and was so helpful providing us fun facts, helpful tips and lots of laughs. He was a great driver too! All 3 wineries were wonderful in their own ways, and each stop offered great wines, views, water, snacks, and restrooms. A stop in Greve midway was a nice treat to allow for some shopping and gelato. All around this was a perfect day trip and I am so glad I did it!
This tour was fantastic!!! Our guide, Leo, made it so much fun and was so helpful providing us fun facts, helpful tips and lots of laughs. He was a great driver too! All 3 wineries were wonderful in their own ways, and each stop offered great wines, views, water, snacks, and restrooms. A stop in Greve midway was a nice treat to allow for some shopping and gelato. All around this was a perfect day trip and I am so glad I did it!
This tour was really great and exceeded our expectations. All the wineries visited were beautiful and staff were super friendly. The Tuscan countryside is beautiful and our guide Leo did an amazing job of explaining the history of the area, olive oil, and wine while being energetic, funny, and accommodating. The schedule of the day was well planned, the only criticism I have is that we made a stop at the town of Greve in Chianti for 40 minutes that I felt was unnecessary and not what we booked the tour to see. The group size was perfect to make conversation and feel you were being properly attended to. While this tour was on the pricier side I would say it was worth every penny.
We had the best day thanks to Daniela and Ale who helped make the experience so great. Daniela hit us with some history of Florence on the journey and was so friendly and helpful for anything we needed. We loved how small and intimate it was, we were a group of 20 and everyone on the tour was amazing. The places we went to just kept getting better and better. My husband was on the fence to do a wine tour but it ended up being his favourite day in Florence. This is definitely a must do when in Florence and we couldn’t recommend Daniela and Ale enough! Thank you team!
