Chianti: Authentic Wine Tasting Experience from Florence Wine Tasting Experience in Spanish
ID: GYG4433-O-4433
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Nature and Landscapes
Country: Italy
Duration:
06:30 hours
Description
Discover the traditions of the Tuscan countryside, enjoy breathtaking landscapes of vineyards and olive groves, visit two cellars, taste the famous wines and typical products and be captivated by the charm of Greve and Castellina in Chianti.
A comprehensive experience in one of the most fascinating areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque parish churches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty.
The first stop of the tour is in the heart of the Florentine area of Chianti Classico, in a historic winery where you can taste excellent wines paired with snacks.
Continue to the picturesque medieval village of Greve, birthplace of the famous navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, where every year takes place the most important wine fair of the Chianti region. Here you will have free time to admire the famous main square of the ancient "market" with its characteristic arcades and to browse through the local artisan shops.
Moving along the ancient "Via Chiantigiana", cross the heart of the Chianti Classico, admiring the breathtaking views of the rolling hills that made famous this part of Tuscany.
Then reach a family-run Winery located in the Sienese area of the Chianti Classico, which stands out for the excellent quality of its wines. Here you will be warmly welcomed by its passionate winemaker and after the guided tour of the cellars and the lovely aromatic garden, a delicious tasting of four different wines and local products will be waiting.
The last stop of the tour is Castellina, a fortified hilltop village of Etruscan origin, among the most lively and picturesque of Chianti, characterized by an imposing fortress: here, walking through the picturesque medieval covered street "Via delle Volte", the tour leader will guide you to discover the charming historical center and its picturesque houses, squares and shops.
Highlights
- Be enthralled by a visit to two typical Chianti wineries
- Savour two delicious tastings of four excellent wines and typical products
- Visit two unforgettable Chianti Villages
- Discover the famous “Via Chiantigiana” crossing the heart of the Chianti Classico area
- Be captivated by the historical and artistic discoveries you will make in remote villages, surrounded by hills, vineyards and olive groves
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop at Castellina and the return to Florence will be approximately 30 minutes earlier
• Comfortable shoes are suggested
• For small groups of up to 8 people, the tour guide service could be replaced with an English-speaking driver-guide service, with the rest of the program remaining unchanged.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
Piazzale Montelungo, at the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with the company logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
