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Vernaccia Wine Tour: Tuscan Countryside Escape
4.4
16 Ratings
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a small-group Chianti wine tasting tour. Enjoy the scenic Tuscan countryside, visit two wineries, learn about wine production, and savor world-renowned Chianti wine paired with Tuscan snacks.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a small-group Chianti wine tasting tour. Enjoy the scenic Tuscan countryside, visit two wineries, learn about wine production, and savor world-renowned Chianti wine paired with Tuscan snacks.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Florence - Join fellow travelers and the tour leader at Piazzale Montelungo in Florence, then settle into a cozy spot on the bus.
- Chianti Road - Embark on this incredible journey through one of Tuscany’s most iconic regions: the Chianti area. This region boasts a distinctive landscape with gentle hills, expansive vineyards, olive groves,…
- Florence - Join fellow travelers and the tour leader at Piazzale Montelungo in Florence, then settle into a cozy spot on the bus.
- Chianti Road - Embark on this incredible journey through one of Tuscany’s most iconic regions: the Chianti area. This region boasts a distinctive landscape with gentle hills, expansive vineyards, olive groves, quaint medieval towns, and stunning vistas.
- Historic Centre of San Gimignano - Before reaching your destination, you’ll be captivated by the ancient towers that dominate San Gimignano’s skyline. The bus will drop you at the city gate, and a short walk will lead you to the main street. Stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets to immerse yourself in the authentic medieval ambiance and arrive at Piazza della Cisterna, once a bustling market square and venue for festivals and tournaments. Take the open passage to enter Piazza Duomo, home to the Municipal Palace, and ascend the Torre Grossa, the city’s tallest tower with 218 steps. At the top, a breathtaking 360-degree view of the surrounding hills awaits, making the climb truly rewarding.
- San Gimignano - Conclude the day with a delightful picnic in the Tuscan countryside, complemented by a wine tasting featuring typical Tuscan products and the renowned Vernaccia di San Gimignano: a fresh and delicate white wine with floral and fruity notes. It’s the perfect moment to toast to the adventure before heading back to Florence.
- Florence - Return to Florence in complete comfort and relaxation, cherishing the memories of a wonderful day spent amidst vineyards and rolling hills.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fi
- Professional expert English-speaking tour leader
- Small group Tour
- Free time in San Gimignano
- Samples of typical Tuscan products
- Picnic on the Tuscan hills with wine tasting
- Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fi
- Professional expert English-speaking tour leader
- Small group Tour
- Free time in San Gimignano
- Samples of typical Tuscan products
- Picnic on the Tuscan hills with wine tasting
Additional Information
Escape the busy atmosphere of Florence and dive into the authentic taste of the Tuscan countryside with a charming picnic adventure. The region features a distinctive landscape of gentle hills, expansive vineyards, olive groves, quaint medieval towns, and stunning vistas.
Begin your journey to San Gimignano with a knowledgeable multilingual guide who…
Escape the busy atmosphere of Florence and dive into the authentic taste of the Tuscan countryside with a charming picnic adventure. The region features a distinctive landscape of gentle hills, expansive vineyards, olive groves, quaint medieval towns, and stunning vistas.
Begin your journey to San Gimignano with a knowledgeable multilingual guide who will unveil the mysteries of the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages.”
Seize the opportunity to explore the most picturesque locations and ascend the Torre Grossa for a breathtaking view of the iconic rolling Tuscan hills.
Conclude your day with a peaceful picnic amidst the vineyards, enjoying traditional Tuscan delicacies and superb local wine.
Embrace the essence of Tuscany where history, nature, and flavors blend for an unforgettable experience.
- Children will be offered soft drinks during the wine tastings
Location
Piazzale Montelungo
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a Fuchsia Jacket and holding a cardboard with our company name.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(16 Ratings)
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Michael
Sep 2, 2024
Family Trip through Tuscany - Great tour to really interesting places in Tuscany. Our tour guide, Christian, was great at giving us relevant history and answering questions throughout the day. I highly recommend the trip, and would ask for Christian to host/guide it based on our great experience.
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Quest17493594386
Sep 2, 2024
Our amazing guide, Christian - Can't say enough wonderful things about Christian, our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and had unique facts about not only San Gimignano, but Florence as well (where we started from). He definitely made the experience amazing!
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Marcia_s
Sep 28, 2023
Chianti wine country - Enjoyed our tour with Luigi as our tour guide. Though I love the wine tasting, I really enjoyed taking the time to stop by the little shops and experiencing authentic Italian shops.
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Randy_s
Jun 14, 2023
Highlight of our trip to Florence - The Bus was first class along with the driver. The tour guide Luigi was extremely personable and did a fantastic job. The drive through the Tuscan hills was breathtaking. The two wineries were great and the presentations and wine/food pairings were first class. We bought two bottles of wine at the first winery, it was that good. Would definitely recommend this 5 hour trip as it was the highlight of our trip to Florence.
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Annettehz4719yf
May 27, 2023
Best driver ever! - Our guide, Christian, took us through the Chianti region and to a wine tasting. Best part of our trip! During the drive, he shared history of wine making as well as history of the area. It was like traveling with a really smart friend! Thank you, Christian!
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Karoline
May 26, 2023
Amazing trip! - Great tour with sweet Assia as a guide! The first wineyeard Was the best visit of the two. They had exellent wine and an a amazing balsamico 👌🤌 and a guided tour at the winery. Second wineyard was a bit dissapoiting, No tour on the winery and the wine was not the best (our opinion). First wineyeard was the highlight, second highlight was the small town castellina di chianti ❤️ what an charming place! Too Sad we Only had about 30min there, would have paid more for trip Just to have an hour there! Thanks to Assia for a Great Day, guide and many good advices, your the best! Higly reccomended! Regards Karoline og Bjørn
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Anita_s
Oct 18, 2023
First Winery was Excellent, Second Winery was a zero - The tour guide was very monotone and her english was difficult to understand by Americans. She really didn't add much information to the tour.
However, the first winery, Poggio Amorelli, was fantastic. Our host at the winery was amazing - he provided a lot of information about the wine process and a tour of the winery. The Tuscan lunch was superb as were the wines that accompanied it.
The tour should have stopped there - the second winery was very dull and used the same glass for each of the different wines that we tasted. The host at this winery provided minimal information about the winery and the wines.
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Trip622277
Sep 27, 2023
Kind Host but Way Too Rushed - The small group wine tour offered great intimacy for the size of the group. The van used by Ciao Tours was extremely comfortable with greatly sized windows to view the countryside. My favorite part of the tour was the route. The selections of vineyards and a visit to a small village for cheese tasting allowed us to see various angles of Tuscany countryside and it was astounding. The first vineyard was wonderful and our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. The olive oil and selection of wines were lovely. However, the second half of the trip, including the second vineyard/winery was way too fast, they served us in paper cups and plates (bad for ambiance and environment) and we did not get to
fully enjoy the 2nd stop. I really loved the first half of the tour, and it was a good experience overall.
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Anna_s
Jun 14, 2023
Lovely vineries, but the tour was very rushed - I enjoyed the visit to both vineries, but I was disappointed with the tour overall because:
- there were around 20 participants, not 12 as the tour advertised
- the vinery visits were rushed and we were not told about the wine production as advertised
- we didn’t stop in Greve at all and the reason wasn’t explained
- there were families with young children on a tour who made noise on a bus, so it was hard to hear the tour guide
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Matthew_f
Jul 22, 2023
Could be better - First winery we stopped was good with a knowledgeable host and good products. Second one was poorly organised and nothing special - noisy and overcrowded. Our driver Allessandro wasn’t great. He indicated he didn’t like tourists played Latin American music loudly so he didn’t have to talk or answer questions and he dropped us off at a different place because the proper place “wasn’t good for him”. This left us with a long walk on a very hot day.
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