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Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence

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Price is AU$243 per adult
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Tenuta Riseccoli
    • Via Convertoie 7
    • 50022, Greve in Chianti, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazzale Montelungo
    • Piazzale Montelungo
    • Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$243.02 x 1 AdultAU$243.02
Total
Price is AU$243.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
  • What's includedWhat's includedQuick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall group tour: no crowds and more personalised experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTypical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree wi-fi on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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 transport arranged from the port to Florence and back.

Activity itinerary

Florence (Pass by)
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.
Tenuta Riseccoli
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Greve in Chianti
  • 45m
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 Harbour; 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.
Chianti Road
  • 30m
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
Casa Emma
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Poggio Torselli
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Florence
  • 45m
Your day will end with a relaxing 45 minutes drive back to the departure point in Florence

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTenuta Riseccoli
    • Via Convertoie 7
    • 50022, Greve in Chianti, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPiazzale Montelungo
    • Piazzale Montelungo
    • Firenze, Toscana, Italy

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