Wine Tuscany Tour
Discover the best wines with a unique Tuscan wine tour.
Reviewed June 25, 2018 via mobile
- If you're a wine lover, this immersive tour of Tuscan wineries is for you.
- Become acquainted with your home away from home; a stunning private room in a traditional Tuscan B&B accommodation.
- Embark on an exciting journey of discovering world-renowned wines in the Tuscan countryside, or hop on a once in a lifetime Florence wine tour.
- Get to the heart of Tuscany's soul with an unforgettable Chianti wine tour.
- Travel to the heart of Val D'orcia region and enjoy the beauty of Brunello di Montalcino red wine
- Experience the magnificent medieval village of San Gimignano with a glass of local Tuscany white wine
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Day 1: The Chianti Region
Your Tuscany Wine Tour begins at 10 am, when your private local driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence and take you into the beautiful Chianti countryside.
As we travel through the rolling Chianti hills, you’ll discover a landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and historic castles while enjoying fascinating local insights from your driver. During the day, we’ll visit three carefully selected wineries, each offering a unique experience in terms of history, character, winemaking, and quality.
At each winery, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a selection of local wines and sample Tuscany’s renowned extra virgin olive oil while discovering the traditions behind some of the region’s most celebrated products.
After our Chianti wine tasting, we’ll continue to Greve to explore its local produce and delicacies before returning to the accommodation for a delicious dinner, bringing another memorable day of your Best of Tuscany experience to a close.
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Day 2: Vernaccia of San Gimignano
Today, your Tuscany Wine Tour takes you into the beautiful Vernaccia wine region, where the focus is on one of Tuscany’s most celebrated white wines.
In the morning, we’ll drive through the scenic countryside around San Gimignano and Castelvecchio National Park, visiting two excellent family-run wineries. At each estate, you’ll have the chance to admire the surrounding vineyards while tasting exceptional Vernaccia wines and delicious local specialties, discovering the traditions and passion behind these historic Tuscan producers.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano has a long and distinguished history and is closely connected to the medieval town that gave the wine its name. Its unique character and centuries-old reputation make it an essential part of any Best of Tuscany experience.
In the afternoon, we’ll continue to the beautiful town of San Gimignano, where you’ll have free time to explore its atmospheric medieval streets, historic architecture, and iconic towers, with wonderful views across the surrounding valley.
We’ll end the day with a delicious dinner at a local Tuscan restaurant, returning to the accommodation after another memorable day of Tuscany Tours.
Day 3: Brunello wine & Nobile wine
Today, your Tuscany Wine Tour takes you deep into the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, visiting two of the region’s most celebrated wine towns: Montepulciano and Montalcino.
Our day begins in Montepulciano, a beautiful medieval hilltop town steeped in Tuscan history and famous for its cultural events, traditional craftsmanship, and spectacular countryside views. Enjoy some free time to explore the historic streets and city walls, discovering local artisan workshops where skilled craftspeople continue to use traditional techniques.
We’ll then continue to a local winery, where you’ll enjoy a wine tasting followed by a traditional Tuscan lunch, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the region.
In the afternoon, our Tuscany Wine Tour continues to Montalcino, home of the renowned Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines. At one of the area’s outstanding wineries, you’ll discover more about the history and production of Brunello while enjoying a tasting of this celebrated Tuscan wine.
After a full day of wine, food, and beautiful countryside, your driver will return you to Florence, bringing another highlight of your Best of Tuscany experience to an end.
PRICES, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENTS:
Price for this tour is $1950 per person.
Single supplement: $150,00.
Once we have checked your documentation (including your travel insurance), a 25% deposit of the overall tour cost is required.
No booking will be reserved until the deposit is received.
Balance of the payment will be due 30 days before starting the tour.
Deposits and balance of payments are accepted by bank transfer or credit card via PayPal (4% surcharge).
Payment of the deposit indicates an acceptance of all the conditions.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES:
Departures-Guarantee with a minimum of 2 guests.
Starts/Ends in Florence. Max 8 people.
Pick up/drop off in Florence – Click here for more information www.trenitalia.com :
• Check IN:: 3.00 pm
• Check OUT: 10.00 am
Contact us if you need advice on reaching the pickup point.
TOUR GROUPS:
Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per week to ensure that client needs and enjoyment are always our top priority.
INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:
- Private room in a 4 star Tuscan accommodation.
- All continental breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners at the accommodation with a set menu (water and wine not included. On Tuesday the restaurant is closed).
- Transfer from the local station to the accommodation and back.
- Daily transfer in a comfortable vehicle from the accommodation to the different locations of the tour and back (9 hours/day tour service).
- Bi-lingual hosts for the duration of your tour.
- 3 day tours to itinerary locations.
- On arrival at each location: remain as a group with tour leaders or explore independently and re-group at a pre-arranged time and location.
- Visit 7 wineries with wine tastings at each location and a cellar tour at selected vineyards/establishments
- GST, petrol, tolls, fees.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST
All items not detailed in inclusions
Personal spending
All transfers other than to the local train station
- Airfares
- Airport taxes
- Travel insurance.
- Entry fees to museums/galleries and other places wherever entry fees apply
- All lunches and meals not specifically listed above
- All personal expenditure.
- Refer to specific tour.
- Italian tourist Hotel tax
- Local Tour Guide
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Tour Guide.
Activities beyond the specified tours listed on this website are subject to additional costs
