The Fiat 500 is a fun and nippy vehicle that epitomizes Italian style and vigor. Its light steering and nippy drive perfectly symbolize the Italian’s zest for life, while the charming interior and sleek exterior offer a timeless appeal. This is a car that is as equally comfortable on city asphalt as it is on bumpy, winding country roads. Test the smooth ride out for yourself as you cruise peacefully through Chianti’s majestic landscape in the driving seat of a Fiat 500. Your bilingual tour guide will meet you at 9:00 am at platform number 16 of Florence’s Santa Maria Novella train station. The tour will officially commence at Castellina in Chianti, where you’ll be handed the keys to your Fiat 500. After a short introduction to the care, you can rev the engine and get rolling. During the tour, we’ll stop at three different vineyards and have a chance to meet the winemakers and taste their exquisite wines. We’ll also visit two or three of Chianti’s most beautiful villages where you will learn about the area’s intriguing history and get an opportunity meet the locals. Along the way, you’ll be at the wheel of your Fiat 500 and will enjoy a spectacular drive along the renowned Via Francigena, which is flanked by postcard views of Italy’s most spectacular scenery. We’ll end the experience at a local farmhouse, where you’ll be offered an unforgettable Tuscan lunch of local products served the traditional way. The tour will finish with a visit to Castellina in Chianti. At around 4:30 pm, your driver will return you to the pick-up point with many memories to treasure

Although Chianti may cover a relatively small area, the sheer volume of attractions, sights, monuments, architectural marvels, and landscape views on offer is enough to keep the most well-heeled traveler inspired. Whether you want to visit medieval villages, sample fine wines in the area’s renowned vineyards, enjoy a leisurely stroll surrounded by breathtaking views, or learn some of the fascinating stories of Chianti’s fascinating history, you will find it all here. And if you’re looking for some insider tips or a chance to really get to grips with the location, our experienced guides are always on hand and ready to share Tuscany’s hidden gems with you. Leave the stresses and strains of the modern world behind you and allow yourself to melt into the laid-back life of Tuscany. Lose yourself in the surrounding beauty and indulge in the fine wines, award-winning olive oils, and delicious local cuisines. Tour the spectacular vineyards and witness the expert winemakers at work as they share some of the secrets of the world’s most famous wines.

PRICES, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENTS:

Price for this private tour is 350 USD per person for a group between 2 and 4 guests.

Price for this private tour is 300 USD per person for a group between 5 and 8 guests.

Deposits and balance of payments are accepted by bank transfer or credit card via Paypal.

For all the private tours, you can book through email at [email protected] or you can contact Matteo  at +61 404572020 or +39 0621118983

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES:

Pick up in Florence,  at 9:00 a.m. The actual tour is a 6 hours tour. It starts at 10:00 am in Castellina in Chianti and it ends at 4:00 pm.

We advice to book the tour at least 2 days in advance.

TOUR GROUPS:

Our tour groups have been designed for a group of no more than 8 people per tour to ensure that client needs and enjoyment is always our top priority.  Minimum of participants: 2 people.

INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:

1 Professional bi-lingual tour guide for the whole time to assist you for any issue.

2 -3 wine tasting

3 -Lunch in a local farmhouse

4 pick up and drop off from the central station of Florence

5 Original Fiat 500 car  (Third party insurance)

6 Guide and training for beginner.

7 One car for two guests

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST

All items not detailed in inclusions

Personal spending

All transfers other than to the local train station

Additional info:

– Minimum age is 21 years
– Adult pricing applies to all travelers
– May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
– Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
– A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
– Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
– A maximum of 8 people per booking
– Not recommended for pregnant women
– Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
– Not wheelchair accessible
– Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

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 is always our top priority. Tours and tariffs are subject to change.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. The value of the transaction may be subject to taxes, duties, foreign transaction, currency exchange or other fees.

COST/EXCHANGE RATES:

Prices and tariffs quoted for the tours are subject to change without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as significant currency fluctuations.

INSURANCE:

You are required to purchase your own travel insurance to cover cancellation coverage, airline tickets, trip delay, lost luggage or any potential medical expenses, personal accident and sickness, emergency repatriation and personal liability. It is advisable to take specific cover for ambulance through the respective State ambulance providers or through their own private health insurance. Please note that travellers on Tuscany Untouched tours must have comprehensive travel insurance. We will require evidence including policy number, insurers name and emergency contact number before we finalise your booking.

STRENUOUS WALKING

Most medieval towns were built as hilltop fortifications, so you will find some challenging climbs. There is a lot of walking on our tours and you will spend a lot of time on your feet while sightseeing. Age is not important as long as you are physically fit and a strong walker. Our tours are not suited for anyone who has problems with knees, back, heart or obesity

PRICES:

Our recommended tours and dates, as listed on our web site, are guaranteed once a booking is confirmed. Your additional expenses will be for non-included meals, moderate tipping where appropriate, and personal sightseeing or shopping.LIMIT OF LIABILITY: No responsibility is accepted for any loss, expense, accident, injury, or damage to any person or property due to the actions or omissions of any person, or any cause, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, defects in machinery, breakdown of equipment, weather, quarantine, negligence, loss of baggage, or other causes beyond our control, such losses being the responsibility of the guest.

MEMBERSHIP ON TOUR:

Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd reserves the right to accept, reject, or not retain any person as a tour participant whose condition or general deportment impedes the operation of the tour or, in the opinion of the tour manager, affects the rights and enjoyment of other guests. A guest not retained on tour shall have no cause for complaint or refund, and shall bear any and all extra expenses that ensue.

TOUR CHANGES:

All information on this website is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. However, we reserve the right to make changes in accommodations, visits, and itineraries at any time should it become necessary or desirable. Delays or itinerary changes caused by strikes, bad weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances are beyond our control and we are not obliged to pay guests compensation.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Just a reminder that travel on Tuscany Untouched trip requires a degree of flexibility, and you should understand that the trip’s route, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Tuscany Untouched PTY LTD deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside Tuscany Untouched’ control. While travelling with Tuscany Untouched you agree to accept the authority of the leader at all times. You are aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. You understand that Tuscany Untouched reserves the right to decline, accept, or retain any person as a member of the group at any time. To the best of Tuscany Untouched’s knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However Tuscany Untouched  will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviour of these third parties. Tuscany Untouched will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveller who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited. No employee, servant or agent of Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd has authority to vary these conditions.

CONFIRMATION BOOKING FORM

All Tuscany Untouched travellers on group trips must sign a Booking Form. Please note that signing the form is a pre-requisite of travelling with Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd. The wording of this form follows. “I understand that touring with Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd may involve risks (and rewards) above and beyond those encountered on a more conventional holiday, and that I am undertaking a physical trip with inherent dangers. I understand that I am travelling to geographical areas where, amongst other things, the standard of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, medical facilities, telecommunications and infrastructure development may not be of the standard I am used to at home or would find on a conventional holiday. I have read and understood the Tuscany Untouched tour notes for the trip I am undertaking and have provided details of any pre-existing medical conditions I have to Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd  representatives. I accept these risks and obligations and I fully assume the risks of travel. I release Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd from any liabilities connected to these risks to the maximum extent permitted by law.”

ANIMALS:

Our tours are not pet friendly