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Overview

Discover the best of Tuscany with a Chianti Wine Tour from Florence, a top-rated experience combining wine tasting, scenic countryside, and authentic Italian flavors. Travel through the famous Chianti region, known for rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, medieval castles, and historic Romanesque churches. Depart from Florence with an expert tour escort and visit two selected Chianti wineries. Enjoy guided cellar tours, learn about traditional and organic winemaking methods, and taste premium Chianti wines paired with typical Tuscan snacks. Enhance your day by selecting the morning Chianti Cooking Class. Prepare traditional Tuscan recipes using fresh, local ingredients and enjoy a tasting of 4 premium wines carefully paired with your creations. It’s the perfect combination of hands-on cooking and wine tasting in the heart of Tuscany.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazzale Montelungo (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos.

Redemption Instructions

Departure time and Meeting Point - depending on the option selected: Morning tour & Morning Cooking class (from April to October): - Check in time at 8:15am - from September 4th to October 15 check in 8:15am and departure time 8:30am Afternoon tour: - From November 1st to March 24th: check in at 01:30pm - From March 25th: check in at 02:15pm at Piazzale Montelungo, at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will wait for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos. • How to reach the Meeting point from Santa Maria Novella Station Square: Take "Via Valfonda"(Valfonda street) and go straight on at the end of the street, until you see the Fortress (Fortezza da Basso). Cross the street in front of you and keep your left side, until you see on the right side Piazzale Montelungo (big square with car and Bus parking) • Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour • It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the Tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour. • We recommend to wear comfortable shoes. Wineries are usually located on the top of the hill and you start the visit with a short walk along the slope through vineyards. • In the visited wineries, it is not always possible to ensure the presence of staff who speak languages other than English. • We would like to inform you that in the Chianti region, there are certain areas where the internet connection is unfortunately limited or even unavailable. Therefore, even though we offer Wi-Fi on our buses, please be aware that it may not function properly in these specific areas. • For groups up to 8 pax the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver service • Caf Tour & Travel contacts: Phone +39 055 29.55.72 or +39 055 28.32.00 - Whatsapp: +39 3458025842 email address: tours@caftours.com

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Leave central Florence by air-conditioned coach, and travel into the lush Tuscan countryside that surrounds the city. An area of unrivaled beauty, Tuscany also holds a reputation as one of Italy’s most esteemed winemaking regions and acres of picturesque vineyards blanket its sun-drenched hills. Revel in the scenery as you travel, passing traditional travertine villages clinging to hilltops, overlooking swathes of vine-clad fields and olive groves. Your route continues into the Chianti Fiorentino where some of Italy’s most prized red wine is produced. Stop for the visit to a renowned wine estate for your first tasting session. After a friendly Tuscan welcome at the venue, start your visit with the historical wine cellars. See where the grapes are crushed, and where the wine is matured and later bottled while hearing some secrets of Tuscan winemaking. Then, take a seat at a wine glass–laden table, and sip on different glasses of wine made by the estate. The varietals are subject to change, but typically a glass of Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserve, the eponymous Tuscan vinsanto (dessert wine) or a prestigious white wine are served. Savor the complex and fruity flavors that are prevalent in Tuscan wine, and hear tasting tips to help you understand the characteristics of different grapes that are used. The Tour continues then 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", we cross the heart of the Chianti Classico, admiring the breathtaking views of the rolling hills that made so famous this part of Tuscany. We reach then a family-run Winery located in the Sienese area of the Chianti Classico, which stands out for the excellent quality of its wines. Here we 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 for us. 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 us to discover the charming historical center and its picturesque houses, squares and shops. Please note the order of the visit may change *From November to March, the itinerary does not include the stop at Castellina, so the return to Florence is about 30 minutes earlier

Inclusion

Wine-expert guided visit during Vineyards and Cellar tours

Transport by G.T. air-conditioned coach

Tasting of 3 or 4 different kind of organic Chianti Wines in each Winery with typical Products

Possibility to buy Wine, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and typical Tuscan food

Licensed Tour Leader and Transportation to and from Florence

If selected Cooking Class in the Winery: cooking class in chianti winery, lunch with 4 premium wines

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

If Cooking Class in Winery selected: Tasting of different Wines in each Winery with typical Products

If Cooking Class in Winery selected: Wine-expert guided visit during Vineyards and Cellar tours

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please note that the order of the visits may change

We recommend to wear comfortable shoes. Wineries are usually located on the top of the hill and you start the visit with a short walk along the slope through vineyards.

For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.

Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour

In the visited wineries, it is not always possible to ensure the presence of staff who speak languages other than English.

Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.

Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the wineries; however, cross-contamination cannot be fully excluded. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking for the product tasting.

Supplied by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence

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