From Florence: Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany
About This Experience
Taste the wines and olive oils of Tuscany on a small group tour from Florence. Drive through the rolling hills and marvel at the olive groves and cypress trees of the coutryside. Visit 2 wineries to sample wine paired with local produce.
Highlights
- Taste 6 different wines and olive oils paired with cheese, salami and bruschetta
- Visit 2 of the most renowned wineries in Tuscany
- Get breathtaking views of the Chianti Classico wine region
- Learn all the secrets about the historic wine making traditions
What's Included
- ✓ Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
- ✓ Driver/guide
- ✓ Guided visit to 2 wine estates
- ✓ Tasting of different wines and olive oils at the 1st winery
- ✓ Tasting of different wines, local produce, and olive oils at the 2nd winery
Not Included
- Tips optional
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Additional food and drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A vegetarian & gluteen free menu can be provided on request at time of booking
- Wines tasted: reds typical of the Chianti region famous for Sangiovese grapes; As a plus, depending on the time of the year, production, winery, etc. you may also taste some rosè or white wine (not guaranteed).
- The minimum age to join the tour is 12 years old (infants are not allowed)
- This tour is carried out in English only
- Small-group tour (max. group size 25 people) - standard tours run with 50/60 people
- Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
- Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
- 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 transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at Piazzale Montelungo, at the bottom of the highest red-brick building, opposite the parking lot (approximately an 8-minute walk from the Florence SMN Train Station). Look for a red flag or a sign with the activity provider’s logo on it. If you use Google Maps to reach the meeting point, do not follow the route passing through the train station. The exit there is closed.
