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Afternoon Chianti Wine Tasting by Coach from Florence: 2 Family Wineries, Panoramic Views
This afternoon tour suits study abroad students, solo travelers and backpackers as much as anyone else who wants a wine tasting in good company. The group visits two family-owned wineries, walks through vineyards and cellars, and looks out over the Tuscan hills. The price covers transport, a tour leader and tastings of various wines at each winery. Samples of locally produced olive oil, balsamic vinegar, truffle and other snacks come with them. Bottles can be bought at the end, and international shipping is possible.
What's included
- Samples of local products like olive oil, balsamic vinegar, meats & cheeses, and more
- Tasting of up to 5 Chianti wines at both wineries
- Panoramic views, perfect for everlasting photo opportunities!
- Round trip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
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- Opportunity to purchase wine & other products with international shipping
- Tours of 2 different wine estates (cellars & vineyards)
- Expert, English-Speaking Tour Leader
Itinerary
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Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze
Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy. The bus terminal is a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Staff wear bright orange Smart Trip clothing and hold a Smart Trip clipboard.
Florence
The tour heads out of Florence into Tuscany, with its countryside roads, vineyards, medieval villages and panoramic viewpoints. Guests meet at Piazzale Montelungo, a 5-10 minute walk behind Santa Maria Novella Train Station, where the tour leader in bright orange checks everyone in. The modern GT Coach bus then drives for about 45 minutes.
Tuscany
The first winery sits on a hilltop in the Chianti region. A wine producer explains the winemaking techniques during a tour of the winery and cellars. In the tasting room, 4-5 glasses of white and red wine, including various levels of Chianti, come with pecorino cheese, truffle oil and balsamic vinegar. Wine can be bought or shipped home. The tasting lasts about an hour.
Tuscany
The drive to the next winery takes about 20 minutes. The gated estate has endless vineyards, renaissance statues and architecture, and even horses and black roosters. After a photo stop, the family explains its generational winemaking, and 4-5 award-winning wines are tasted with fresh salami, cheeses and bruschetta. Wine can be bought to ship or carry. The tasting lasts about an hour.
Florence
After the second tasting the coach leaves Chianti and returns to Florence around 7:30 pm. The drive takes about 45 minutes.
Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Most participants on this tour will be college-aged students
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated
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- Up to 30 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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