The essence of Tuscany tour with wine tasting and lunch
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Discover the finest wine regions of Tuscany on a semi-private minivan tour through Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano, with guided wine tastings, local products and a traditional lunch.Travel through rolling hills covered with vineyards and olive groves until you reach Castellina in Chianti, a charming ancient village perched on a hill. Here, visit a historic cellar and enjoy a guided tasting of Chianti wines, extra virgin olive oil on Tuscan bread, Vin Santo with cantuccini and locally produced lavender honey.Continue along scenic roads to Monteriggioni, a perfectly preserved medieval village still enclosed by its ancient walls, then admire the unique clay landscapes of the Crete Senesi. Your journey continues to the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the historic Via Francigena, famous for its postcard-perfect hills, cypress trees, castles and churches. At a historic farm, enjoy a guided lunch-tasting featuring Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello and Supertuscan wines, paired with a selection of typical local products and a delicious homemade fruit pie.After a stop in the medieval village of Montalcino, continue to Montepulciano, renowned for its prestigious Vino Nobile and surrounded by beautiful vineyards. A perfect Tuscany wine tour for those who want to combine authentic flavors, medieval villages and unforgettable landscapes.
Highlights
- Travel by semi-private minivan through Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano
- Taste Chianti wines, extra virgin olive oil, Vin Santo, cantuccini and local honey
- Visit Castellina in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Montalcino and Montepulciano
- Enjoy a guided Tuscan lunch-tasting with Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino and Supertuscan wines
- Admire the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Val d’Orcia and the scenic Crete Senesi
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
10 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Roundtrip in a luxury minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Guided wine and olive oil tasting in Chianti
- Guided wine tasting and typical lunch in Montalcino
- Wine tasting in Montepulciano
Where you'll meet
Pickup at your accommodation in central Florence (if agreed with the local operator) or departure at 8.25am from Piazza della Repubblica, in front of Gilli Caffè. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothes with Caf Tour & Gray Line logos.
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Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility
Know in advance:
* The driver leads the tour, providing general introductory information. The driver is not allowed to lead a guided visit inside a city centre, nor to provide historical and artistic information inside museums or churches
* The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants
* Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
* Lunch sample menu: cured meats and cheeses from local organic farms, as well as seasonal vegetables from a biodynamic garden, handmade pasta following traditional Tuscan recipes using locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients. The experience includes a tasting of five wines, including three different types of Brunello
Remember to bring:
* Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing to visit places of worship