With wine, organic produce and the fascinating history of Florence on the agenda, this day-long tour makes the very best of the city and its surrounding region.
This small eight-hour tour with a maximum of eight people departs from Florence at approximately 9:00 and we’ll make our way directly to the Chianti region, best known for Chianti Classico wine. The journey is part of the experience, as we follow the spectacular Chiantigiana wine route, with nonstop views of vineyards, rolling hills and olive groves. We’ll pass by quaint towns such as Greve – famous for holding the oldest market in the region, as well as being the birthplace of Giovanni Da Verrazzano – the first European to explore the Atlantic coast of North America.
We’ll stop for lunch at an historic farmhouse loved for its organic produce and famous for its balsamic vinegar. After lunch, we’ll visit another country farmhouse for a wine tasting session of the region’s best wine products.
After sating our appetites, we’ll continue on to the town of San Gimignano, the hilltop community known for its 13th century walls and skyline filled with medieval towers. You’ll have some free time here to stroll around and soak it all up.
We’ll then return to Florence for a guided tour that delves deeper into the city’s history of wealth and power. You’ll hear fascinating stories about the Medici family, and explore the Florentine symbol of political life at Palazzo Vecchio, including access to a number of the palace’s remarkable rooms.
Operates on Monday’s from £130pp Including: Minivan max capacity 8 people, Italian/English speaking driver, tolls, parking, luggage handling, bottled water, wine tasting and light lunch, ( selection of cheeses with Tuscan bruschetta and vegetables, accompanied by wine and Evo oil tasting), guided tour of palazzo Vecchio in Florence ( join a group), pre booking and entrance fee.