A day trip to Tuscany with stops at 2 wineries, 8 different types of wine to taste, 3 extra virgin olive oil samples, amazing scenery, and a visit to San Gimignano!
Join our fun day trip to the Chianti countryside to meet other travellers of the same age and discover why the area is famous for its scenery as well as its wine.
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First, we’ll visit a winery an hour outside Florence to taste four wines, including Chianti Classico, Brunello of Montalcino, and Super Tuscan. We’ll also sample a 30-year-old balsamic vinegar, plus truffle extra virgin olive oil. Learn to recognize different flavors and refine your palate with a passionate wine producer. Fun and new skills are guaranteed!
Next, we’ll visit a local winery in a beautiful area known for D.O.C.G. Vernaccia white wine, overlooking the towers of San Gimignano. The winemakers will guide you through vineyards and cellars, sharing secrets of wine and oil production, and the best wine and food pairings. Enjoy three wines: Vernaccia white, rosé, and Chianti Colli Senesi D.O.C.G. You can also purchase local products and wine at great prices to take home or ship to friends and family.
In the afternoon, explore San Gimignano, Tuscany’s most beautiful medieval town. Wander its narrow streets, shop in local stores, and enjoy ice cream from a world-champion ice cream maker. Your tour leader will provide maps and tips on the best places to visit.
We’ll return to Florence by approximately 5:00 pm.
Note: Departure and arrival times are estimated and subject to change due to road conditions and traffic.
Duration: 7 hours
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We meet at 9:45am in Piazza della Calza by Porta Romana in front of the blue P (parking) sign in Florence.
Depart 9:45 am daily
Checking out on the same day? feel free to bring your bags and luggage with you. We will store them underneath the bus/van so that you will be ready to leave to your next destination when returning to Florence.
Spending the night in Siena? Ask your guide to be dropped off in San Gimignano so you don’t have to come all the way back to Florence. From San Gimignano you can take a local bus to Siena.