Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the heart of Chianti wine country; visiting a winery and sampling fine wines. Visit a local olive oil farm and explore the famous village of Castellina in Chianti.
The Chianti region is rich in tradition and history, with a wine and food culture that is ingrained in the spirit of the people and the land. During the tour your guide will explain about the history of the region as you enjoy the stunning Chianti countryside. Tuscany is the home of fine oils: a blend of ancient olive varieties, the extra virgin olive oil from the Chianti area comes from the skilful combination of over 120 native qualities of olive trees. From a difficult land, peasant art has been able to draw from the finest oil fruit that knows how to transmit olfactory sensations and an incomparable taste. Touch to understand, savor to discover. This is the impulse that animates the precious moments of the Chianti tour
Stops will be made along the way to sample the delicious products of the region in local farms. This corner of Tuscany is the home of high-quality olive oil which is skilfully blended with olives from over 100 native olive trees. You will have the opportunity to sample this liquid gold.
Visit the cellars of two of the most renowned wineries, taste the top products of local farms, and be overwhelmed by the unique atmosphere that this corner of Tuscany offers.
There is time to end the day with a walk to the Castellina in Chianti to breath the air of the village and explore its typical shops, before returning to Florence.
What’s included
- Snack with typical products
- Free time to admire a Chianti hamlet
- Wine and extra-virgin olive oil tasting
- Covid safety measures in place
- The tour is confirmed only when the minimum number of people is reached
- Expert multilingual tour leader
- Travel by GT coach or minivan
- Visit 2 wineries with a tour of the historical cellars
- Pick-up and drop-off
Meeting point
Florence Coach Station, Villa Costanza (Tram T1)
You can easily reach the meeting point by getting on T1 Leonardo tramway towards Villa Costanza. It will take almost 20 minutes from Florence main train station.
