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Discover the best of Tuscany with a Chianti Wine Tour from Florence, a top-rated experience combining wine tasting, scenic countryside, and authentic Italian flavors. Travel through the famous Chianti region, known for rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, medieval castles, and historic Romanesque churches.
Depart from Florence with an expert tour escort and visit two selected Chianti wineries. Enjoy guided cellar tours, learn about traditional and organic winemaking methods, and taste premium Chianti wines paired with typical Tuscan snacks.
Enhance your day by selecting the morning Chianti Cooking Class. Prepare traditional Tuscan recipes using fresh, local ingredients and enjoy a tasting of 4 premium wines carefully paired with your creations. It’s the perfect combination of hands-on cooking and wine tasting in the heart of Tuscany.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Piazzale Montelungo (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos.
Itinerary
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1Florence
Your Chianti wine experience starts from Piazzale Montelungo, the meeting point for the tour and the perfect starting point for a journey into the Tuscan countryside. Please arrive on time for check-in according to your selected departure. For the morning tour, check-in is at 08:00 AM, and the tour departs at 08:15 AM. For the afternoon tour, check-in is at 02:15 PM, and the tour departs at 02:30 PM. From November to March, the afternoon schedule starts earlier, with check-in at 01:30 PM and departure at 01:45 PM. Our assistant will be waiting for you at the end of the ramp connecting Piazzale Montelungo with the railway station. Just look for the blue clothing with the Caf Tour and Gray Line logos — they will be easy to recognize and ready to welcome you. Once check-in is complete, relax and get ready to leave Florence behind as your Chianti wine adventure begins among vineyards, rolling hills, and timeless Tuscan landscapes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Monteriggioni
For the morning tour: the first winery is located in the Monteriggioni area, in the province of Siena, surrounded by vineyards, history, and classic Tuscan countryside views. For the afternoon tour: the first winery is also located in the Monteriggioni area, offering guests the chance to discover the Sienese side of Chianti winemaking.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Monteriggioni
For the morning tour: the second winery is also located in the Monteriggioni area, allowing guests to enjoy two different wineries within the same beautiful Sienese countryside.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Greve in Chianti
For the afternoon tour: the second winery is located near Greve in Chianti, in the province of Florence. Visiting one winery in the province of Siena and one in the province of Florence gives guests an interesting opportunity to compare two different expressions of the Chianti wine region.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Florence
Return to Piazzale Montelungo At the end of your Chianti wine experience, sit back and enjoy the scenic journey back to Florence as the rolling hills and vineyards slowly give way to the city. You will be dropped off at the original meeting point in Piazzale Montelungo, right where your journey began. For the morning tour, the expected return time is around 01:15 PM, depending on traffic and tour timing. For the afternoon tour, the expected return time is around 07:00 PM, depending on traffic and tour timing. A smooth and convenient conclusion to your Tuscan countryside escape, leaving you with the flavors, views, and memories of Chianti.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the order of the visits may change
- We recommend to wear comfortable shoes. Wineries are usually located on the top of the hill and you start the visit with a short walk along the slope through vineyards.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the order of the visits may change
- We recommend to wear comfortable shoes. Wineries are usually located on the top of the hill and you start the visit with a short walk along the slope through vineyards.
- For small groups, up to 8 pax, the Tour escort service could be replaced with an English speaking driver-guide service, while maintaining unchanged the entire program of the excursion.
- Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour
- In the visited wineries, it is not always possible to ensure the presence of staff who speak languages other than English.
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
- Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the wineries; however, cross-contamination cannot be fully excluded. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking for the product tasting.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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