Hiring a private tour guide in Chianti
A private guide in Chianti costs from €60 ($73) for a few hours on a set itinerary, or around €540 ($657) per group for a full, eight-hour day of your choice with a professor or PhD candidate.
That's actually not too expensive if you think about it—just €67.50 ($82) per hour. Or to put it another way, a family of four would be paying €135 ($164) each for a full day with a guide.
Here are some companies through which you can book a licensed guide in Chianti:
Chianti tours
Itinerary
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Pass By: Piazza Buondelmonti, Impruneta, Tuscany
Passage through the picturesque village of Impruneta famous for the Terracotta
Stop At: Enoteca Falorni, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Passage through Greve in Chianti stop
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castello di Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Passage through the Medieval village of Montefioralle
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Accademia del Buon Gusto, Panzano in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Nice stop for a wine tasting in Panzano!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Badia a Passignano, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Tuscany
Nice stop to enjoy the view of the medieval borgo of Badia a Passignano.
Duration: 30 minutes
A perfect occasion for shopping in the small traditional artisans workshops you will find along the way.
Lunch and wine tasting in a winery.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Chianti Road, Tuscany
Chianti Panoramic road
Stop At: Il Vinaino di Greve, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Greve in Chianti Town
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castello di Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Montefioralle
Duration: 1 hour
Itinerary
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Stop At: Via delle Volte, Castellina In Chianti, Tuscany
Meet your driver at your hotel and get ready for the discovery of the Chianti Classico region, one of the most celebrated and fascinating wine areas in the world!.
Moving along the sinuous Chianti roads, you will reach Castellina, a delightful hilltop village of Etruscan origin,among the most lively and charming of the whole region. Here, walking through the suggestive
covered street named Via delle Volte, you will completely immerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere
of the Medieval center, where to admire the massive Rocca (fortress), the picturesque houses and squares and browse among the typical shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany
Left Castellina, you will reach then a typical small-scale production winery, wonderfully embraced by
vineyards, which stands out for the excellent quality of its wines and for its privileged and stunning location. Here, surrounded by the gorgeous Chianti landscape, you will discover some of the secrets of the winemaking, meeting the passionate owners of this cool wine-production reality.
You will visit the cellars and enjoying a delicious tasting of three different wines and local products, before to return to Florence.
An unforgettable and authentic Chianti experience!
Duration: 1 hour
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany
Start the day with a leisurely hour drive from Livorno to Florence. Once in Florence, explore its myriad attractions with your driver: Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza Signoria, Duomo, Long River, or if you prefer, the Accademia Museum. We suggest 3 hours of sightseeing in Florence, but you may adjust this depending on how much time youd like to spend exploring the countryside.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Upon leaving Florence, take a leisurely 30 minute drive towards the Tuscany region, famous for its soft rounded hills, the medieval architecture of the villages and the silver green of the olive trees, contrasted with the dark green stands of cypress trees. Stop at Greve, an enchanting small town famous for being the capital of the famous Chianti wine. Your driver will lead you to the central square where you can relax visiting the small shops. For lunch your driver will suggest a typical trattoria in a winery to taste excellent wines and the local flavors!
After a wonderful day taking in the historic sights of Florence and the charms of the Tuscan countryside, head back to Livorno port in about one hour and a half drive with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories..
Duration: 4 hours
05.30 pm Meet your driver directly at your address in Florence or Siena or Chianti area.
Take part in a unique experience in Chianti. Enjoy a delicious dinner and wine during sunset inside a typical farm and discover the charm of the medieval villages. Travel in a small group (maximum 8 participants in each van) and enjoy an unforgettable evening in the Tuscan countryside. Admire the sunset over the vineyards and enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner in a typical Chianti wine-farm. After dinner, enjoy a night visit to the charming medieval town of San Gimignano before returning back to Florence.
Watch the sunset at a Chianti farm once you arrive at this characteristic Tuscan farm in the Chianti countryside.
Panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (stunning view on Florence). Return to your address.
• Pickup and Drop-Off directly at your address in Florence, Chianti or Siena
• Travel by Mercedes/GM/Ford/Opel or equivalent luxury-level car or minibus with an English-speaking driver (approx. 6 hours).
• Have a panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square
• View the sunset at a Chianti farm over the vineyards
• Taste the particular culinary culture of the Tuscan cuisine, you will be seated and served a delicious meal Afterwards, you will be seated and served a delicious 4-course meal that will give you a taste of the particular culinary culture of the Tuscan countryside. At night, walk in San Gimignano founded by the Etruscans. This medieval town is rich in historic architectural structures and sites that you can admire just by taking a relaxing walk at your own pace. Have a panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square
• Enjoy a even/night walk in San Gimignano
• The tour will end in Florence or in Siena.
SPECIAL NOTE: Authentic Farmer Dinner + Wine Tasting + Olive Oil Tasting + Balsamic Vinegar Tasting + Wine Tours (see the cellars) are included in the total cost.
Tour Length: 8 hours (time flexible).
Departure Time: You can select on of the following start time you like (8:00am 9:00am -10:00am)
Inclusions: Deluxe Mercedes/Audi car (1-3 people) with professional English speaking driver, gratuities (optional), admission fees to church and museums, meals and beverage. Gelato stop at Antica Gelateria.
Note: This tour will be private
Special instructions: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour. Our tours are flexible. Price include English speaking driver-guide for all tour long.
PRIVATE FOOD & WINE TOUR IN CHIANTI LANDSCAPE
Product Description
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square (see Florence from high)
• Visit the Chianti Classico Wine region (time for photo-shooting)
• Visit San Gimignano (the town of medievals watchtowers). Time to climb the Great Tower and taste the Gelato World Champion at the Antica Gelateria!
• Visit 2 different Castles/Wineries in Chianti (included authentic tuscany lunch with pasta and taste the famous Tuscany Salami/Prosciutti and Tuscany Pecorino Cheese, 2 different wine/olive oil tasting)
• You can go to taste more than 12 different kind of wines (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti DOC, Chianti DOCG, Supertuscan, Brunello from Montalcino, Nobile from Montepulciano, Supertuscan, Vernaccia Sweet White wine, Vin Santo, Grappa).
• Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
• According the availability we have time to stop at Leather Factory
9.00 am: meeting point at Castelnuovo Berardenga, located 20 minutes by car from Siena.
Set-up of the electric bikes and start of the bike tour in Chianti region surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Chianti offers a unique landscape: gentle hills covered by vineyards and olive groves, small stone villages and farm houses. During the bike tour you will visit the Castle of Brolio with the 12th century castle gardens, the familys private chapel and the unique museum. After this visit to the past, you will complete the bike tour with a wine tour and tasting in a Chianti winery.
The end of the bike tour will be a beautiful descent to Villa a Sesta and Castelnuovo Berardenga, with the skyline of Siena on the horizon.
13.00: back to Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Meet your private driver at 9am for the relaxing hour's drive through a Tuscan landscape of vines, olive groves and hills topped with castles and abbeys, arriving into Chianti to visit and enjoy a wine-tasting at a small but renowned family-owned estate (additional charge of around 10 Euro per person for a wine-tasting). Stroll around the enchanting market town of Greve-in-Chianti and delve into the enticing Antica Macelleria Falorni, specialists in wild boar as well as pecorino cheeses. Cross the rolling hills to Montefioralle a very tiny hamlet where Amerigo Vespucci was born, arriving into the Antinori vineyards at Badia di Passignano. As we make our way towards the hilltop town of San Gimignano, stop to enjoy a wonderful Tuscan lunch at a lively osteria or farm (additional charge).
The beautiful historic center of San Gimignano is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town bears exceptional testimony to the civilization of the Italian Middle Ages in the 11-13th centuries as it groups together within a small area all the buildings typical of urban life with squares, streets, houses and palaces, wells and fountains. San Gimignano was importantly placed on a trade route as well as a relay point on the Via Francigena for pilgrims journeying to and from Rome. The town itself was controlled by two major rival families and was the scene of incessant conflicts between the two. As symbols of their wealth and power, there were once an incredible 72 towers rising above the rooftops, some as high as 50m. There are fewer towers nowadays, but the fourteen remaining are still impressive in the misty distance, forming an unforgettable skyline in the heart of an Etruscan landscape. The town is renowned for its Vernaccia di San Gimignano white wine and certainly not to miss is a visit to Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning ice-cream with flavors including Vernaccia wine sorbet!
After a day discovering the very heart of Tuscany, sit back, relax and enjoy the comfortable hour's journey back to Florence with arrival at around 6pm.
With your own private driver, entirely at your disposal throughout the day, this tour is flexible and if there is anything in particular that you wish to see or do, please let us know and we will do our best to incorporate this into your day.
Enjoy an unforgettable day trip in the Chianti Region.Two wineries with cellar tours, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, tipycal tuscan snacks and amazin atmosfere! With its intimate setting, every guest feels like an extended family member at these small family-owned wineries. You will learn everything you need to know about their history of wine-making from their knowledgeable staff.
This is a real find for real wine lovers. Our excursion in the Chianti region will let you enjoy the beautiful views of the Chianti hills and vineyards, without forgetting a series of 2 different wine tastings to completely understand how the Italian tradition of food and wine intersects as it always did during our history. This tour is composed of 2 stops.
FIRST WINERY
Known for its simplicity, organic, genuine ingredients, and delicious wines. The first winery you'll visit is known among local italians to have high quality Chianti wines, many italians even buy their wines fresh from this estate. An amazing farm with a breathtaking view of the Tuscan countryside. There you will be sampling some of their best wines together with some typical tuscan snacks, genuine ingredients, and delicious flavors. So, not just fine wines, which if correctly chosen, enhance the flavors of a dish and make for a merry mood around the table and aid digestion but also a tour with visit of the cellar, wine tasting, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tipical tuscan selection of cold cuts, local cheese, bruschette. Obviously during the visit to their production facility an expert guide will teach you all the secrets not only to produce good wine but also to learn how to immediately be able to tell the quality of what you are drinking, whether at home or in a restaurant, just by looking at the glass and how the wine moves in it.
SECOND WINERY
Have a tour around the cellar, taste some amazing olive oil and learn about the history of the second winery we will visit. Sit back and relax with a glass of wine in your hand, and taste some typical Tuscan snacks. After having visited the second winery you will get back to Florence with a whole nother level of knowledge about the Chianti region and its famous wines.
Tour Length: 7/8 hours.
Dates: Every season. Days of Week: Everyday.
Departure Point: From your accomodation. Please note that the rate includes a pick-up and drop-off in Florence. Driver can be arranged to pick you from the place you stay in any region within Tuscany.
Departure Time: 09.00/09.30 am return 5.00/5:30 pm.
Note: During this excursion transport will be made in a de-luxe limousine or minivan or motorcoach which offers the maximum comfort, with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows and comfortable seats. The price includes scenic stop at Piazzale Michelangelo (heartbreathing view on Florence).
Popularity: ***** (best seller organic tour in Tuscany)
Be GREEN even on your vacation in Tuscany
Learn difference between organic and conventional wines in Chianti region
Taste low sulfite wines, which can mean fewer headaches afterwards
Organic Chianti Tuscan Wine Tour Program
If you are interested in organic, green living, why not experience this side of Chianti during your vacation in Tuscany? Tuscany has an incredible number of wonderful organic and biodynamic wineries in the heart of the famous wine-producing Chianti region, some of whom have always been organic thanks to their use of traditional Tuscan growing techniques. These wineries never switched to conventional farming when pesticide-use surged some 50 years ago. Other local wine producers have instead taken this path out of environmental concerns or personal beliefs, and have switched over to organic wine production as a way of being environmentally conscious. Thanks to this level of consciousness, Tuscany today is lucky to host dozens of organic and biodynamic growers and vintners growing grapes and making incredible natural wines in the Chianti hills.
This is the Program
09.00 or 09.30 am Meet your driver directly at your address.
10.00 or 10.30 am Visit San Gimignano (the town of the medieval towers time to climb the Great Tower. Gelato stop at the famous Gelateria di Piazza (Gelato World Champion since 2006).
12.00 or 12.30 am Visit the first Vineyard in Chianti (enjoy the wine tour, wine tasting, olive oli oil tasting and tuscany authentich lunch)
03.00 pm Visit the Second Vineyard in Chianti with second wine tasting and olive oil tasting. Wine Tour (see the cellars)
5.00 or 5.30 pm On the way back to Florence time to stop at the Leather Factory. Panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (stunning view on Florence). Return to your address.
09.30 am Meet your driver directly at your address. Please be so kind to be ready outside in time.
10.30 am Visit San Gimignano (the town of the medieval towers time to climb the Great Tower. Gelato stop at the famous Gelateria di Piazza (Gelato World Champion since 2006). Meet the Gelato World Champion Maker
12.00 am Visit the first Vineyard in Chianti (enjoy the wine tour, wine tasting, olive oli oil tasting and tuscany authentic lunch). Meet The Wine & Olive Oil Makers
03.00 pm Visit the Second Vineyard in Chianti with second wine tasting and olive oil tasting. Wine Tour (see the cellars). Meet The Wine & Olive Oil Makers
4.30 pm On the way back to Florence time to stop at the Leather Factory. Meet The Leather Authentic Makers
5.30 pm Panoramic stop at Michelangelo square (stunning view on Florence). Return to your address.
Pickup and Drop-Off directly at your address.
Travel by Mercedes or equivalent luxury-level car or minibus with an English-speaking driver (approx. 8 hours).
Tour of two organic/biodynamic Chianti wineries with winery owner or qualified guide.
Guided tasting of organic and biodynamic Chianti wines with English-speaking winery expert.
Visit to small Tuscan village such as San Gimignano or Greve in Chianti and its wine and gourmet food shops.
Panoramic Photo Stops between the vineyards, olive grooves and cypress.
Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square (stunning view on Florence)
Booking for lunch in one of the two Wine Estate (meal included).
SPECIAL NOTE: Authentic Farmer Lunch + Wine Tasting + Olive Oil Tasting + Balsamic Vinegar Tasting + Wine Tours (see the cellars) are included in the total cost.
Join me and my friends for a one of a kind ride through the Tuscan hills passing by the most beautiful and hidden roads of the Tuscan countryside. On a fun panoramic ride on the back of our Vespa, we will drive along olive groves, vineyards, medieval castles, hillside villa estates and breathtaking panoramic views of Florence.
Imagine riding by a 1000 years old church or by the medieval village of San Casciano Val di Pesa in the heart of the Chianti region and other incredible sites like Piazzale Michelangelo on the very top of Florence! This is the best way to experience the incredible things the city & its surroundings have to offer, including a glass of good red wine!
This 2.5 hrs tour will also give you a chance to take amazing photo memories. We know where the best picture perfect stops are along the way! Also, we will give you insights and stories of all of the places we stop at. Some of my friends speak French, German and Spanish as well!
Get picked up at your hotel in Siena and head into the countryside with your private guide.
Chianti is a land of ancient winemaking traditions that offers a unique landscape, dotted with small villages, Medieval castles and abbeys, where a wine known around the world is produced - Chianti Classico.
You will visit two of the most picturesque Medieval villages of the area, Castellina in Chianti and the tiny village of Monteriggioni, surrounded by its perfectly preserved Medieval walls. The walls include 14 towers, built to defend this territory that for centuries was contested between Siena and Florence.
Go through hills designed by rows of vineyards. Relax on a farm to taste Chianti wines and salami of Cinta Senese (a special breed of pork typical of the area). Stop for lunch at a famous butcher's where you can taste traditional Tuscan beef dishes.
In the afternoon, continue to Siena along the Chiantigiana Road, visiting the fortified Medieval village of Volpaia, surrounded by the typical Chianti countryside. Conclude the tour at an historic wine estate for a guided tasting of selected wines before returning to your hotel in Siena.
Tour Length: 5 hours (time flexible).
Departure Time: You can select on of the following start time you like (8:00am 9:00am -10:00am - 02:00pm - 03:00pm - 04:00pm )
Inclusions: Deluxe Mercedes car (1-3 people) or Deluxe Mercedes Viano/Vito (4-8 people) with professional English speaking driver, gratuities (optional), admission fees to church and museums, meals and beverage. Gelato stop at Antica Gelateria.
Special instructions: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour. Our tours are flexible. Price include English speaking driver-guide for all tour long.
Note: Each Van can accomodate up to 8 persons. This tour will be private or always small group guarantee.
Product Description
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square (see Florence from high)
• Visit the Chianti Classico Wine region (time for photo-shooting)
• Visit San Gimignano (the town of medievals watchtowers). Time to climb the Great Tower and taste the Gelato World Champion at the Antica Gelateria!
• Visit 2 different Wineries in Chianti (included authentic tuscany lunch, 2 different wine/olive oil tasting)
• You can go to taste more than 12 different kind of wines (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti DOC, Chianti DOCG, Supertuscan, Brunello from Montalcino, Nobile from Montepulciano, Supertuscan, Vernaccia Sweet White wine, Vin Santo).
• Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Truffle Olive Oil Tasting
• According the availability we have the chance to visit a Cheese Factory and taste the famous Tuscany Pecorino Cheese.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Montefioralle
Meet our driver at your hotel for start the trip to the beautiful Tuscan country side. Along small country roads well reach Montefioralle, a small Medieval village perched on a hill. Little stop for a short walk
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Greve in Chianti
Continue downhill Greve in Chianti, the cute town famous for being the capital of Chianti wine.
Our driver will lead you in the central square where you can relax between typical small shops or perhaps visit the Wine Museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Panzano ville
Passing through the small town of Panzano, the next stop will be in a winery where the owner will take you to a guided visit of the cellars, the vineyards and finally for a tasting of 3 types of wine, grappa and Vin Santo (the famous Tuscan dessert wine). Possibility to have lunch at the same winery or if you prefer the driver will suggest a good trattoria in the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rocca di Castellina in Chianti
The tour continues to Castellina, another lovely town and here well stop for stroll the narrow streets and visit some wine shops
Next destination is the last winery of the day where youll have the chance to see and compare another type of cellars and, of course, of wine! Return to your hotel in the afternoon with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories
Duration: 1 hour
• Visit small villages such as Greve, Castellina and Radda in Chianti and ancient castles, hidden among green hills and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
• This tour is a perfect combination of culinary delights, arts and culture. This private tour can be customized from locations you visit to the starting time of the tour.
Drivers are licensed English-speaking persons born and raised in Tuscany. Create a private tour according to your own needs with your driver suggesting the best places to stop and the most famous of the small family wineries to visit.
The driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel at the end of the day, and will be at your disposal all day long.
Chianti is a vast territory between Florence and Siena in the heart of Tuscany. Its a region known for wine and olive oil production as well as for the magnificent landscape.
During the tour:
• Visit a couple or several wineries accompanied by the owner or a winemaker explaining the different steps of processing the wine (from the fermentation to the bottling).
• Then, get to tasting! Enjoy a glass of Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserve, Tuscan dessert wine or a prominent white wine. Learn the complex characteristics of each wine from your expert owner of estate while you taste. Enjoy the opportunity to taste olive oil or balsamic vinegar. You can buy their wines, honey and other typical products of the farm visited. (tasting fees not included)
• Visit small villages such as Greve, Panzano, Castellina or Radda in Chianti and ancient castles, hidden among green hills and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
• Lunch in a local restaurant or "trattoria" or, upon request, in a "family wine farm" where traditional food is served accompanied by their own wines (lunch is at your own expense).
This tour is a perfect combination of culinary delights, arts and culture.
• Visit small villages such as Greve, Castellina and Radda in Chianti and ancient castles, hidden among green hills and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
• This tour is a perfect combination of culinary delights, arts and culture. This private tour can be customized from locations you visit to the starting time of the tour.
Drivers are licensed English-speaking persons born and raised in Tuscany. Create a private tour according to your own needs with your driver suggesting the best places to stop and the most famous of the small family wineries to visit.
The driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel at the end of the day, and will be at your disposal all day long.
Chianti is a vast territory between Florence and Siena in the heart of Tuscany. Its a region known for wine and olive oil production as well as for the magnificent landscape.
During the tour:
• Visit a couple or several wineries accompanied by the owner or a winemaker explaining the different steps of processing the wine (from the fermentation to the bottling).
• Then, get to tasting! Enjoy a glass of Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserve, Tuscan dessert wine or a prominent white wine. Learn the complex characteristics of each wine from your expert owner of estate while you taste. Enjoy the opportunity to taste olive oil or balsamic vinegar. You can buy their wines, honey and other typical products of the farm visited. (tasting fees not included)
• Visit small villages such as Greve, Panzano, Castellina or Radda in Chianti and ancient castles, hidden among green hills and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
• Lunch in a local restaurant or "trattoria" or, upon request, in a "family wine farm" where traditional food is served accompanied by their own wines (lunch is at your own expense).
This tour is a perfect combination of culinary delights, arts and culture.
Meet your private driver-guide as close as possible to your ship for the relaxing drive through a Tuscan landscape of vines, olive groves and hills topped with castles and abbeys, arriving into Chianti countryside to visit and enjoy a wine-tasting at a small but renowned family-owned estate (additional charge of around 10 Euro per person). Stroll around the enchanting market town of Greve-in-Chianti and delve into the enticing Antica Macelleria Falorni, specialists in wild boar as well as pecorino cheeses. Cross the rolling hills to Montefioralle a very tiny hamlet where Amerigo Vespucci was born, arriving into the Antinori vineyards at Badia di Passignano. As we make our way towards the hilltop town of San Gimignano, stop to enjoy a wonderful Tuscan lunch at a lively osteria or farm (additional charge).
Continue on to the beautiful historic centre of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town bears exceptional testimony to the civilisation of the Italian Middle Ages in the 11-13th centuries as it groups together within a small area all the buildings typical of urban life with squares, streets, houses and palaces, wells and fountains. San Gimignano was importantly placed on a trade route as well as a relay point on the Via Francigena for pilgrims journeying to and from Rome. The town itself was controlled by two major rival families and was the scene of incessant conflicts between the two. As symbols of their wealth and power, there were once an incredible 72 towers rising above the rooftops, some as high as 50m. There are fewer towers nowadays, but the fourteen remaining are still impressive in the misty distance, forming an unforgettable skyline in the heart of an Etruscan landscape - for spectacular views, climb one of the towers. The Rocca, a ruined fortress on the highest part of the hill, is surrounded by green parks and olive groves where you can sit and admire the Tuscan panorama. The town is renowned for its Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine (one of the few DOCG white wines of Italy) and it has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages and was an important part of the citys economy. Certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning gelato with flavors including Vernaccia wine sorbet.
After a day discovering our beautiful Tuscan countryside, sit back, relax and enjoy the comfortable hour and a half journey back to your ship in the port of Livorno with arrival at around 5pm.
• Ferrari model: F 348 TS removable roof
• Ferrari will be delivery directly at your address
• Departing from Florence
• Tour leader driving on a car ahead
• Departure tim 9:30 am or10:30 am or 02:00 pm
• Ferrari model: F 348 TS removable roof
• Ferrari will be delivery directly at your address
• Tour leader driving on a car ahead
• From Florence to Chianti Wine region
• Stop in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano
• Return to Florence
The Ferrari 348 (Type F119) is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive V8-powered 2-seat sports car by Ferrari, replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until 1995. It was the final V8 mid-engine model developed by Enzo Ferrari before his death, commissioned to production posthumously.
The 348's styling differed from previous models with straked side air intakes and rectangular taillights resembling the Testarossa, stylistic themes reminiscent of the F40, the worlds fastest production car at the time, and other prestigious Ferraris of the past. The model was also the final design overseen by chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, known for such designs as the Ferrari F40, Ferrari Daytona, Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer, Ferrari 288 GTO, P5 and P6, and others. The F355 that replaced it returned to the styling cues of the 328 with round tail lights and rounded side air scoops. Fifty-seven "Challenge" models were built for owners who wanted a more "track-ready" car.
The 348 was fitted with dual-computer engine management using twin Bosch Motronic ECUs, double-redundant anti-lock brakes, and self-diagnosing air conditioning and heating systems. Late versions (1993 and beyond) have Japanese-made starter motors and Nippondenso power generators to improve reliability, as well as the battery located within the front left fender for better weight distribution.
Meet your driver at your hotel and through this journey along the enchanting and typical streets of the Tuscan countryside , youll reach the ancient settlement of Greve in Chianti located on the suggestive Chiantigiana Road: here enjoy the slow and animated village life, observing the locals in the typical artisan workshops located under the arches of the beautiful square, the focal point of the town where the famous explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano was born. Then, after this enchanting experience, the tour proceedes with the visit of a prestigious wine estate where you are awaited and welcomed by an expert winemaker that will guide you in a private tour of the vineyards and of the historical cellars to discover the secrets of the winemaking, followed by a delicious tasting of five fine wines paired with local food.
Wine Tasting in the Tuscany countryside included!
A day exploring the landscapes and artistic small towns that Tuscany can offer.
Pick up and drop off will be at the port of Livorno, right outside your ship by a private English-speaking driver.
Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Livorno Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Meet a driver at the cruise port in Livorno for 8am departure; the driver will be waiting outside the ship holding a sign with your name on it.
Board an air-conditioned minivan that's your own private vehicle for the day you'll have the flexibility to customize the pace of your trip as you visit towns in Tuscany and Chianti, stopping in San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena.
On the way to San Gimignano included a very good Wine Tasting in a exclusive Farm winery located in a panoramic position on the Tuscany sweet rolling hills!
A stop for a tasting of local flavors is the perfect break during a visit to San Gimignano. The Tuscan style is enriched with a special focus on organic products and zero kilometers.
After You will proceed to
San Gimignano:
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form "an unforgettable skyline". Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano", is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Continue to
Monteriggioni:
Monteriggioni is a medieval walled town, located on a natural hillock, built in 121419. During the conflicts between Siena and Florence in the Middle Ages, the city was strategically placed as a defensive fortification. It also withstood many attacks from both the Florentines and the forces of the Bishop of Volterra.
Picture-perfect and fun to explore, the final stop is
Siena:
The historic center of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year. By walking around the town youll be able to enjoy the main attractions from the outside. Free time for Lunch.
This tour concludes with return transfer to Livorno, and drop-off at the cruise port.
The Chianti, a land of ancient wine making traditions, offers a unique landscape, with its vineyards surrounded by woods, olive groves and cypress trees, dotted with small villages, medieval castles and abbeys.
Stop first in Radda in Chianti, a beautiful medieval town enclosed by massive walls and a popular destination for those who love good wine and nature, then stop in the ancient village of Vertine, a small medieval village where time has stopped, with its castle and the medieval walls perfectly preserved.
You will visit an historical wine estate immersed in the heart of Chianti Classico, old castles and ancient villages converted to wine farms, where you will be guided in the cellar and in the wine tasting.
Meet your driver at your hotel and start this journey : a good opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of the wine , an experience among the vineyards and the grapes of Chianti to tell the story, the production secrets, the men who have made "prestigious" Chianti and its territory.You will be welcomed by the owners of these three boutique wineries surrounded by a breathtaking scenery who will personally lead you in a tasting of the best wines produced, accompanied by typical Tuscan snacks : this is one of the best way to discover the true essence of our region : come and try!!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany
Wine tastins, gourmet lunch plus visit to medieval and stunning villages in this stunning and beautiful Chianti area
Duration: 6 hours
Tour Length: 8 hours (time flexible).
Departure Time: You can select on of the following start time you like (9:30 am -10:00 am - 10.30 am)
Inclusions: Deluxe Mercedes car (1-3 people) or Deluxe Mercedes Viano/Vito- Opel/Ford (4-8 people) with professional English speaking driver.
Note: Each Van can accomodate up to 8 persons. This tour will be private or always small group guarantee. Up to 8 persons we go to use more that one vehicle (travel together all the time)
Special instructions: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour. Our tours are flexible. Price include English speaking driver-guide for all tour long.
PRIVATE & SMALL INTIMATE GROUP FOOD & WINE TOUR IN CHIANTI LANDSCAPE
Product Description
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square (see Florence from high)
• Visit the Chianti Classico Wine region (time for photo-shooting)
• Visit San Gimignano (the town of medievals watchtowers). Time to climb the Great Tower and taste the Gelato World Champion at the Antica Gelateria!
• Visit 2 different Castles/Wineries in Chianti (included authentic tuscany lunch with pasta and taste the famous Tuscany Salami/Prosciutti and Tuscany Pecorino Cheese, 2 different wine/olive oil tasting)
• You can go to taste more than 12 different kind of wines (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti DOC, Chianti DOCG, Supertuscan, Brunello from Montalcino, Nobile from Montepulciano, Supertuscan, Vernaccia Sweet White wine, Vin Santo, Grappa).
• Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
• According the availability we have time to stop at Leather Factory
Tour Length: 8 hours (time flexible).
Departure Time: You can select on of the following start time you like (8:00am 9:00am -10:00am)
Inclusions: Deluxe Mercedes car (1-3 people) or Deluxe Mercedes Viano/Vito- Opel/Ford (4-8 people) with professional English speaking driver, gratuities (optional), admission fees to church and museums, meals and beverage. Gelato stop at Antica Gelateria.
Note: Each Van can accomodate up to 8 persons. This tour will be private or always small group guarantee. Up to 8 persons we go to use more that one vehicle (travel together all the time)
Special instructions: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The vehicle will escort you for the entire tour. Our tours are flexible. Price include English speaking driver-guide for all tour long.
PRIVATE & SMALL INTIMATE GROUP FOOD & WINE TOUR IN CHIANTI LANDSCAPE
Product Description
• Panoramic stop at Michelangelo Square (see Florence from high)
• Visit the Chianti Classico Wine region (time for photo-shooting)
• Visit San Gimignano (the town of medievals watchtowers). Time to climb the Great Tower and taste the Gelato World Champion at the Antica Gelateria!
• Visit 2 different Castles/Wineries in Chianti (included authentic tuscany lunch with pasta and taste the famous Tuscany Salami/Prosciutti and Tuscany Pecorino Cheese, 2 different wine/olive oil tasting)
• You can go to taste more than 12 different kind of wines (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti DOC, Chianti DOCG, Supertuscan, Brunello from Montalcino, Nobile from Montepulciano, Supertuscan, Vernaccia Sweet White wine, Vin Santo, Grappa).
• Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
• According the availability we have time to stop at Leather Factory
A breathtaking view will open from this huge door: Piazza dei Miracoli with its marble architecture and neat grass lawns. Your driver drop and pick up at the feet of the Pisa Tower and you will be have time to see the precious leaning Tower, an unchallenged masterpiece of Romanesque art. If you had make a reservation you can climb the tower (without reservation you can climb according the line/availability).Outside you will admire the Baptistery, the Monumental Graveyard and, finally, the world famous Leaning Tower, discovering all its secrets. We visit also Chianti Wine Region and San Gimignano.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Under The Tuscan Sun Tours, Florence, Tuscany
Pisa
Chianti Wine Region
San Gimignano
Duration: 6 hours
Travel through the Chianti Classico hills, located in the heart of Tuscanys Chianti wine district. This day trip from Pisa includes plenty of wine tasting plus a light lunch at a Tuscan farm. Your guide offers a full-day itinerary dedicated to wine lovers who wish to explore the world-famous region, which has produced this namesake wine for centuries.
Start your Chianti Classico wine-tasting tour with pickup in the afternoon from your centrally located accommodation or the Pisa Centrale railway station. Prepare for a small-group tour dedicated to the vintners, culinary delights, and scenic beauty of this famous wine region.
Journey by minibus into the heart of Chianti where you will visit the historical wine cellars of two local farms. At both farms you are greeted by the owners who guide you through the property and introduce you to the valuable art of wine tasting.
Sit down for a light lunch featuring a farm-fresh Tuscan menu that varies according to the season. Pair your meal with five additional tastings of different wines and sample products that are typical to the area, such as pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan soup prepared with fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, and basil), salami, ham, cheese and more.
Finish with drop-off in Pisa in the evening.
Minivan car service pick up from your location in Florence downtown. The excursion takes you through Chianti, land of the world-renowned wine Chianti Classico.
This spectacular wine route, known as the Chiantigiana, offers a view of rolling hills with vineyards and olive groves. It touches on quaint, hilltop towns like Greve in Chianti, famous for holding the oldest market in the area (XII sec.), and for having given birth to Giovanni Da Verrazzano, the famous explorer who discovered America.
For lunch, an organic farmhouse, famous for its homemade products, waits for us: here it is possible to savour the famous balsamic vinegar, a unique product of Chiantishire.
Next, after enjoying the lovely landscape dotted with little villages, we will visit a typical farmhouse for a wine tasting of some of Chiantis best products.
Our excursion leads us to the town of San Gimignano, famous for its many towers, where we will walk through the historical centre and enjoy some free time.
Back in Florence, we will join a guided tour that will explore the history, its influence and power, of the Medici family. We will discover the exceptionally beautiful Palazzo Vecchio, symbol of the political life of Florence.
The guided visit includes a tour of the spectacular Salone dei Cinquecento designed by Giorgio Vasari for the Grand Duke Cosimo I, the rooms dedicated to the Medici Pope Leo X, the famous room of the Elements, the apartment of Eleonora, and the numerous areas decorated with the masterpieces of celebrated artists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Verrocchio.
The tour ends in Piazza della Signoria at roughly 5 oclock.
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Stop At: Castello di Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Meet the driver at the pier for start a lovely day in the beautiful Tuscan country side....Along small country roads well reach Montefioralle, a small Medieval village perched on a hill. Little stop for a short walk
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
after downhill Greve, the cute little town famous for being the capital of Chianti wine.
Our driver will lead you in the central square where you can relax between typical small shops or perhaps visit the Wine Museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Panzano ville
Passing through the small town of Panzano, the next stop will be in a family winery where the owner will take you to a guided visit of the cellars, the vineyards and finally for a tasting of 3 types of wine, grappa and Vin Santo (the famous Tuscan dessert wine). Possibility to have lunch at the same winery or your driver can suggest a nice typical trattoria
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rocca di Castellina, Castellina In Chianti, Tuscany
The tour continues to Castellina, a lovely little town and here well stop for stroll the narrow streets and visit some wine shops
Next destination is a last family winery of the day where youll have the chance to see and compare another type of cellars and, of course, of wine! Return to the ship by 5.30pm with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories
Duration: 2 hours
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