Gaiole in Chianti ☆☆☆

8h | from €140

Combine Chianti's fine wines with its impressive castles on a full-day trip from Siena! Giving the rugged Tuscan landscape a remarkable grandeur, these stunning Italian castles are a must-see for any visitor to the region. With your expert guide, visit Castello di Brolio, renowned as the birthplace of Chianti wine. Sample the esteemed Chianti Classico wine, enjoy an authentic Italian lunch at a Tuscan wine estate and tour the region’s best wineries.
Numbers are limited to eight people on your small-group trip, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tuscan Escapes - Day Tours, Siena, Tuscany

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Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Castello di Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany

visit the gardens of Castello di Brolio, learn about its history and enjoy the stunning views overlooking the nighbouring valleys and hills before tasting their fantastic wines

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Castello di Vertine, Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany

visit the beautiful hamlet of Vertine that was once a fortified medieval village

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Castello di Ama, Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany

Enjoy the medieval hamlet with its chapels and modern art scultures and savour a meal and the fantastic wines at Ristoro di Ama

Duration: 2 hours

20–180m | from €57

Explore the Florentine hills in style on this  8, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 or 70 kilometers Ferrari California T Handling Speciale drive with a personal driving Tutor who will guide you throughout the tour sitting next to you. Depart from Piazzale Michelangelo, then wind through the scenic Tuscan countryside enjoying fantastic views in the comfort of one of the world's finest cars. Upgrade your trip with a stop in the hillside town of Fiesole, where you'll enjoy panoramic vistas of Florence while sipping on an aperitif or driving around the amazing Chianti country surrounded by the most famous Tuscany vineyards.

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The Piazzale Michelangelo is a large, partly pedestrianized square located across the Arno River from the center of Florence. From the square you have one of the best unobstructed views over the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Location: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany

You will find us at Piazzale Michelangelo, in the toll parking with the blue lines near the statue of David

Duration: 10 minutes

Location: TestDriveFirenze, Florence, Tuscany

It is the 8 km test drive. Drive yourself the Ferrari California T Handling Speciale starting from Piazzale Michelangelo (or Viale Galilei on Sundays and bank holidays) along a long avenue until you reach Porta Romana and return to the starting point for another parallel boulevard.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Pass By: Porta Romana, Florence, Tuscany

It is the 12 km with Tunnel test drive. You drive the Ferrari California T Handling Speciale starting form Piazzale Michelangelo to the Tunnel of the Galluzzo so you can hear well the sound of the Ferrari engine.
Then you will return to the starting point.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Pass By: Certosa del Galluzzo, Galluzzo, Tuscany

It is the 20 km Triple Tunnel test drive. Starting from Piazzale Michelangelo you will drive the Ferrari California T Handling Speciale passing under three different long tunnels to well hear the sound of the Ferrari engine. You will arrive at the Firenze Impruneta motorway entrance and then you will return to Piazzale Michelangelo.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Pass By: Tollbooth Impruneta

It is the 18 km test drive. You will drive the Ferrari California T Handling Speciale starting from Piazzale Michelangelo up to San Domenico which is a small town halfway between Florence and Fiesole and you return back to Piazzale Michelangelo.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Pass By: San Domenico Fiesole, Fiesole, Tuscany

It is the 22 km test drive. You drive the Ferrari California T Handling Speciale starting from Piazzale Michelangelo until you reach the Fiesole hill along a city route. You will be able to see the city of Florence from the side opposite Piazzale Michelangelo from above.
Then you return to Piazzale Michelangelo.
You can switch the wheel with one passenger if you want.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Pass By: Piazza Mino Da Fiesole

It is the 24 km with Aperitif in Fiesole test drive. You can experience a 24 km Ferrari California T Handling Speciale drive with a cocktail (a soft drink of your liking) in the luxury location of Villa San Michele in Fiesole on the hills of Florence. The test drive will last 90 minutes: 60 minutes driving + 30 minutes to quietly enjoy your soft drink in this lovely spot (from early April to end October). From end October to early April and when Villa San Michele is not available due to private events you will enjoy your aperitif at the end of the test drive in the luxury location of the La Loggia del Piazzale Michelangelo restaurant.
You can switch the wheel wit one passenger if you want.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Duration: 30 minutes

Location: Belmond Villa San Michele

It is the 26 km Luxury Lunch in Ferrari test drive. You can experience a 26 km Ferrari California T Handling Speciale drive with lunch at the luxury location of Villa San Michele at Fiesole on the hills of Florence. The test drive will last around 150 minutes: 60 minutes driving + 90 minutes to quietly enjoy your luxury lunch in this lovely spot (from early April to end October). From end October to early April and when Villa San Michele is not available due to private events you will enjoy your luxury lunch at the end of the test drive at La Loggia del Piazzale Michelangelo restaurant.
You can switch the wheel wit one passenger if you want.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Location: Belmond Villa San Michele

It is the Chianti tour 70 km test drive named Cappuccino in Chianti. You drive the Ferrari California T Handling Speciale for 70 km through the stunning hills of the Chianti, surrounded by Tuscany's most famous vineyards.
With a 30 minutes stop in the characteristic Greve in Chianti square so you will be enjoying our unique ITALIAN CAPPUCCINO or orange juice with pastries.
You and the passenger/s can switch the wheel.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.


Duration: 30 minutes

Location: Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany

It is the 100 km Espresso in Ferrari test drive. It starts from Piazzale Michelangelo, it passes under 3 Tunnels to reach theImpruneta, then it passes through the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial then you can see the Castello di Verrazzano in Greve in Chianti and the drive stops at Radda in Chianti, Siena.
Radda in Chianti is a beautiful medieval town enclosed in large defensive walls. Located up on a hill between the valleys of Arbia and Pesa, it has ancient origins. Inhabited since the 9th century, Radda was officially mentioned in a document from 1002. Its stone facades adds to the medieval look characterized by narrow streets and tower buildings.
It is no wonder that Radda served as the capital of Chianti; its prime position served as a point of coordination between its neighbors Gaiole and Castellina. The picturesque panorama, the small town feel, the calendar rich with cultural events and the natural flavors of the land make Radda one destination that should always be part of an itinerary in Chianti.
On the way back you will stop in the Greve in Chianti characteristic square to quietly enjoy a UNIQUE ITALIAN CAFFE' ESPRESSO. You can also take pictures and after around 30 minutes you will start again to reach the meeting point, Piazzale Michelangelo.
You can switch the wheel with your passengers.
The seat next to the person carrying out the test drive is always occupied by one of our Tutors.
The activity lasts around 3 hours and an half

Pass By: Castello di Radda, Radda in Chianti, Tuscany

1 hour 30m | from €68

Transfer A/R from your accomodation in Siena till the Chianti Sculpture Park and the Contemporary Art Village of Pievasciata (Contemporary Art Village). In this little hamlet and its immediate surroundings, nine artworks have been installed both by families and institutions. These installations are visible no matter which direction you come from, Siena, Gaiole in Chianti, Pianella, Vagliagli or Ponte a Bozzone. Entrance to Chianti Sculpture Park, which is spread over a mystical wooded area; it comprises a collection of site-specific sculptures and installations created by artists from all over the world.

The Chianti Sculpture Park is located about 10 km north of Siena. Spread over a mystical wooded area, it comprises a collection of site-specific sculptures and installations created by artists from all over the world. In the Park’s amphitheater, in a magical atmosphere concerts of classical music, jazz, opera, tango and other musical genres are held in June, July and August. Opposite the entrance to the park an ancient manufactory for terracotta has been transformed into a large art gallery. Among the artists involved are K. Nakamura (Japan), U. Christiansen (Denmark), M. Berrettini (Italy), C. Spath (Germany), Y. Heidar (Egypt), P.A. Méndez (Colombia), R. Cipollone (Italy), N. Bertoux (France), W. Furlong (United Kingdom), N. Barab (USA) and many others.
Moreover, in the Chianti region there is also the opportunity to visit Pievasciata (Contemporary Art Village). In this little hamlet and its immediate surroundings, nine artworks have been installed both by families and institutions. These installations are visible no matter which direction you come from, Siena, Gaiole in Chianti, Pianella, Vagliagli or Ponte a Bozzone. The idea was to further enhance this territory already famous for its wine and picturesque villages by making Pievasciata a Contemporary Art Village.

7h | from €140

We'll start at the Castello di Brolio, one of the most spectacular castles in the region where we will visit the vineyards and hear the history of the family that eventually wrote the recipe of the Chianti Classico wine.
Shortly after we'll visit a small organic producer of high-quality wines together with the winemaker and enjoy a superb first wine tasting in this area, not to mention a delicious taste of wines that are hard to find outside our territory.
Then the trip goes to a small winery for a lovely winery visit and tasting of excellent wines made at the farm. Here we will be treated to a freshly made meal at the winery. During lunch you can enjoy some more incredibly views and of course, there's always time to shop for some wine at the wineries.
We'll stop for a walkabout in the village Castellina in Chianti. Enjoy a stroll around the medieval streets and perhaps treat yourself to a gelato before heading back.

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Stop At: Tuscan Wine Tours from Siena by Grape Tours, Siena, Tuscany

We meet in the front of the San Domenico Church in Siena 5 minutes before start, and this is the drop-off point, too.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Castello di Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany

Stop to view the vineyards

Stop At: Società Agricola Il Palazzino dei Fratelli Sderci Alessandro Andrea Ss

Wine tour with the owner followed by a wine tasting of 4-5 wines

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pro Loco Radda in Chianti

Stop in Radda in Chianti to see the village

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Querceto di Castellina Azienda Agricola

Tour of the cellars followed by home cooked Tuscan lunch and tasting of 4 wines

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rocca di Castellina in Chianti

Stop in the village Castellina in Chianti for a stroll / shopping / more wine tasting

Duration: 30 minutes