5-hour visit to Chianti Classico Wine Region from Florence

Taste Chianti Classico Wine

Harvesting in Chianti Classico

Visit Greve in Chianti

Highlights

Visit Impruneta village, famous for high-quality extra virgin olive oil

Taste Tuscan snacks with local cold cuts and cheeses in Greve

Visit Montefioralle, a former castle in the Middle Ages

Enjoy views of the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo a Passignano

Sample some high-quality Chianti Classico wine

Tuscany, Florence

gastronomical, winetour, historical

Private Tour

5 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Spend a day exploring the ancient vineyards and medieval villages in the Chianti Classico wine region. Travel to the picturesque village of Impruneta, taste Tuscan snacks at Falorni butcher shop and stroll through the narrow streets of Montefioralle. Also, go for wine tasting at Azienda Agricola Brogioni Maurizio and enjoy views of Badia a Passignano.

Itinerary

Visit Impruneta, Greve in Chianti, Montefioralle, Badia passignano
- You will be picked up from Downtown Florence by your tour guide. Pass through the picturesque village of Impruneta, well known for Hight-quality extra virgin olive oil and famous Terracotta, still produced as the ancestors did in the 15th century.
- Explore the unforgettable town of Greve in Chianti, located in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, and home of the famous explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. An unmissable visit is also due to the ancient and famous Falorni butcher shop, where you will have the opportunity to taste exceptional Tuscan snacks made with local cold cuts and cheeses!
- Stop at Montefioralle which is truly a treasure of Tuscany - not to be missed. Originally a castle in the Middle Ages, with its 79 inhabitants, it is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Worth a visit, take time for a stroll and take some photos in its iconic, narrow stone streets.
- Visit Azienda Agricola Brogioni Maurizio in Tuscany. Here you will embark on your first wine tasting! You will be hosted by a small producer of premium, high-quality wines. The production is fully manual, from the vineyard to the wine cellar. The Chianti Classico wine is produced in an organic-certified estate. In short, this is a unique experience to taste exceptional, high-quality wine!
- Make a stop to enjoy the view of the medieval borgo of Badia a Passignano. At the center of this protected area is a monastic complex, The Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo a Passignano, which is surrounded by beautiful cypresses. Indeed, in addition to the historical and architectural importance of the Abbey, the area has great importance from a landscape point of view. You will find typical elements of the Chianti landscape: hills covered by rows of vineyards, alternating with others covered with olive groves or woods.
- At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back in Florence.

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel/location (in Downtown Florence)

Private transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes Minivan

English-speaking licensed driver

Unlimited cold mineral water

Private transportation

On-Board WiFi

Panorama view photo stop

What's Excluded

Light or complete Lunch with tasting in farm or winery (to be paid on the spot from 25€pp to 35€pp).

Wine tasting (to be paid on the spot from 0€pp to 15€pp).

Know Before You Go

The departure is at 9:30 am, or 11:00 am. Pick-up time can be changed upon request.

A confirmation is appreciated the day before the appointment by e-mail or via message.

Not wheelchair accessible

Not suitable for pets

Infants must not sit on laps

In case of rain, umbrellas will be provided by your driver.

This tour/experience is for a maximum of 8 travellers (your private party). Should your group exceed this size, you can make two reservations.

You will be picked up directly at your hotel or the address provided at the time of booking at the exact time of the start of the tour.

Upon request, during the reservation we can organize lunch in wine cellars or on farms, this is a highly recommended experience, especially for wine lovers. (They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free lunches and accommodate allergies. Upon request 24 hours before the tour).

Our drivers will happily assist with any questions or requests. They are vastly familiar with Tuscany and will share curiosities and facts, or offer suggestions about the area being toured, and more.