What You'll do in this tour
We will arrange for our driver guide to pick you up and from the lobby of your hotel in a comfortable new model air-conditioned van to head out for the picturesque landscape of the Chianti region. Here you have the chance to explore the surrounding area of Florence with stops in small midieval villages. Depending on your tastes and budget your driver guide will take you to the best-hidden, local establishments. We will also visit a well-rated winery for a private tour of the historical cellars & have an introduction to the production methods of the famous Chianti Classico. You will then enjoy a tasty (non-touristic) homemade light lunch including antipasti a platter of cold cuts, cheeses and bruschetta, a delicious first course of pasta, a side dish and a typical dessert. Accompanying each dish will be a properly paired wine.
After enjoying your lunch in the Tuscan countryside, your driver guide will be happy to take you to explore a quaint village and stop at an amazing butcher shop to sample some of the local salami and cheese. There is always time for some photos as you enjoy the countryside drive full of vineyards and olive groves. Your driver will provide historical info about the characteristics of our wines and keep you entertained with curious stories and anecdotes of our beautiful region.
Information for the Wine Tasting & Light Lunch:
- Unless you tell us otherwise, we will reserve a non-touristic wine tasting & light lunch for your day in Chianti which will include a tour of the wine cellar with history of the local vineyard. This light lunch will include antipasti - a platter of cold cuts, cheeses and bruschetta; a delicious first course of pasta; a side dish and a typical dessert. Accompanying each dish will be a properly paired wine.
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, allergy care menu options are available if requested well in advance
- The cost for the light lunch, tour and wine pairing/tasting is not included in the cost of the tour and is paid on the day of the service. Plan on approximately 70 Euros per person depending on your date of travel and the winery selected as it is separate from Miles&Miles.
- If you prefer lunch in a typical trattoria please let us know that in advance so we can plan your visit accordingly.
Additional Information to Note:
- This tour starts from your centrally located Florence area hotel. If you will be arriving by train and without luggage, we can also arrange to meet you at SMN station.
- If you are staying somewhere other than Florence be sure to let us know so that we can arrange your day appropriately and additional time and costs may apply.
- Approximate tour time is 8 hours and additional time can be added at an hourly rate. Please talk to your driver guide to be sure that it is possible and ask us for pricing.
- Maximum capacity of up to 7 people in your immediate group. 8 people may be possible with advance notice. Please ask for pricing.
- Admission fees, lunches, wine tastings, tours and gratuities are not included in the price of the tour.
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