18-Chianti Classico - Wine tasting and lunch in a Medieval Castle + Montefioralle + Greve in Chianti + Chiantigiana
Description
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"This itinerary combines exceptional history, culture, wines, and gastronomy, along with breathtaking landscapes, offering the best of the Chianti region in Tuscany in a single day"
Departure from Florence or Pistóia: (9:30 am/ flexible) : Directly from the hotel or meeting point. (possibility of departure from Pistoia as well)
1. Visit to a Winery in a Medieval Castle (10:30 am)
We will start with a tour of the Castle and Renaissance gardens, and the historic aged cellars directly built into the hill below. Then, at the winery's Hosteria, we will have a guided tasting of a selection of the best wines such as Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, and a special selection from the winery, accompanied by a lunch with typical Tuscan cold cuts like Tuscan ham, salami, crostini, pecorino cheese..etc..., all km0 (meaning locally produced and fresh products). We will also have a tasting of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Finished with typical Tuscan almond cookies and coffee.
2. Montefioralle (2:00 pm)
Voted the most beautiful Borgo in Italy!
It is a medieval Borgo located on a hill, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and ancient stone buildings with its Castle - the ancient fortress dating back to the 13th century offers a spectacular view of the vineyards and fields around. Strolling here is like a journey back in time and feeling like you're in a movie.
3. Arrival at Greve in Chianti (3:30 pm)
Piazza Matteotti: The central square is the heart of Greve in Chianti, surrounded by shops, cafes, and restaurants. Here we will visit the Macelleria Falorni, where you can buy the best cold cuts to take home (they pack it in a way that you can carry it on the plane). Then we will head to an underground Enoteca, the largest in Chianti with over 1,000 selected labels.
4. Cypress Tree Road -Photos: Stop at a strategic spot on the road with cypress trees for beautiful photos.
6. Return with arrival at (5:30 pm) - We will conclude our tour wherever you prefer: At your hotel or Piazzale Michelangelo for a beautiful sunset, or at Florence's largest shopping center, I Gigli.
✅The tour includes :
▪️Round trip transfers. (Florence x Winery x Montefioralle x Greve in Chianti x Chiantigiana x Firenze)
▪️Winery Castello tasting and tour.
▪️Light lunch and tasting of balsamic vinegar and pecorino cheese at Winery Castello.
▪️The tour will be private and exclusive to you and family/friends.
▪️Official tourism professional with Portuguese guidance will be with the group throughout the tour.
🎁 GIFT: Upon purchase, you will receive the complete Tuscany guide with the best: Hotels, agriturismos, restaurants, gelaterias, cafes, must-see places, and invaluable tips! In other words, your travel pocket guide with everything you need to know! You will receive it via email and in PDF to use digitally or print 😉
💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:
1 - Pay the full amount through the website with a card.
2- Pay only 25% of the amount of the tour at the time of booking with a card. The rest must be paid in euros on the day of the tour.
3- Make only the reservation on the website - without payment at the time (In this case, the 25% payment must be made up to 20 days before the tour, through PIX in Brazil with the current tourist euro rate or transfer to a Wise account)
***For payments in PIX Brazil or Wise transfer please request the details via WhatsApp ***
❌ What is NOT included in the tour and must be paid separately and on-site:
🔻 Anything not mentioned above, such as purchases of wines or typical products.