18-Chianti Classico - Wine Tasting and Lunch in a Medieval Castle + Montefioralle + Greve in Chianti + Chiantigiana
Description
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"This itinerary combines history, culture, exceptional wines, extraordinary gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes, offering the best of the Chianti region in Tuscany in a single day"
Departure from Florence or Pistoia: (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 aging cellars directly created in the hill below. Next, 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 affettati such as Tuscan ham, salami, crostini, pecorino cheese..etc...., all local (meaning locally produced and fresh). We will also have a tasting of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Finished with typical Tuscan almond biscuits 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 surrounding vineyards and fields. Strolling around here is like a journey back in time and feeling like you're in a movie.
3. Arrival in 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 affettati to take home (they pack it so you can take it on the plane). Then we will proceed to an underground Enoteca, the largest in Chianti with over 1,000 selected labels).
4. Cypress Tree-lined Road - Photos: Stop at a strategic point on the road with cypress trees to take beautiful photos.
6. Return arriving at (5:30 PM) - We will end our tour wherever you prefer: At your Hotel or Piazzale Michelangelo for a beautiful sunset, or at Florence's largest shopping mall, I Gigli.
✅The tour includes :
▪️Round trip transfers. (Florence x Winery x Montefioralle x Greve in Chianti x Chiantigiana x Florence)
▪️Winery Castello tasting and tour.
▪️Light lunch and balsamic vinegar and pecorino cheese tasting at Winery Castello.
▪️The tour will be private and exclusive for you and your 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, cafeterias, must-see places, and invaluable tips! In other words, your travel pocket guide with everything you need to know! You will receive it by email and in PDF to use digitally or print 😉
💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:
1 - Pay the full amount on the website with a card.
2- Pay only 25% of the amount of the tour at the time of booking with a card. The remainder must be paid in euros on the day of the tour.
3- Only make a 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 tourism euro exchange rate or transfer to 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:
🔻Everything not mentioned above, such as wine or typical product purchases.