12-Two Wineries: Antinori + Castello Verrazzano with wine tasting and light lunch + Greve in Chianti + Road with Cypresses
Description
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"This itinerary combines history, culture, exceptional wines and gastronomy, breathtaking landscapes, offering the best of the Chianti region in Tuscany in a single day"
Departure from Florence or Pistóia: (9:45 am/flexible) : Directly from the hotel or meeting point.
1. Visit to Castello Verrazzano Winery (11:00 am)
We will start with a tour of the Castello and Renaissance gardens and the historic aging cellars created directly in 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 lunch with typical Tuscan affettati such as Tuscan ham, salami, crostini, pecorino cheese...etc...., all km0 (meaning locally produced and fresh products). We will also have tasting of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Finished with typical Tuscan almond cookies and coffee.
2. Antinori Winery (2:00 pm)
We will visit this winery that was awarded as the best winery in 2022. It is one of the most renowned and historic wine properties in Tuscany, located in the Chianti Classico region. Designed by architect Marco Casamonti, its modern architecture integrated into the natural environment creates a unique experience. In addition to the impressive structure, the winery offers a stunning view over the vineyard-covered hills.
3. Cypress Road - Photos : Stop at a strategic point and beautiful spot on the road with cypresses for beautiful photos.
4. 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 Macelleria Falorni, where you can buy the best affettati to take home (they pack it in a way that is possible to carry on the plane). Then we will continue to an underground Enoteca, the largest in Chianti with over 1,000 selected labels.
6. Return with arrival at (6:00 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 mall, I Gigli.
✅The tour includes :
▪️Round trip transfer. (Florence x Winery x Antinori x Chiantigiana x Greve in Chianti x Florence)
▪️Tasting and tour of Castello Winery.
▪️Light lunch and tasting of balsamic vinegar and pecorino cheese at Castello Winery.
▪️The tour will be private and exclusive for you and family/friends.
▪️Official tourism guide with Portuguese accompaniment will be with the group throughout the tour.
💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:
1-Pay 25% of the amount through PIX in Brazil with the current tourist euro exchange rate or transfer to Wise account, the remainder must be paid on the day of the tour by the same method or in euros.
2-Pay 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-Pay the full amount at the time of booking : for full payment at the time of booking, you can do so via PIX in Brazil with the current tourist euro exchange rate or transfer to Wise account.
***For payments with 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 purchases of wines or typical products.
🔻 Tasting or other activities at Antinori.