Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany
- Duration: 4 Days (approx.)
- Location: San Gimignano
- Product code: PVTTWTtt
Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany
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Itinerary
Independent arrival to Florence. Meet with your driver and transfer to your accommodation, provided at a boutique hotel/farmhouse/agritourism ( like Villa Lecchi,Tenuta Mensanello or similar) in the picturesque villages of Colle Val d'Elsa or San Gimignano. You will be surrounded by the world famous Chianti Hills.
Check In, welcome drink, dinner out. Overnight.
Day 2- Discover the Brunello di Montalcino, Wine tasting and Siena.
After breakfast, meet with driver/guide and depart towards the Val d'orcia, A Unesco World Heritage site located in the southern part of the Province of Siena. After a beautiful 1 hour drive, you will reach an awarded farm for the production of the noble of the wines. Walk into the vineyards and visit the cellars followed by a wine tasting and local lunch. In the afternoon stop in Siena (1.5 hour free visit of the city); a gem of the Italian Renaissance, with the Dome and the Piazza del Campo where twice a year is run the famous Palio. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 3- Volterra, San Gimignano, Chianti
The day is focused on the visit of historical medieval towns enriched by a lunch from a panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards.
After breakfast meet with driver/guide and head towards the medieval town of Volterra located at the edge of the Chianti Region. The day includes a guided tour of the town and free time for shopping. The second stop of the day will be the town of San Grimignana with lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant with views of the vineyards.
In the afternoon you will head to the nearby Wine Estate. Guided by the owner of the Estate you will visit the vineyards, the cellar and experience a rich Chianti Wine and food tasting. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 4- Bolgheri, Pisa , Departure
Breakfast in Hotel. Check out. Transfer by minivan to the charming village of Bolgheri a picturesque village, world known for its local wine Sassicaia and for the Cypress road, a unique road with more than 2400 Cypresses on the road sides. Visit of the village ,wine tasting at a local wine producer followed by a lunch at in a traditional restaurant where you will try the specialties of the Tuscany's cuisine, including truffle, mushrooms, wild boar . . Pick up and transfer to Pisa – optional stop at the Miracle Square for a last photo under the Leaning Tower before reach the Airport of Pisa/Train Station. Time to say goodbye Tuscany!
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What's included:
- 3 night accommodation in double/twin at selected 4* Hotel or Agritourism
- 3 Breakfast
- Transfer from Florence on Arrival day
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
- Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tasting with lunch
- Private guided tour of Siena , Volterra and San Gimignano
- Private Trasportation during the whole tour
- Lunch and Wine tasting at local farmhouse
- Wine Estate Tour with Chianti Tasting and cutlets
- Wine tasting at a local wine producer in Bolgheri
- Lunch at in a traditional restaurant in Bolgheri
- Private transportation Pisa
What's not included:
- Flights
- Personal Expenses
- All what non mentioned under "What's included"
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Notes:
The tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants
Accomodation provided in comfort double room, at selected 4* Hotel/Farmhouse in the heart of Chianti Hill