Top Tuscany Holidays - page 6

Wine tasting in Tuscany might seem overwhelming when you don’t know where to start. But, this San Gimignano wine experience makes it easy, with a prebooked tasting session of up to five local wines, paired with local snacks. As well as a tasting, you’ll tour the vineyard and cellars, learning about the local vernaccia white wine grape and the Chianti Colli Senesi area that produces some of the region’s most esteemed wine.

Italy is known for its fine wine, so become an expert and immerse yourself in delicious flavors with a guided wine adventure. Your certified guide will teach you all about different types of wine and how to complement them with food pairings, so you can make the perfect pairings when you eat out in future. Enjoy tasting seven Tuscan wines, all produced near Florence, along with a platter of local appetizers to enhance the flavors.

Take your Tuscan wine tasting to the next level with this one-of-a-kind experience set in an authentic medieval aqueduct hidden below the historic city center. Settle in among brick vaults and tunnels dug directly into the stone to sip a selection of Brunello di Montalcino and Super Tuscan wines from the vineyards of Siena and Chianti, paired with local cheese.

Spend a day cycling through the beautiful Tuscan hillsides surrounding Florence on an easy-to-pedal e-bike. Travel through the enchanting landscape of vineyards, villas, and olive orchards, stopping to take photos. Learn more about the area’s history from your friendly guide, and avoid the risk of getting lost. Stop at a family-run Chianti wine estate for a guided tour and a traditional homemade Tuscan lunch, with wine and olive oil tastings.

Meet Ciro, the domestic pig, on this small-group tour of the Cinta Senese farmhouse. You’ll also meet Roberto, the local farmer, who will tell you all about the pigs at the farmhouse. Over the course of the tour you’ll have a light lunch featuring a local wine tasting plus cold cuts, Pecorino di Pienza cheese, and much more.

Wine tasting in Italy can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. This wine-tasting session makes it easy, offering an overview of Italian wines at a winery near Montepulciano. After a welcome aperitif on the terrace, sample a selection of Tuscan wines, as well as premium extra virgin olive oil and snacks. Perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in local flavours.

One of the best ways to see the Tuscan countryside is up close by bike. This half-day small-group bike tour conveniently departs from Florence and takes care of the itinerary and equipment rentals for you. Focus on sightseeing while your guide handles the navigation. Enjoy a tasting of local foods such as olive oil, fresh bread, and Tuscan cold cuts paired with a glass of Chianti wine.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Discover the essence of Tuscany on this immersive tour that combines history, stunning landscapes, and exquisite flavors. Departing from Villa Costanza, journey to Monteriggioni, a medieval fortress town where cobbled streets and artisan shops await. After exploring its historical charm, indulge in a guided wine tasting at a picturesque Chianti winery, savoring local varietals and regional delicacies. Continue to a renowned family-run winery in San Gimignano for another rich tasting experience that reflects the region's winemaking passion. This tour promises a blend of cultural immersion and culinary delight, perfect for history buffs and wine enthusiasts alike. - Depart from Villa Costanza at 14:45 for a half-day adventure - Explore the medieval fortress-town of Monteriggioni with free time - Enjoy guided wine tastings and cellar tours at two charming wineries - Experience the richness of Tuscan terroir with local cuisine pairings

Just a few minutes from Siena, San Giorgio a Lapi offers an authentic experience in the heart of Tuscany, in a unique location between Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi. What makes this tour special is the opportunity to experience a family-run winery firsthand, guided by the people who cultivate the vineyards and produce the wine. In addition to visiting the vineyards and wine cellars, you will discover the 11th-century Church of San Giorgio a Lapi and conclude your experience on our panoramic terrace overlooking the hills of Chianti and the Crete Senesi, where you will enjoy a guided tasting of 4 wines and a traditional Tuscan lunch prepared with local ingredients. A journey that combines wine, history, landscape, and genuine Tuscan hospitality.

Savor premium Florentine cuisine without spending hours researching the city's top restaurants on this exclusive small-group food tour. Join your gourmet guide to bypass the tourist-trap eateries and instead feast on fragrant truffle pasta, authentic Florentine steak, and other Tuscan delicacies as you stroll through the heart of the old town. Sip fine wines in a historic cellar, discover landmark food shops and charming wine windows, and learn about Florence's culinary treasures. Cap off your decadent walk at one of the best gelato spots in town.

Tuscany is known for its great wines, but finding cellars on your own can take hours of research. Make the most of your time on this tasting tour from Florence that includes round-trip transfers and a visit to one of the region's most historic producers. Travel to a 12th-century Chianti winery for a tour of the estate, learn about the region's varietals from a sommelier, then enjoy a guided tasting of estate wines, followed by a Tuscan lunch.

Swap your typical night out for something different with this interactive bar crawl across Florence. Combine bar visits with a walking tour of the city's key historic landmarks. With your guide in the lead, spot Medici–era landmarks, visit the Santa Croce district, and soak up the city's centuries of history. In between, enjoy a range of drinks, from traditional cocktails to digestivi served through the city's unique "wine windows."

Check out the must-see towns of Tuscany on a day trip to San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti from Montecatini Terme. Travel with a tour leader so you get the lowdown on the towns’ history, then explore each one. Hear tales of the Palio di Siena horse race and visit Piazza del Campo, walk amid the medieval San Gimignano towers, and savor Chianti wine and pecorino cheese at an authentic Tuscan wine estate. It's a great way to experience Tuscany with minimum fuss.

Small family-run winery, certified organic, which produces exclusively from its own grapes with a strong focus on sustainability. We will offer you a private tasting of 3 - 5 wines with appetizers, accompanied by a visit to the barrel cellar and the wine cellar. Tasting: 100% Sangiovese rosé, Chianti Classico Vintage and Gran Selezione, with platter of cold cuts, cheeses and bread. With a minimum purchase of €90 per person, the cost of the tasting will be fully refunded. - - - A small family-run winery, organically certified, producing exclusively from its own grapes with a strong commitment to sustainability. We offer a private tasting of 3–5 wines with appetisers, including a visit to the barrel cellar and winemaking facility. Featured wines : Rosato 100% Sangiovese, Chianti Classico Vintage and Gran Selezione, served with a charcuterie, cheese board and bread basket. If you spend at least €90 per person, the tasting fee will be fully refunded.

Immerse yourself in Italian wine culture on this half-day tour around the revered Chianti Classico wine region. There’s no crowding into cellar doors on this small-group tour of the region. Instead, spend your afternoon exploring the cellars and sampling the products of some of the region’s vineyards. All transport is provided, so you can fully enjoy your tastings.

A few steps from San Gimignano, there is a splendid family-run winery. Here you can taste the typical Tuscan products: starting from the wine up to tasty local croutons. You will visit the cellar, the vineyards, and all the places where the wine comes to life. You will listen to stories, and curiosities, and you will learn the winemaking processes that make Tuscany and Chianti areas to be protected and loved. You will discover the secrets of wine and grapes and the best combinations with strictly typical foods. Do not miss the opportunity to combine Tuscan wine with appetizing foods (such as cheese and ham) and find out how wines are produced in a real cellar. You can have a lovely tasting of 4 wines accompanied by snacks of typical products preceded by a tour of cellars and vines.

Soak up the Tuscan sun, and delve into Chianti's cuisine, without the hassle of navigating on this open-top minivan tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, stopping for a tour and tasting at a local cellar. Take a stroll through the villages of Montefioralle and Greve in Chianti before sitting down to a Tuscan lunch at a second cellar featuring a multi-course meal with wine pairing.

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

Indulge your senses and leave planning travel logistics to someone else on a half-day tasting tour of the famous Chianti wine region. Let someone else transport you through the rolling olive groves and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at a winery to sample the local bounty. Learn about traditional and organic wine-making methods on cellar and estate tours, and taste olive oil, cheese, and different wines, including the famous red Chianti.

Certo, ecco la traduzione in inglese: This tour is designed for true wine lovers who wish to discover Montepulciano through its wines and wineries, enjoying a full immersion into the world of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Accompanied by a professional driver, you will visit three selected wineries, each with its own identity and production philosophy. Through guided tastings of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, you will have the opportunity to compare different production styles and observe how the same grape variety and territory can give rise to wines with different expressions. During the visits, you will discover how vineyard choices, winemaking techniques, and ageing methods influence the character of each wine, revealing the diversity of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. At the second winery, the tour includes a traditional Tuscan light lunch, served at the winery and accompanied by local products, offering a pleasant break between tastings.

Combine your San Gimignano sightseeing with a taste of the local terroir on this organic winery visit. Go behind-the-scenes at the family-run farm and vineyard, tour the facilities, and then indulge in a generous wine tasting. You’ll also sample locally made olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and enjoy a classic Tuscan feast of bruschetta, pasta, and more.

The Chianti countryside is among the most picturesque in Italy, but the lack of public transportation and confusing rural roads make exploring on your own a hassle. With this private day trip, leave the driving to a professional so you can focus on the postcard-perfect views. Enjoy hotel pickup in Florence and set the itinerary and pace you prefer, stopping to explore hill towns, visit wineries, and snap photos of the views.

Combine a sommelier-led wine tasting with a traditional Tuscan lunch during this gourmet Montepulciano excursion. Sample four local wines paired with regional products from within an authentic, centuries-old underground wine cellar. Then, sit down to a two-course Italian meal of cold cuts, cheeses, and fresh pasta, with vegetarian options available.