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Head to an authentic family-run vineyard and winery near the walled town of Castiglion Fiorentino to discover Tuscan wine-making traditions on this private tour. Explore the vineyard (weather permitting), the cellars, and the Vin Santo production area as you hear about the techniques the family has used for generations. Wrap up with a tasting of cheese, salami, extra virgin olive oil, and six different wines.

100% Organic & Family-Run: You won't find a corporate atmosphere here. We are a real working farm, and we share the same passion for sustainability that we put into every bottle of our organic Chianti Classico. The "Zero-Meter" Connection: Our tasting terrace overlooks the exact vines your wine came from. You can trace the entire journey of the grape—from the soil beneath your feet to the glass in your hand. Small-Scale Intimacy: We prioritize quality over quantity. Our groups are kept small to ensure you have plenty of time to ask questions, savour, and truly soak in the silence and colors of the Chianti countryside.

Discover the charm of San Gimignano on this private culinary experience. Guided by a family member who shares stories and insights into their sustainable craft, you'll taste and learn about this special region. Then, savor a private tasting featuring organic wines, premium extra virgin olive oils, and a freshly prepared farm-to-table meal. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of Tuscany.

While standard Chianti tours take you through the region in a coach or minivan, this full-day excursion puts you behind the wheel. After a transfer from Florence, hop into your own electric Fiat Topolino and follow your guide in a lead car through vineyards and olive groves, stopping in Impruneta for a winery visit and a three-course Tuscan lunch.

Save money at two of Florence's top art museums when you book this self-guided tour to both the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery. Get instant confirmation on your smartphone, plus a downloadable app to help you learn the history behind museum highlights like Michelangelo's “David” and Botticelli's “Birth of Venus” on a self-guided tour.

Florence, is known worldwide as the birthplace of Reinassance. By over flying the city of Florence, you cane se the magnificent architecture from up above, and this gives you the possibility to discover every detail of the city from a whole new prospective. NOTE: Flights only take place at sunrise. The exact take-off time will be communicated to you based on the chosen day. We based on the same time as sunrise.

Zip through the rolling Chianti countryside surrounding Florence on board a vintage Fiat 500 with this unique driving tour. Enjoy views over the rolling vineyards and olive groves as your driver-guide takes the wheel. Stop at a family-run farm and wine estate in Chianti to learn about the secrets of traditional olive oil production and then sample it while enjoying a home-cooked traditional lunch. Snap photos from two panoramic overlooks and soak in the “la dolce vita” vibe.

Visit two renowned wineries—and enjoy two separate tastings—during this full-day, small-group wine lovers’ tour of Tuscany’s Chianti region. Head to scenic, medieval-era Castellina In Chianti to enjoy Chiani wines paired with traditional cured meats. Then, head to Fattoria Lornano for a chance to sample even more local vintages along with extra virgin olive oil.

The Montepulciano tour will allow you to discover one of the most fascinating towns of the area, the so-called “Renaissance pearl” sheltered inside Medieval city walls. We will start our tour on the summit of the town, in the magical Piazza Grande, where we will be able to visit the never-finished Cathedral, see the main Gouvernment Palace, the Palaces Contucci and Tarugi, the beautiful 1500 well, and enjoy a wonderful view over the Val di Chiana and part of the Val d'Orcia. We will then descend the town, following the winding main street, thereby admiring Montepulciano's wonderful palaces and churches along the way. We will learn about its traditions … for example:– did you know that once a year they have a barrel-pushing competition? – , and spot all the movie sets of the town! Last but not least, our tour will take us underground to visit one of the ancient wineries of the town, and taste a glass (or more!) of Nobile wine. IMPORTANT: the tour schedule in the system is 10am and 15pm, but the tour times can be arranged directly with the guide upon request.

Discover the authentic flavors of Tuscany on our Family-Friendly Tuscany Tour — a perfect mix of food, wine, and fun for all ages! Travel through the scenic Chianti countryside and visit a local farm overlooking San Gimignano, where you’ll taste local honey, cheeses, and fresh bruschetta with seasonal ingredients. Continue to a traditional winery for a light lunch with balsamic and olive oil tastings. Adults can enjoy a tasting of three Tuscan wines, while younger guests and non-drinkers are treated to grape juice or refreshing soft drinks. Finish the day with free time to explore the medieval streets of San Gimignano before returning to Florence. A delicious and family-friendly Tuscan experience that everyone will love!

Enjoy a wine tasting experience in an ancient villa located in Valdichiana in the heart of Tuscany. Wander the vineyard and admire the amazing Tuscan landscape. Learn about the history of the location and get an explanation about the methods and techniques of wine production. During the experience, taste three Tuscan wines as a professional sommelier explains the particularities of the wines.

Skip the tourist trail, and head into the Tuscan countryside instead for a private wine tasting at Agricola Tamburini Emanuela. The family-owned winery expertly blends tradition with a modern approach, which you’ll learn about during a tasting session. Sample their prestigious Tuscan wine along with extra virgin olive oil, and learn about the vineyards as you sip.

Tuscany is known for its excellent vintages, but the world of Tuscan wine can be overwhelming for a novice. With this informal wine class, you’ll get your bearings and learn to recognize the most important and storied wines of Tuscany. Delve into the history of Tuscany’s wine production, discover the different wine-producing areas and grapes, and sample a number of reds and whites from the region.

Sip, swirl, and savour six delicious wines on a small-group tasting tour in San Gimignano. Learn how grapes become wine from a local expert as you enjoy paired bites and ask questions. Share tasting notes with your group and pick up insights you might otherwise miss. This one-hour tour is perfect for fitting into a busy day exploring the surrounding area of the beautiful region.

The tasting of the five wines and their combinations will be presented and served in our equipped and comfortable tasting room, where all our guests, even if spaced and safely, can enjoy a convivial and unique experience! For all those who have particular diets or intolerances, upon notice at the time of booking in the "notes" field, we are able to meet most dietary needs. The price of the tasting includes everything: tasting, water and food pairings. The structure of the Rocca di Montestaffoli does not provide bar service (coffee, tea, soft drinks, spirits, packaged foods, etc.) It is also possible to participate in the tasting with children, for them our staff will prepare a selection of gastronomic excellences at a cost of € 8 per child.Remember that by law it is forbidden to administer alcohol to minors.

We offer an experience, not just a tasting. First of all we are biodynamic wine producers. We therefore produce very special artisanal wines. We want to offer those who visit us the opportunity to understand the world of natural wine and for this reason we want to ensure that in the company the visitor comes into direct contact with those who produce. In the tasting we explain many interesting aspects about winemaking, agriculture, the world of wine. In fact, those who present wine to the visitor are always either one of us 2 brothers (partners and producers) or a person who works directly in the company in order to give a truly important experience to those who come to visit us. It is also a "slow-drink" tasting, that is to say, a tasting in which the person will calmly enjoy a beautiful panorama of pure Tuscany in front of our vineyards on our panoramic terrace without haste.

Wine tourism in Tuscany usually means Chianti, Brunello, or Bolgheri on the mainland, leaving travelers on Elba without obvious options. Tenuta delle Ripalte handles that—a Tobia Scarpa-designed cellar with Elba's signature Aleatico grape in three styles, plus Vermentino and Alicante. While visiting, enjoy a vineyard walk, then three-wine tasting with traditional Tuscan food pairings.

The Cesani family and our staff are pleased to welcome you to Pancole, just 5km from the historic center of San Gimignano, where you will have the opportunity to sit down and taste the company's products presented with competence and passion, and thus have the opportunity to know the history, the production process and the organoleptic characteristics of all the products that the Cesani family offers. The tasting includes 5 wines of our production (2 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 3 Red Wines) and our extra-virgin olive oil. The type of wines offered may vary according to availability. A taste of pecorino and other traditional goodies will accompany the wine presented. The guided tour of the modern and rational company cellar will allow you to discover that tradition and technology are an inseparable combination for the production of great wines from organic grapes. Simplicity and professionalism are fundamental characteristics for obtaining products of the highest quality.

Rest your feet and enjoy a glass of fine wine during this private panoramic tour of Florence by boat. Step aboard a vintage wooden vessel and embark on an exploration of this historic city while you gently cruise on the Arno River. This private tour allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Florence while relaxing at the same time.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022. We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday, even in the center of Lucca or on the neighboring hills. The experience always includes an introduction to wine tasting, the history of the territory and wineries.5 wines accompanied by bread, cheese and oil from local production. These are wines selected from small producers, mainly organic certified We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday. I'll take care of everything and you won't have to think about anything! I will set the table with tasting tablecloths and serve you wines in professional glasses! At the end of the tasting I will leave the bottles uncorked (if not finished :) so you can enjoy them during the holiday.

In the cellar, in Mugliano, we offer the opportunity to taste our organic products combined with cutting boards made with local products in the different locations present, from the "Garden" to the "Barricaia", to the "Wine Rooms". The wine cellar and the garden atmosphere will guarantee the wine enthusiast a special experience.

Learn the art of Italian pasta making in a vibrant, hands-on class set in beautiful LUCCA. Make two types of fresh pasta, and churn real Italian creamy gelato! This Class Is Perfect For You If You: * Are looking for a truly authentic workshop that only uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we are part of the excting "The Locals' Table" project, highlighting Tuscany's unqiue agrifoods); * Love connecting with fellow foodie travelers; * Prefer a small-group, intimate setting with personalized attention and a warm and friendly instrcutor; * Want to deepen your understanding of Tuscan cuisine and Tuscan products while having a lot of fun;*Appreciate experiences that are sustainable and celebrate local farmers and producers This class is suitable for children, too (ages 7 and above).

Sip two of Italy's classic wines—and enjoy a uniquely personalized way to learn—during this private, tutored tasting experience, hosted right near Florence’s Ponte Vecchio. With just your guide for company, learn all about how wine is made, aged, and analyzed, and have opportunities to ask lots of questions. Choose the wines you wish to try from a range of regions and styles, and savor their unique flavors.

You're still finishing your cappuccino when your driver arrives in front of your hotel with and a Mercedes van heading out through the cypress hills to San Gimignano. We get there before the crowds wake the place up , your driver host walk in with you. That long line at Dondoli the two-time Gelato World Champion? You skip it. Yours is already in your hand. Then down into a cellar from the 1400s at Forme d'Arte, where you taste pecorino the way it's meant to taste. And while the standard tours are already heading back to Florence, your day is just getting good: Cantina Torciano 8+ wines, the estate's own oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner. Antipasto to dolce. All of it. Door to door. No buses. No lines. Hold your spot now. Change your mind any time up to 24 hours before, and I'll give you every euro back.