Morning Escape to Chianti - Wine Tour with Tasting
Central Italy, Florence
Enjoy a morning escape from Florence to Chianti with visits to two wineries, guided wine tastings, local products, and free time to explore the medieval village of Monteriggioni.
Chianti Morning Wine Tour from Florence
This half-day tour from Florence suits wine lovers seeking an authentic Tuscan countryside experience with visits to two wineries and San Gimignano.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through the Chianti countryside
- Visit two traditional Tuscan wineries
- Guided tastings of regional wines
- Free time in the medieval village of San Gimignano
- Taste extra virgin olive oil and local specialties
Description
Depart from Florence and travel through Tuscany’s rolling hills, dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and cypress-lined roads typical of the Chianti region.
Your first stop is a carefully chosen winery where expert hosts explain the estate’s history and traditional winemaking processes. Learn about grape cultivation, fermentation, and aging that create Chianti’s renowned wines.
Enjoy a guided tasting of Chianti and other regional wines paired with local specialties such as extra virgin olive oil and Tuscan snacks.
The tour continues to a second winery for further tastings within vineyard surroundings, offering a deeper understanding of different Tuscan wine styles and local products.
After the tastings, visit San Gimignano, a medieval hilltop village surrounded by ancient walls. You have free time to explore its cobbled streets, artisan shops, and panoramic views.
Return to Florence by early afternoon, allowing time for additional sightseeing or lunch in the city.
This experience is ideal for couples, friends, and travelers seeking a cultured wine and food tour without a full-day commitment.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation from Florence by air-conditioned coach
- Guided tour of two wineries
- Tastings of 7 types of wine
- Tastings of local products (cheese, olive oil, salami, bruschetta)
- Unlimited high-speed WIFI on the bus
- Daily assistance and remote support
- Licensed tour leader (English, Spanish, or Italian speaking, depending on selected option)
- Translator available for French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese (with minimum 4 participants)
Excludes
- Tram tickets
- Tips
- Pick up and drop off
Important Information
- This tour is conducted in multiple languages simultaneously.
- Meeting point: Florence Gate Caffetteria at Villa Costanza Coach Station, reachable by tram T1 Leonardo from Santa Maria Novella (last stop: Villa Costanza, approx. 20 minutes, ticket €1.70).
- Look for staff holding a green board with the myTour logo at the meeting point.
- Wine tastings are in English; the tour leader provides translation support as needed.
- Translator services for French, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese are available with a minimum of 4 participants.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
