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Duration:  10 hours

Type of Service: VIP Brunello Wine Tour - semi-private tour

Delve into the famous Tuscan wine region to educate yourself in the “King of Italian Wine”. 
On this true wine experts tour, discover the world famous, Wine Spectator’s prized Brunello di Montalcino - one of the most renowned wines worldwide, and arguably one of the most esteemed wines in all of Italy. 
The Brunello wine is especially known for its longevity that you can store a bottle of Brunello wine even for 100 years! Americans have a tremendous thirst for Montalcino's flagship wine, buying roughly 175,000 cases each year, and has become one of the most famous wines in the world, prized and praised by important wine critics, wine collectors and wine lovers. 
In Tuscany’s most beautiful panorama, skirting the city of Siena, the Brunello di Montalcino territory offers the perfect microclimate. More so, the wine is given a maturation of about 5 years before it hits the shelves - which is part of what makes Brunello so unique and so precious! 
Visit two of our favorite wine cellars producing from the same Sangiovese grapes. In the smaller boutique winery sample and taste Brunello DOCG together with an abundant traditional multi-course Tuscan lunch. 
By visiting two wine cellars different in size and wine making philosophy, you will better understand the nuances between innovation and tradition in Brunello wine production. 
Besides our knowledgeable guide giving pointers on how to best taste the wines during the tasting, you will also have a chance to visit, together in a small group, a typical medieval village town. While strolling down the little windy roads and alleys, you will hear stories of this adorable little UNESCO hamlet village.

Things to Know:

  • Tour is offered April – October
  • Tour is offered daily based on availability / 10-hour tour – 8:30am to 6:30pm
  • Tour begins at 8:30am / Tour check-in at 8:15am
  • Enjoy Tuscan top wines in a very exclusive and small group tour of 8 people
  • Roundtrip Transportation from Florence by comfortable minivan
  • Wine Tastings in each winery, including the sumptuous Brunello DOCG
  • Typical Tuscan Lunch
  • Meeting Point Location:Piazza della Repubblica – more details are given upon booking
  • Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Tour Cost for 18 years to adult $244.00 per person
  • Tour Cost for 6 to 17 years of age $120 per person

 

 



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Duration:  11 hours

Type of Service: Tuscany Tour of Montalcino, Pienza and Val d'Orcia Wine Roads – group tour

We give you an outstanding experience in Tuscany, guiding you through the most beautiful places in this charming region of Italy. Join our unique tour through the attractions of Tuscany, including the beautiful Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano and Val d'Orcia. Explore the fascinating world of the Tuscan wines with a unique full day tour from Florence.

Visit Montalcino and discover its tradition and its story - The amazing tour of Tuscany will start with a visit of a typical winery in Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wine. There, you will have a fascinating wine tasting session, as well as snacks. The tour of Montalcino also includes a visit of the fortress and main attractions in this old hilltop town.

Visit Pienza, wonderful hilltop village in Tuscany -The tour will then pass to the beautiful Val d'Orcia, with visits of two small treasures, Pienza and Montepulciano. These are the perfect introduction to this fascinating natural area, among the most beautiful in Italy. Pienza is famous for its Pecorino cheese. You will have the opportunity to visit on your own this small charming town and the captivating landscapes around.

Stop in Montalcino to taste its world-famous wine - Lastly, a tour of Montepulciano will uncover its treasures, with Renaissance buildings and amazing churches. Another feature of this place is the ancient tradition of its wine, the Nobile di Montepulciano, one of the most famous in Tuscany. You will have a wine tasting session in Montepulciano, in one of the most popular local wineries

Things to Know:

  • Tour is offer April – October
  • Tour is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Tour begins at 9:00am and concludes at 8:00pm
  • No tours on Fridays or Sundays
  • Roundtrip transportation from Florence in a GT coach / 25 people or less
  • Brunello di Montalcino Wine tasting
  • Nobile di Montepulciano wine tasting
  • Free time in Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano
  • Join the most fascinating tour of the wine roads of Tuscany
  • Visit the amazing Pienza, Montalcino and the beautiful landscapes of Val d'Orcia
  • Taste the best Tuscan wines and the most delicious local products of Tuscany
  • Explore the countryside of Italy with our exclusive day tour
  • Meeting Point Location:more details are given upon booking
  • We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved


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Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service: Siena Foodie Tour with Charcuterie Lunch at Salumeria – private tour with one hour visit to the Siena Cathedral

You will be picked up from the Siena train station if coming from Florence or your accommodations in Siena. Private door to door service is also available from your Florence accommodations. The medieval town of Siena is located 1 hour, 20 minutes south of Florence.

This special foodie tour starts in the heart of the ancient hilltop town of Siena. We will visit a cafe for coffee, where the owners roast their own coffee beans as they have for 3 generations. 

Then we will make the short walk to a family owned generation bakery to hear the history and sample many of the local Sienese desserts.

If this tour is booked on a Tuesday or Saturday, we can visit a local farmers market for a sampling of the Tuscan Pecorino cheeses, and honey, among other things. 

Next, we make the short drive outside the walls of Siena, to a Salumeria for lunch. This is a historical delicatessen, which offers artesian quality products. The salamis are lovingly made by, the Norcino, using local recipes that are 300 years old. All made from local livestock without any use of colorants, preservatives, milk-based ingredients or gluten.

Following our lunch, we will make a short drive to visit a family winery for a wine and olive oil tasting. At the end of the tasting we will return to Siena or drop off at the Siena train station or transfer back to Florence.

Things to Know

  • Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena
  • The historic center of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site
  • Piazza del Campo is the heart of Siena, where you just must spend some of your time once in town
  • Piazza del Campo is a huge square and is also considered one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares and twice a year a historical horse race called Il Palio takes place there
  • The square is transformed into a medieval race track for the 400 + year traditional event
  • Lunch includes a large selection of salami and meats. The charcuterie is handcrafted by the owner as well as other tasty delights. Wine is served with lunch.
  • Tour cost includes private transportation with driver and guide, round-trip transportation, food and wine tastings, and wine with lunch
  • One-hour visit to the famous and beautiful Siena’s Cathedral - knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
  • Pick-up from Florence accommodations for 2 people is $364.00 per person for the roundtrip door to door transfer with food and wine tastings and wine with lunch
  • Pick-up from Siena accommodations for 2 people is $316.00 per person to include food and wine tastings and wine with lunch
  • We will take care of your round-trip train arrangements if guests choose to take the train from Florence to Siena (estimated $24.00 per person round trip tickets)
  • Tour is offered March to October
  • Tour is offered Monday – Saturday based on availability
  • Tour pick-up time is 9:30am
  • There is a minimum of 2 people for this tour
  • Enjoy this private tour with your English-speaking driver Massi who is a native of Siena
  • Massi and Deb are excellent hosts and will provide you with an amazing food journey through Siena
  • Bottled water is provided in the van

 

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Duration:  8 hours

Type of Service: Montalcino Brunello Wine Tour with Lunch

We start the day with a scenic drive through the Tuscan country side to our first winery, with incredible views of the valley and mountains around Montalcino. We’ll begin with a tour of the wine cellars before our first tasting of the famous Brunello wines.
Next, we’ll visit the ancient walled city of Montalcino where we’ll tour the fortress, and enjoy a relaxing walk around the town. After our walk through Montalcino, we will have lunch at a family restaurant that serves food harvested from their organic gardens. After lunch we will visit our second family winery, which includes a tour of their vineyards and an olive oil tasting.

Things to Know:

  • Private wine experience for groups 2 to 5 people
  • Taste regional wine varieties such as Brunello and Vino Nobile at two local wineries
  • Tour of wine cellar, vineyards with olive oil tasting
  • Enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch with wine pairing
  • Stop in the historic center of Pienza and visit a pecorino shop - delicious pecorino cheese is made here
  • Tour is private and your driver is flexible in making stops along the way for photo opportunities, etc
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
  • English-speaking driver in a luxury Mercedes van
  • Tour is offered April - October 
  • Tour is offered Monday - Friday
  • Tour starts at 9:30am 
  • Meeting point location: guests will be pick-up from your accommodations in Siena or Florence
  • Hear insightful commentary from your driver/guide
  • Guests will be responsible for paying all wine tasting fees and lunch at each location visited


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Duration:  6  hours

Type of Service: Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Trail – small group tour

Carefully designed to offer an all-round immersive Chianti wine experience. Our signature Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Trail Tour leads you down country roads and vineyards, through the cellars and straight under the labels and into the bottles of one of the world's most exceptional wines: Chianti!

Enjoy the exclusive privileges of exploring Chianti and Chianti Classico in a small group, aboard a minivan, with the expert guidance of a sommelier throughout your tour. 
Renowned worldwide for its precious ruby-red blends the Chianti hillside is quite unique: a sea of softly rolling hills dotted by swaying cypresses, olive groves and golden farmhouses and a myriad of extensive vineyards. This is the land of the black rooster - il Gallo Nero - which you can see defiantly looking out of all the signs along the countryside roads and labels, the land where back in 1872 the ideal percentage of different grapes (Sangiovese, Canaiolo and others) used to make the area's namesake wine was discovered.

Explore the marvelous realm of wine in its very kingdom, learn about the history, the peculiar characteristics, the different tastes and aromas. 
Your tour includes visiting two wineries and an ancient olive oil mill.
The mill boasts ancient architectural features and modern technology and produces delicious gourmet olive oil. Enjoy learning about the centuries-old olive oil tradition, the harvesting and pressing process, and finally savor the unique, full, flavor of the estate oil. 
Experience the thrill of exploring the cellars lined with precious blends (both wineries are internationally renowned and acclaimed), learning about wine production in general and about the two different approaches and techniques, while savoring the very best of the estate blends.

At the end of the tour, you will savor a typical Tuscan lunch.

Things to Know:

  • Small-group tour experience ensures personalized attention - 16 people or less
  • Guided visit to an olive oil mill with olive oil tasting
  • Guided visit to a prestigious winery with wine tasting
  • Guided visit to a boutique winery with wine tasting
  • Enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch with wine
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
  • Tour is offered year-round with transportation in a comfortable mini-van
  • Tour starts at 9:30am / Tour check-in at 9:15am
  • Meeting point location:  Piazza della Repubblicca - more details upon booking


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Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service: VIP Small-group Siena and San Gimignano day tour from Florence with dinner - small group tour

 A fabulous and exclusive all-round Tuscan extravaganza! 

Spend an enlightening afternoon visiting Siena and San Gimignano, two of Tuscany's "jewel cities", and top the day off with a sunset and dinner in a boutique winery in the rolling Chianti countryside.

Depart Florence for Siena in full comfort aboard our state-of-the-art minivan, with your dedicated English-speaking driver and tour escort, and reach Siena. 
Set in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it is one of the most enchanting medieval cities in Italy.
Led by a specialized knowledgeable guide you will discover the town's most striking sights, admire the marvelous Piazza del Campo - where twice a year dashing horses compete in the heart-rendering Palio race. Explore quieter backstreets and learn everything about the Contrade (the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio) and enjoy a flavorful surprise, a tasting of a local specialty. 

Then travel on to San Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most splendid examples of an ancient walled town. Renowned as “the city of beautiful towers” or "Tuscany's Manhattan" it boasts an exceptional skyline. It is certainly one of the most well-preserved towns in the whole of Italy and has, in fact, been used as a background in many movies. During your free time here, stroll the maze of quaint cobblestone streets at leisure, discovering the many tall towers, once homes, which characterize the town. 

Breathe in the authentic atmosphere and then set off to admire the sun setting over the vineyard-clad Chianti hills and savor a genuine Tuscan dinner and wine tasting in the charming premises of a delightful boutique winery.
Enjoy the scrumptious flavors of an authentic typical meal splendidly paired with different excellent wines, as well as the privilege of a private visit to the estate's wine cellar.

Leaving you free to relax in the morning, and leading you into the heart of Tuscan beauty and heritage in the afternoon and evening, our VIP Small-Group Siena and San Gimignano with Dinner in a Chianti Winery provides a quintessential Dolce Vita Tuscan experience which you will never forget.

Things to Know:

  • VIP small-group tour for 16 people or less
  • Avoid the crowds leaving in the afternoon
  • Gaze in awe at the Tuscan countryside at sunset
  • Enjoy a delicious typical Tuscan dinner with wine tasting in a fascinating ancient cellar
  • Transportation IN/OUT Florence by comfortable Minivan
  • English speaking driver/tour leader
  • Guided walking tour of Siena with professional English speaking guide
  • San Gimignano visit with free time for shopping
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
  • Tour is offered daily between April – October
  • Tour offered 7 days a week based on availability
  • Tour departs at 2:00pm / Tour check-in at 1:45pm
  • Meeting Point Location:  Piazza della Repubblicca - more details are provided upon booking
  • Tour is offered for children ages 6 - 12 years old and must be accompanied by an adult or guardian

 

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Duration:  6 hours

Type of Service: Tuscany Vespa Tour - The Tuscan landscapes on board of an Italian icon - small group tour and private tours offered

We designed this trip for those who want a quick and fun adventure. A private van transfer takes you into the countryside to meet your guide and your scooter, away from the busy and hustling city. The tour is led by our experienced guide. Every person will have his or her own scooter to ride if they wish. After an orientation, your English-speaking escort will lead you out for an engaging and enjoyable ride, along quiet and scenic country roads offering splendid views of the rolling hillside and visiting different small medieval villages, cruising along Chianti’s quiet roads, gliding past vineyards and villas.

No need to worry about where to go and what to see because your guide will lead the way! They know the most scenic roads, the loveliest places, and the best food and wine in Tuscany. We will then stop for some lunch savoring Tuscan specialties with a little tasting of Chianti wines, featuring sweeping views over the romantic Tuscan landscape. Touring by scooter is a wonderful way of exploring Tuscany. You can stop when and wherever you want and parking is never a problem. Furthermore, you and your Italian Vespa become a part of the scenery rather than being sealed off from it. Combine the freedom and exhilaration of touring by scooter with the amazing food, wine, and beauty of Tuscany.

A valid driver’s license is required and you must be at least 18 years of age. Guests do not need a motorcycle license. The Vespa experience offers an original take on touring Tuscany, while we take care of each and every detail.

Things to Know:

  • Discover Tuscany on board an ITALIAN ICON - a VESPA!
  • RIDE on country roads through olive groves and vineyards
  • Visit a winery and learn about wine and olive-oil production
  • Roundtrip transportation by minivan to/from the departure point
  • Original PIAGGIO scooter with fuel and helmets
  • Tuscan lunch accompanied by regional wines
  • Professional Tour Escort - minivan support during the whole tour
  • Full insurance included
  • Tour is offered during the months of March - November; 7 days a week based on availability
  • Tour is offered at 9:00am and concludes at 3:00pm 
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
  • Tour Cost is $525.00 per person (private tour)

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  • Small group Vespa Tours offered
  • Tour offered March - November
  • Group Size - 15 passengers or less
  • Ride on country roads through olive groves and vineyards
  • Visit two wineries and learn about wine and olive-oil production
  • Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch
  • Tour is offered 7 days a week at 9:30am and concludes at 3:30pm
  • 19 miles round trip/average speed 25 km/mostly paved roads with little traffic
  • Small group Vespa tour cost $148.00 per person
 
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Duration:  8 hours

Type of Service: Personal sommelier - wine expert on board, awarded but non-commercial wineries visit with the vintners, highly educational wine tour for wine connoisseurs or simply wine lovers. 

Tour Description:  

Take a private wine tour experience to visit Tuscany's best wineries, where you will sample top-end wines and have an educational and tasty food & wine pairing session to combine each wine with each food specialty. Enjoy a full day escorted by a friendly professional driver-guide, specialized in wine-making and sommelier, fluent in English and knowledgeable about wines.

The tour includes a scenic drive through the Chianti Classico region, the first stop at a wine estate with full cellar tour and tasting of at least 3-4 wines. The second winery will host you for a food and wine pairing session (gluten free-vegan-vegetarian options possible in advance). Lastly, we will visit an award-winning winery to sample Super Tuscan wines.  In the majority of the estates visited, you will sample extra virgin olive oil, and other local products.

Things to Know:

  • Private tour in luxury Mercedes minivan with a licensed sommelier
  • Highly educational wine tour for wine connoisseurs or simply wine lovers
  • Visit three different wine estates with tasting of local products
  • Food and wine pairings
  • Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March- Mid-November)
  • Tour pick-up time is 9:00am
  • During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
  • Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from the center city of Florence or Siena(from Siena a minimum of 3 people per booking)
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes


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Duration:  8 hours

Type of Service: Personal sommelier - wine expert on board, awarded but non-commercial wineries visit with the vintners and historical overview of the region 

Tour Description:  The Chianti Classico area is the most beautiful Tuscan wine region crossed by the scenic road SR 222 running between Florence and Siena, both great home bases if you are thinking about booking this wine tour. 

The area is a patchwork of mountains, soft rolling hills covered by olive trees and slopes with perfectly cared vineyards where more than 200 Tuscan vintners are growing local grape varieties such as Sangiovese along with international grape varieties introduced in Tuscany several years ago such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir. 

A full day in Chianti will consist of a scenic drive and a wine tour rich in cultural insights from Etruscan times till modern times always with a deep attention to the history of winemaking in Tuscany through accurate cellar visits, generous wine tastings of Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and Super Tuscans.

 

Things to Know

  • Day trip from Florence to the beautiful Chianti wine region with a licensed sommelier
  • Visit 2 wineries, cellar visit and tastings of wine
  • Away from the crowds and big group tours, you will have access to unique wineries, off the beaten path locations, authentic Tuscan food not "snacks", professional and guided wine and olive oil tastings.
  • The tour is tours a full day minivan excursion, a minimum of 3 participants is required and maximum of 8 participants
  • Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March- Mid-November)
  • Tour pick-up time is between 9:00am – 9:30am based on number of participants
  • During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
  • Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from the center city of Florence or Siena (from Siena a minimum of 3 people per booking)
  • Wear comfortable clothing and walking or tennis shoes


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Duration:  8 hours

Type of Service:  Etruscan Sites, Off the beaten path hilltop town, top end winery visits with farm to table Tuscan home-made meal - Chianti Tour from Florence

Comfortable pick up from your hotel, scenic drive along the Chianti Classico area with a full explanation of the region with cultural insights.

The first stop will be at a small medieval hilltop town still a living community which keeps the village immaculate as the 9th century to get an off the beaten path experience away from the crowds and big tourists centers. The walk through the village will be escorted by your driver/guide to give you a fun, educational tour and learn about historical curiosities anyway do not expect a museum and churches tour but be ready to fill your eyes with a movie-like setting.

Next, you will visit a small Etruscan site to get a historical and archeological introduction about Tuscan's ancestors, and afterward, you will be a visit to a family run winery with cellar visit and winemaking explanation followed by a farm to table meal with wine pairing plus a tasting of extra virgin olive oil. 

After lunch, enjoy a relaxing car ride back to Florence as your English-speaking tour guide/driver shares great conversations with you and answers any questions you might have about wine and the Chianti region.

Things to Know

  • Day trip from Florence to the beautiful Chianti wine region
  • Anna's tours are full day minivan excursions, a minimum of 3 participants is required and maximum size of 8 participants
  • Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March – Mid-November)
  • Tour pick-up time is between 9:00am – 9:30am based on number of participants
  • During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
  • Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from central city of Florence or Siena (from Siena a minimum of 3 pp per booking)
  • Tour the wine cellars with an expert guide
  • Savor a fresh lunch of authentic Tuscan specialties
  • This is one of the best red wine production areas in the world and this tour is very flexible and relaxed
  • Wear comfortable clothing and walking or tennis shoes


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