All About Tuscan Wine – Short Break

Day 1: The Chianti Region

Your trip kicks off with an unforgettable Chianti wine tour, guided by a local driver who offers friendly insights into the scenic region.

At 10 am, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence. As you travel through the picturesque Chianti hills, you’ll have the chance to admire castles and wineries while sampling the region’s finest wines and olive oils. You’ll visit three carefully selected wineries, each offering a unique experience in terms of history, concept, and quality.

After the wine tastings and winery tours, you’ll head to Greve to enjoy some of the area’s fresh produce, before wrapping up the day with dinner at your accommodation.

Day 2: Vernaccia of San Gimignano

The next stop on our Tuscany itinerary is a day dedicated to white wine, focusing on the renowned Vernaccia wine region.

In the morning, we’ll drive through the beautiful countryside of San Gimignano and Castelvecchio National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop at two exceptional family-run wineries, where you’ll have the chance to sample exquisite wines and enjoy delicious local food, all while taking in the stunning vineyard scenery.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s most distinguished wines, with a rich history as one of Italy’s most noble wines. Its prestige is closely tied to its region of origin, the ancient town of San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers.

In the afternoon, we’ll continue our tour with a visit to the charming village of San Gimignano, where you’ll have free time to explore the town’s fascinating medieval architecture and towering structures that offer incredible views of the surrounding valley.

We’ll finish the second day with dinner at a local Tuscan restaurant before returning to the accommodation.

Day 3: Brunello wine & Nobile wine

For the last day on our Tuscany wine tour, we will visit Montepulciano, a charming medieval village nestled in rolling hills, rich in Tuscan history and famous for its cultural summer festivals and fairs. You’ll have free time to explore the village, including a visit to the city walls, where you can watch skilled artisans crafting copper using traditional techniques in their workshops. Afterward, our driver will take you to a local winery for a superb wine tasting and a set lunch.

The tour will then continue to Montalcino, renowned for its world-famous Brunello di Montalcino, considered one of the top three red wines globally. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about this exceptional wine with a visit to one of the area’s best wineries.

Afterward, your tour manager will take you to Florence to finish off the tour.