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Escape Florence for an evening in the Chianti hills: two family estates, cellar tours, and multiple Chianti tastings paired with local olive oil and cheese. This five-hour coach tour combines vineyard walks, hands-on explanations from winemakers, and a classic Tuscan sunset.
Escape Florence for an evening in the Chianti hills: two family estates, cellar tours, and multiple Chianti tastings paired with local olive oil and cheese. This five-hour coach tour combines vineyard walks, hands-on explanations from winemakers, and a classic Tuscan sunset.
You step onto the coach in Florence as the city light thins and the road threads into hills. Cypress and olive groves slide past the window; the air sharpens with grape and earth as you cross into Chianti. The tour unfolds across two family-run estates where stone cellars keep the cool, barrels murmur with age, and vineyard rows fall away toward distant ridgelines.
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Operated by Ciao Florence Tours Srl · Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
You step onto the coach in Florence as the city light thins and the road threads into hills. Cypress and olive groves slide past the window; the air sharpens with grape and earth as you cross into Chianti. The tour unfolds across two family-run estates where stone cellars keep the cool, barrels murmur with age, and vineyard rows fall away toward distant ridgelines.
Chianti's story is centuries-old: small estates, rugged Sangiovese vines, and the Gallo Nero seal that emerged in the 20th century to protect regional standards. Geologically, the area sits on compacted marine clay and limestone that give Chianti its typical acidity and structure. Local culture still orbits seasonal harvest rhythms — winemakers will speak of pruning, blending, and the subtle influence of microclimates between sun-exposed slopes and sheltered valleys.
Expect guided cellar tours, tastings of 3–5 wines per estate, and small plates of olive oil, pecorino, and balsamic accents. Walks between rows are short but on uneven dirt; sunsets here throw long, warm light across the hills and make for excellent photos.
Practical guidance: bring comfortable shoes and a light layer for the cellars, keep hydrated between tastings, and budget for wine purchases if you want a bottle to take home. The tour runs about five hours with coach transfers from central Florence, and it’s suitable for visitors of average mobility who can manage short walks and standing during tastings.
Most tours meet at Piazzale Montelungo, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella train station—confirm the exact meeting point on your booking voucher.
Expect up to 3–5 wines per estate (typically 5 total at each), plus olive oil and balsamic samplings—total pours vary by host.
Yes; round-trip coach transport from Florence is included and typically has onboard Wi‑Fi.
Yes; producers usually sell bottles on site. If you plan to bring bottles home, check shipping options or bring protective sleeves for travel.
Ciao Florence Tours Srl operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto the coach in Florence as the city light thins and the road threads into hills. Cypress and olive groves slide past the window; the air sharpens with grape and earth as you cross into Chianti. The tour unfolds across two family-run estates where stone cellars keep the cool, barrels murmur with age, and vineyard rows fall away toward distant ridgelines.
You step onto the coach in Florence as the city light thins and the road threads into hills. Cypress and olive groves slide past the window; the air sharpens with grape and earth as you cross into Chianti. The tour unfolds across two family-run estates where stone cellars keep the cool, barrels murmur with age, and vineyard rows fall away toward distant ridgelines.
Chianti's story is centuries-old: small estates, rugged Sangiovese vines, and the Gallo Nero seal that emerged in the 20th century to protect regional standards. Geologically, the area sits on compacted marine clay and limestone that give Chianti its typical acidity and structure. Local culture still orbits seasonal harvest rhythms — winemakers will speak of pruning, blending, and the subtle influence of microclimates between sun-exposed slopes and sheltered valleys.
Expect guided cellar tours, tastings of 3–5 wines per estate, and small plates of olive oil, pecorino, and balsamic accents. Walks between rows are short but on uneven dirt; sunsets here throw long, warm light across the hills and make for excellent photos.
Practical guidance: bring comfortable shoes and a light layer for the cellars, keep hydrated between tastings, and budget for wine purchases if you want a bottle to take home. The tour runs about five hours with coach transfers from central Florence, and it’s suitable for visitors of average mobility who can manage short walks and standing during tastings.