Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence
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Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence
By Prestige Rent
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Ages 12-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Small group tour: no crowds and more personalized experience
- Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
- Free wi-fi on board
- Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
- Quick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area
- Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
- Typical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
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- Entry/Admission - Casa Emma
- Entry/Admission - Poggio Torselli
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyWHEN: 8:45am (at the latest) WHERE: on the left side of the street, opposite to the parking lot HOW: Look/ask for the PRESTIGE RENT staff, close to a red flag and the checkin table
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5292P28- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Vegetarian option available on request
- Due to uneven surfaces, and a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
- Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
- Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
- Itinerary and/or visited wineries may change, based on their availability
- Minimum age to join the tour is 12 years old; infants are not allowed
- For cruise ship passengers only: if your ship docks at Livorno or La Spezia Port, be advised that the driving time to the meeting point in Florence is approx. 2 hours. Before booking, be sure your ship schedule works with our departure times, and you have your own transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5292P28
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- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyWHEN: 8:45am (at the latest) WHERE: on the left side of the street, opposite to the parking lot HOW: Look/ask for the PRESTIGE RENT staff, close to a red flag and the checkin table
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- AdamandEvesuites0 contributionsAmazing Day in TuscanyOur tour guide Valentina,was so kind and very friendly made the experience more beautiful.We visited 2 different wine tasting and the food is so delicious.I highly recommend this trip,if you visit Florence,you must visit this place.Written 2 December 2024
- adrianf10760 contributionsGreat wine tasting experience along the tuscan countrysideMy wife and I had a great time on this wine tasting tour. The two wineries were really nice and the hosts were very informative and fun. We had some extra time to take pictures, mainly at the first location since we went in the afternoon the sun was starting to set by the second location. We also made some friends with two different couples on the tour! Great experience along the tuscan countryside. Would highly recommend!Written 1 December 2024
- 534anoukr0 contributionsToscanaFirst visit to Tuscany and an absolute hit. Jason was our tour guide and he kept us entertained throughout the entire trip. Always wanted to check out the different wineries and was not disappointed. We stayed in Florence and easy to find the Prestige Rent tent from our hotel. Visited San Vito and Villa Ilangi. Husband and I enjoyed them both very much. Wines were delicious and the experience was amazing. I would do it all over again. Thank you!Written 30 November 2024
- stephanbZ2655VT0 contributionsA day to remember in the vineyards of TuscanyGreat wine tour in Tuscany lead by Suzy, who was quite knowledgeable about the region. Antonio our driver made the ride very enjoyable and had the entire bus singing during our return. 2 thumbs up for this duoWritten 29 November 2024
- GrandTour341119266180 contributionsPrivate family wine tour of ChiantiThe trip was really excellent . The drivers were very helpful knowledgeable and gracious, with good English. The vineyards chosen were all beautiful and interesting with great wines. Wonderful multigenerational family trip.Written 29 November 2024
- Nicole I0 contributionsBest time wine tasting close to Florence!Amazing fun tour of wineries around Tuscany. The absolute perfect amount of time to get a feel for the wine country and be able to do other things during the day as well. Niko and Daniel were amazing every step of the way. Easy to get to and from wineries.Written 28 November 2024
- Laura H0 contributionsGreat views in great companyBoth tastings included in this deal and the views were wonderful. Jonathan and the driver Andrea made this a very special and memorable trip.Written 26 November 2024
- loveef20220 contributionsLoved this!!!Enjoyed every minute of this tour!! Matteo was a fantastic guide!!! Highly recommend! Highlight of our visit to Florence!Written 26 November 2024
- adamlO8738FW0 contributionsA great deal, a great guide, and fantastic wineThe views at both wineries were fantastic, and Daniele was a great tour guide! Told us enough so that we understood the areas we were going to and the wines that we were going to taste but without talking constantly. The second winery looked like it had been designed out of our dream of what a Tuscan villa and winery should look like.Written 25 November 2024
- henrydA3422TR0 contributionsAmazingThe tour was amazing and the tour guides did great! I would recommend to anyone visiting florence. The tour guide was hilariousWritten 25 November 2024
- r8erfan10 contributionsLook no further. This tour is amazingThis tour was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in taking a trip to Tuscany from Florence. The tour guide, Jason, was great. He shared some history of Florence on the bus and made the whole experience fun. He makes this tour amazing.Written 25 November 2024
- elisabethrU1496WR0 contributionsWorth every penny! Gorgeous, vibrant experience.Beautiful experience! Lorenzo was a fabulous host, offering us so much history and insight into the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. The tasting included lunch and four wines as well as two olive oils. Everything was superb. Highly recommend. And Nino was a wonderful driver as well!Written 23 November 2024
- Voyage153413878390 contributionsAmazing wine tasting experienceOur guide Matteo was friendly and knowledgeable. Learnt a lot about wine making and Italian culture. Tasted 4 wines with food pairing in each vineyard. Great experience.Written 22 November 2024
- marie K0 contributionsWine tasting fun!Jason made this a once in a lifetime experience! This was my husband and I's first time visiting Italy, and this was without a doubt our favorite experience all because of Jason. He was so knowledgeable and made us feel 100% welcome in his beautiful country. We hope to see him and Florence again!Written 21 November 2024
- jasonpC4688OD0 contributionsWine Tasting YourMy wife and I were looking to visit Florence and decided to try the wine tasting tour. The tour started by loading up on the shuttle and heading to then vineyards. The ride in was entertaining as Jason gave us a little history along with asking questions and getting to know everyone a little bit. He was hilarious and very personable. Not everyone was as chatty but Nino got us there quickly and safely. Upon arrival we were given the tour of the wine cellars and shown where the wine was made and where the grapes and olives were grown. The entire time Jason was mixing in with everyone and sharing some laughs. All the wines, cheeses and olive oils were delightful. We had to purchase a few to share with our friends and family at home. We went to the second vineyard and again what a great time. The wine was delicious and the treats were tasty. The ride back we sang some karaoke and we were all now friends. Jason was an excellent tour guide and made the trip more enjoyable than others I had been on. When my wife and I return we will definitely try another tour requesting Jason as our guide as well as recommending to our family because we would want them to have an awesome experience like we had.Written 20 November 2024
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BoardingPass178438
Brisbane, Australia20 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Daniele & Nino were a fantastic duo of tour guide and driver. The tour was informative & fun. The wine was superb and the wineries were beautiful. It was the perfect time of year to taste the freshly pressed olive oil as well. Highly recommend this tour if you want to taste and learn about Chianti wines, see outside the city, and experience the little villages and the Tuscan scenery.
Written 16 November 2022
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Dear BoardingPass178438, thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we are happy that you enjoyed Daniele and Nino on our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence! Glad you appreciated the wineries visited and enjoyed learning more about the local wines while tasting delicious wine! Hope to have you again with us next time you are in Italy, all the best from Prestige Rent staff
Written 27 December 2022
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Claire B
Houston, TX8 contributions
This experience was great. They choose wineries with great history, wine, and views. Loved the tour. Leo was a tour guide and our favorite moment had to be when he broke out his guitar to sing as we finished our first tasting. Didn't feel rushed and was a great chance to see the tuscan country side. Do the all day tour if you can swing it.
Written 27 August 2022
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Dear Claire B, seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for, thank you for your feedback! We’re happy you had a great experience on our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence. Glad you learned about the local wine culture and history while tasting Chianti wine and visiting the Tuscan countryside. We are even happier you appreciated your guide Leo, we will share your kind words with him! Hope to have you back with us, all the very best from Prestige Rent staff
Written 29 August 2022
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Jess Tweedale
6 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Such a great day wine tasting, all 3 vineyards are beautiful as is the lunch and obviously the wine. Leo was a great tour guide, so smiley, friendly and knowledgeable. Villa Poggio (the final stop) was absolutely stunning- can’t rate this tour more highly for the price. Great value, I would do the same day again!
Written 24 August 2022
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Dear Jess Tweedale, thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate it! We’re happy you had an amazing day on our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence. Glad you appreciated the wineries visited and also your guide Leo, for sure we will share your kind words with him! Hope to have you again with us, best wishes from Prestige Rent staff
Written 25 August 2022
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Family_Traveler2_IN
Indiana, USA21 contributions
You visit three wineries and get moderate pours of several wines at each. Wine staff provides good information about their wines. Views, especially at last winery, are incredible. Lunch was pretty basic, pasta in a sauce. Food portions were small at each winery. Bus driver is friendly and shares information and recycled jokes during ride. A good introductory tour to the Tuscany region but not the fun winery day out we were expecting. Time to share a bottle of wine with new friends you meet on your tour and enjoy the views at one of the wineries would have been nice. At each winery the 25 people in our group were served in spaces that became crowded and uncomfortable with that many people. A very nice day tour just not five star.
Written 18 June 2022
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Dear Family_Traveler2_IN, we are always happy to receive feedback, because reviews allow us to improve and give our best to our future customers. However, we don’t understand what did not meet your expectations.
First of all, this is a wine experience where you explore the famous Chianti wine region. We want our tour to be an enjoyable and also educational experience that introduces travelers to the local wine culture and history. The wineries that you visited are all family-owned wineries, where you discover their wine philosophy and passion passed from generation to generation.
Second, we are sorry you did not appreciate the genuine lunch with local appetizers (cold cuts, Tuscan cheeses, local bread and the extra virgin olive oil from their olive trees), a first dish of pasta and typical biscotti from Tuscany, all paired with the winery’s excellent wines.
Third, each winery is unique and offers a different experience, so you can better understand the local culture and what Tuscany can offer. As already mentioned, they are family-owned and ancient estates with long roots in the past. You had the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting in the ancient stables of a 15th-century Tuscan house, enjoy your lunch in a small winery that doesn’t even export or sell their wine anywhere else but there, and visit a rustic winery of an ancient noble family.
And finally, at the end of each wine tasting, you had free time to just walk around the winery, in the vineyards or just enjoy wine with views over the countryside. So we don’t understand what would have made the experience better for you. We remain at your disposal for further clarifications Best wishes, Prestige Rent staff
Written 22 September 2022
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John K
17 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The whole tour was excellent! From the knowledge and information Daniel offered to the driving experience Alexandra exhibited navigating the tight streets and hills of the Chianti region. Thank you to both of them for a great tour.
The 3 vineyards selected were excellent and offered a variety of excellent wines. My wife and I bought wine at each one to ship home. Lastly the bus was the right size as well, both to keep the group smaller and for handling the streets of Chianti.
The 3 vineyards selected were excellent and offered a variety of excellent wines. My wife and I bought wine at each one to ship home. Lastly the bus was the right size as well, both to keep the group smaller and for handling the streets of Chianti.
Written 13 July 2022
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Adam K
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
If you are looking for a wine tasting tour, I cannot recommend this tour enough. We visited 3 wineries, with a fantastic lunch at the second stop. Our tour guide Leo was incredible! He was very knowledgeable about the region and the wines, very funny, and even sang us a song at the first stop! I’m sure all the tour guides are great per other reviews, but if you can, request Leo!
Some practical notes: we had 3-4 wine samples per stop, so pace yourself! Each were served with a complimentary food pairing and there are nice restrooms at each stop. There’s a short stop at a small town’s central square, perfect if you’d like to shop or grab an espresso or just stretch your legs. There’s some walking on gravelly paths, but otherwise very accessible.
Some practical notes: we had 3-4 wine samples per stop, so pace yourself! Each were served with a complimentary food pairing and there are nice restrooms at each stop. There’s a short stop at a small town’s central square, perfect if you’d like to shop or grab an espresso or just stretch your legs. There’s some walking on gravelly paths, but otherwise very accessible.
Written 2 October 2023
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Emily R
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This was a really fun and delicious experience! Our driver, Leo, was a great guide and gave us a lot of really interesting information about both the region and the wines. The tour included wine tastings at 3 wineries where we got 3-4 tastings at each one. It also included snacks at every winery and a full meal at the second winery. The truffle oil from the second winery was delicious and I highly recommend it. The scenery was also beautiful and we had the opportunity to take a lot of great photos. I highly recommend this tour to people who like wine and also want a taste of italian appetizers and pasta!
Written 21 July 2023
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Kathy R
3 contributions
Greatly enjoyed this experience. Leo our driver/mini tour guide was so kind and engaging. Leo was a great driver, navigating the windy roads with ease. Greatly enjoyed the song he played for us at one of the wineries. Learnt alot about wine that day, and enjoyed the different wineries we visited.
I read another review about this so thought I'd add it again - the pitstop where we do wine tasting and get the cold cuts/ cheese plate, I'd recommend again that everyone be given their own plate instead of one and passing it around. We had a couple at our table take more than their fair share and for the price of our tour I think it'd be possible to be given all individual plates.
I read another review about this so thought I'd add it again - the pitstop where we do wine tasting and get the cold cuts/ cheese plate, I'd recommend again that everyone be given their own plate instead of one and passing it around. We had a couple at our table take more than their fair share and for the price of our tour I think it'd be possible to be given all individual plates.
Written 23 October 2023
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Hello Kathy R, we are grateful that you took the time to share your experience, thank you! We’re delighted that you enjoyed Leo’s tour of our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence. We will share your kind words with Leo, he will be thrilled to know that he was the best!
Regarding the appetizers, while each winery may organize its tour differently, we will definitely take your comments into consideration during our next meeting to enhance the experience for our customers. Hope to have you back with us and we'll strive to make your experience even more enjoyable. All the very best, from Prestige Rent staff
Written 24 October 2023
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Passenger741042
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The small group tour with lunch and tastings is a definite must do while you are in Florence or staying in the surrounding areas! You definitely get more bang for your buck with transportation, lunch and snacks at 3 different wineries in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. The wines were fantastic! The lunch was delicious and the small group was much more intimate than a large group tasting. We actually got to have one on one time with the wine experts. We walked about the grounds as much as we could even on a rainy day. To top off the tour which started at 9am, our driver Leo was the most fun of all! He drove the windy roads of Tuscany very safely. I get car sick easily and he was concerned for me and asked if I needed some air. He gave us a history lesson about Florence, while teaching up about wine. He played the guitar and sang to us at the first winery. He was very friendly, personable, fun and educated about history and wine. We did not want the tour to end!
Written 14 November 2023
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Dear Passenger741042, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and write this amazing review! We are pleased to know that you thoroughly enjoyed our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence! We are even happier that Leo made the experience so much better for you. For sure, we will share your kind words with Leo, he will be glad to know he converted a rainy day into a memorable one!
Hope to have you back with us, best wishes from Prestige Rent staff
Written 15 November 2023
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alyssazhogue
8 contributions
Simply don’t have enough good things to say about this trip! Our favorite from our ENTIRE honeymoon!
From beginning of the day, we were welcomed and guided at the starting point to check in, clearly shown where our bus was, which was a comfortable coach bus with AC (bonus in the Italy summer heat!). We left right on time with a group of 25 people, plus bus driver Tony and tour guide Daniele. The duo were funny and kind; it was a pleasure to spend the day with them. Daniele gave us the lowdown on the day and some brief Florence history on our way of the city. We stopped at 3 wineries for tours, wine and food tastings, plus built in time for photos/to walk around. There was also an additional stop between the second and third winery in a quaint nearby town for about 30 minutes for bathroom, gelato, espresso or more wine(!).
Each winery had its own unique charm and all the staff members along the way were personable and happy to see us. The wine was great and you had the opportunity at each winery to purchase wine, oils, etc - with international shipping options at each. Of note- you had pretty healthy pours of wine at each winery and tried 4-5 wines at each!
The flow of the day was perfect! Everything went off without a hitch. The tour was run efficiently and effectively; we met so many incredible people on the tour both attending and all staff members assisting in some manner. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour, it is well worth the cost. We didn’t want this day to end. Thank you Prestige Rent!!
From beginning of the day, we were welcomed and guided at the starting point to check in, clearly shown where our bus was, which was a comfortable coach bus with AC (bonus in the Italy summer heat!). We left right on time with a group of 25 people, plus bus driver Tony and tour guide Daniele. The duo were funny and kind; it was a pleasure to spend the day with them. Daniele gave us the lowdown on the day and some brief Florence history on our way of the city. We stopped at 3 wineries for tours, wine and food tastings, plus built in time for photos/to walk around. There was also an additional stop between the second and third winery in a quaint nearby town for about 30 minutes for bathroom, gelato, espresso or more wine(!).
Each winery had its own unique charm and all the staff members along the way were personable and happy to see us. The wine was great and you had the opportunity at each winery to purchase wine, oils, etc - with international shipping options at each. Of note- you had pretty healthy pours of wine at each winery and tried 4-5 wines at each!
The flow of the day was perfect! Everything went off without a hitch. The tour was run efficiently and effectively; we met so many incredible people on the tour both attending and all staff members assisting in some manner. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour, it is well worth the cost. We didn’t want this day to end. Thank you Prestige Rent!!
Written 23 July 2023
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hey! we are a party of 8 (but 1 of us is 8yr old) she won't drink wine :D but we would like to take her on the tour with us, is it ok? grazie mille!
Written 29 October 2024
I have a party of 8 who wants to go on this trip 7/17 but one adult doesn’t drink, are there any accommodations for that in the price?
Written 24 June 2023
My daughter and I are interested in this tour. My daughter will be 17 years old ( just a few days shy of 18 ) when we visit. Would she be able to sample the wine if I am with her on this tour ? thank you !
Written 14 July 2022
I traveled with my daughters (22 & 24)- the only place I was asked to verify their age was on the airplane flight! You could inquire with the tour operator directly.
It was a beautiful day trip- even if your daughter doesn't "taste" the wine.
Written 15 July 2022
How do you get from the port to the starting spot? Is it long taxi ride?
Written 4 June 2022
Hi
We used goggle maps. We were in the centre near the dome & it was about a 15 minute walk to the mini bus spot
Written 5 June 2022
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