Florence to Chianti Winery-Hopping Tour with Traditional Lunch
Skip the driving and savor 8 different wines at 2 family estates
This is wine country done right: two historic estates, eight wines, one traditional Tuscan lunch, and no driving on your part. Starting from Florence, you’ll transfer to Fontaleoni near medieval San Gimignano, where you'll taste four wines alongside pasta, cured meats, and cantucci biscuits in a stone cellar. Then, it’s on to Poggio ai Laghi for four more estate wines, olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar. Sit back, sip, and let Chianti's legendary hospitality and expert sommeliers do the rest.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking driver guide
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Round-trip transportation from Florence
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Entry to 2 wineries
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8 wine tastings
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Traditional Tuscan lunch
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Guide tips
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Additional food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide in central Florence
Your Tuscan wine adventure begins in central Florence, where you'll meet your guide and board comfortable transportation. -
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Scenic transfer through Chianti's vineyard-covered hills
Sit back and watch the Tuscan countryside unfold through your window. No GPS, no parking, no designated driver stress—just you, the views, and anticipation. Your guide points out medieval towers and century-old estates as you wind through the heart of Chianti. -
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Step into Fontaleoni's historic estate
Arrive at Fontaleoni, a family-run winery founded in 1959. A sommelier welcomes you into the cellar and walks you through the estate's evolution from mixed farming to producing some of the region's finest Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti. -
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Savor four wines and a traditional Tuscan feast
Settle in for the kind of lunch Tuscany does best. Taste four estate wines as you work through a spread of traditional appetizers, handmade pasta with tomato sauce, and cantucci biscuits dipped in sweet Vin Santo. It's unhurried, indulgent, and exactly what wine country afternoons were made for. -
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Travel to Poggio ai Laghi between two lakes
Back in your private transport, you'll glide deeper into Chianti toward Poggio ai Laghi, an estate perched on a plateau between Lago Oscuro and Lago di Sant'Antonio. The unique microclimate here makes it ideal for growing Sangiovese, Merlot, and Vermentino. -
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Taste wines, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar
Your second sommelier-led tasting begins with four carefully selected wines that showcase the estate's signature elegance. Between sips, you'll sample their rich olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, learning how soil, altitude, and those lake winds shape every bottle and jar. -
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Relax on the return drive to Florence
Your tour finishes with a scenic ride back to central Florence. Don’t forget to ask your guide for wine shop recommendations or the best aperitivo spots before you part ways!
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves walking on gravel paths and uneven winery grounds. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before booking.
ID Requirement: Participants must be 18 or older to consume alcohol in Italy. Please bring a valid government-issued ID.
Dietary Restrictions: The traditional Tuscan lunch at Fontaleoni includes pasta, mixed appetizers, and cantucci biscuits. Some dietary accommodations may be possible with advance notice. Please contact us before booking if you have specific needs.
Please Note: The wines served at each winery may vary based on availability and season, but you'll always taste the signature varietals of each estate.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transportation from central Florence in a comfortable vehicle
Guided tour and wine cellar visit at Fontaleoni winery
Four-wine tasting at Fontaleoni
Traditional Tuscan lunch (appetizers, pasta, cantucci with Vin Santo) at Fontaleoni
Guided tour at Poggio ai Laghi winery
Four-wine tasting at Poggio ai Laghi
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting at Poggio ai Laghi
Expert sommeliers at both wineries
Maximum group size of 30
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family-friendly?
Yes, this tour is family-friendly. However, participants must be 18 or older to consume alcohol in Italy, and a valid government-issued ID is required.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour involves walking on gravel paths and uneven winery grounds. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us at support@thetourguy.com before booking to discuss your needs.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
The traditional Tuscan lunch at Fontaleoni includes pasta, mixed appetizers, and cantucci biscuits. Some dietary accommodations may be possible with advance notice. Please reach out to us at support@thetourguy.com before booking if you have allergies or specific dietary needs.
How much walking is involved on this tour?
This is a relaxed tour with minimal walking. You'll stroll through the wineries and cellars at both estates, but most of your time is spent seated during tastings, lunch, and transportation between locations.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
Yes, this tour runs rain or shine. The tastings and lunch take place indoors, and you'll be transported in a comfortable vehicle between locations. We recommend bringing a light jacket during cooler months.
