Small Group Florence Winery-Hopping Tour with Traditional Tuscan Lunch
Travel in comfort, visit 2 family-run vineyards, sip 10 local wines, and savor handmade pasta
If you want a seriously delightful day of drinking and dining in Tuscany without sorting the driving yourself, book this small group tour. With just 15 guests, it's the ideal mix of social and personalised, giving you space to be comfortable and ask questions as you sip your way across two family-run vineyards. At Fontaleoni, deep in Chianti, enjoy 6 wines alongside cheese and cured meats, then continue to a hilltop for more wine and a homemade pasta lunch. Claim your spot before it's gone!
What You Get With This Tour
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Sip Chianti where it grows
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Round-trip transport from Florence
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10 wines across 2 family estates
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Sommelier-led tastings
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Traditional Tuscan lunch
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Olive oil and balsamic tasting
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Charcuterie and bruschetta
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Guide tips
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Additional food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins 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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Travel in comfort through Chianti's vineyard hills
Watch the Tuscan countryside unfurl out the bus window: cypress-lined ridges, terra-cotta farmhouses, and silvery olive groves. Medieval hilltop towers slip past as manicured vineyard rows draw closer. -
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Step inside a family-run stone cellar
Pull up to Fontaleoni, a family-run winery founded in 1959 just outside San Gimignano. A sommelier opens the cellar doors and walks you through the estate's evolution from mixed farming to Vernaccia and Chianti. -
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Savor 4 estate wines over Tuscan lunch
Linger over an unhurried lunch as 4 estate wines arrive alongside Tuscan appetizers, handmade pasta in tomato sauce, ribollita, and cantucci dipped in golden Vin Santo. With just 15 at the table, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions. -
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Continue to Poggio ai Laghi
Back in your spacious bus, glide deeper into Chianti to Poggio ai Laghi, an estate perched on a plateau between Lago Oscuro and Lago di Sant'Antonio. Learn how the climate here is perfect for Sangiovese, Merlot, and Vermentino. -
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Sip 6 wines on a hilltop between two lakes
Ease into a second sommelier-led tasting of 6 wines that showcase the estate's elegance. Between sips, sample rich green-gold olive oil, aged balsamic, cured meats, and bruschetta laid out beside the vines. -
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Your tour ends in central 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
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
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. You may also like to consider joining our Private Tuscany Day Trip from Rome.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes wine, and participants must be of legal drinking age in Italy (18) to partake. Non-drinkers of any age are welcome to join the group. Please bring a valid government-issued ID if you plan to drink.
Dietary Restrictions: The traditional Tuscan lunch at Fontaleoni includes pasta, ribollita, mixed appetizers, and cantucci biscuits. Some dietary accommodations may be possible with advance notice. Please contact us if you have specific needs.
Please Note: The wine and food served at each winery may vary based on availability and season.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transport from central Florence in a comfortable vehicle
Guided cellar visit at Fontaleoni winery
4 wine tastings at Fontaleoni
Traditional Tuscan lunch at Fontaleoni with appetizers, handmade pasta, ribollita, and cantucci with Vin Santo
Guided visit at Poggio ai Laghi winery
6 wine tastings at Poggio ai Laghi
Olive oil, balsamic, cured meats, and bruschetta tasting at Poggio ai Laghi
Sommelier-led tastings at both estates
Small group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Camera
Light jacket (in cooler months)
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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 some walking on gravel paths and uneven winery grounds. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us before booking to discuss your needs.
Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
The Tuscan lunch at Fontaleoni includes mixed appetizers, handmade pasta with tomato sauce, ribollita, and cantucci with Vin Santo. Some accommodations may be possible with advance notice. Contact us before booking with any allergies or dietary needs.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
Yes, the tour runs rain or shine. Tastings and lunch take place indoors, and you'll travel between locations in a comfortable vehicle. A light jacket is recommended in cooler months.
