Florence Chianti Wine Tour with Tastings at 2 Wineries and San Gimignano Visit

Explore Tuscany’s Chianti countryside on a full-day tour with guided visits to 2 wineries, tastings, and free time in San Gimignano and Florence.

Getting started

Begin your Grape Escape Winery Tour by meeting your expert guide at the designated departure point in Florence. After check-in, you join the selected tour option and set off toward the Chianti countryside near San Gimignano. Once everyone is on board, your guide introduces the day and you set off toward the Chianti countryside near San Gimignano.

What to expect

Chianti countryside near San Gimignano

The journey from Florence takes you through the Chianti countryside near San Gimignano, known for its vineyards and rolling hills.

Features

• During the scenic drive through Chianti countryside near San Gimignano, your guide provides live commentary on Tuscany wines and traditions, helping you connect the passing landscapes with the wines you will soon taste.
• Travel in the vehicle included with your selected option as you make your way through the Chianti countryside near San Gimignano.

First traditional Tuscan winery

Your first stop is one of the 2 traditional Tuscan wineries included on this tour, where you are introduced to local production styles.

Features

• At this traditional Tuscan winery, you taste some of the up to 8 Tuscan tastings included on the tour, focusing on local specialties that showcase the region’s character.
• You engage with passionate wine producers who share practical insights into their work, helping you refine your palate with new skills as you compare different pours.

Second traditional Tuscan winery

A second winery visit builds on what you have already learned and tasted, giving you a broader view of Tuscan production.

Features

• Here you continue your tasting journey to reach up to 8 Tuscan tastings in total, which may include different blends or vintages that contrast with those from the first stop.
• Alongside the wines, you enjoy an Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting with snacks, sampling three extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar paired with Tuscan snacks for a fuller sense of local flavors.

San Gimignano

Midway through the day, you arrive in San Gimignano, a famous medieval village known for its towers and hilltop setting.

Features

• You have 1.5 hours free time in San Gimignano to discover the village at your own pace, whether you choose to walk its narrow streets, browse small shops, or simply take in views of the surrounding countryside.
• This independent break lets you step away from the minivan or coach and experience the atmosphere of one of the most famous Tuscan villages between winery visits.

Florence

The tour eventually brings you back to Florence, where your guided portion concludes and personal exploration begins.

Features

• After returning, you benefit from 2.5 hours free time in Florence to explore its landmarks independently, using what you have learned during the day to put the city in context.
• This flexible Florence time allows you to plan the rest of your day as you like, separate from the structured winery visits and countryside drive.