Experience a relaxed afternoon in the Chianti area with a visit to a boutique winery and enjoy a guided Chianti wine tasting along with a visit to the birthplace of the ingenious artist Leonardo da Vinci, which is surrounded by stunning views over vineyards and olive groves. Savour the tasting of our selection of Chianti wines, together with bruschetta topped with extra-virgin olive oil and tomatoes, sample tuscan salami, pecorino cheese and prosciutto ham, along with a classic sweet dessert wine, served with local cantucci biscuits to bring our afternoon to a close.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bruschetta with tomatoes, cold cuts, pecorino cheese
✔ Transport by air-conditioned bus or minivan
✔ Tasting of sweet dessert wine with biscuits
✔ Live commentary on board
✔ Expert tour leader
✔ Tasting of extra-virgin olive oil
✔ Guided Chianti wine tasting
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
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At the entrance of Lucca Train Station, under the orange TAXI sign
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Piazza dei Guidi
In the village of Vinci you will have time to enjoy the stunning view of its surroundings, covered by vineyards and olive groves. You will also have time to enter and visit the Holy Cross Church, where you will find the original baptistery where Leonardo da Vinci was baptized.
Then, you will partake in an unforgettable experience, in a Chianti boutique winery. The owner will make you feel at home explaining the different types of Chianti wines and how to pair them with delicacies such as bruschetta, extra-virgin olive oil and tomatoes, cold cuts, pecorino cheese and prosciutto ham. The gastronomic journey will end with a sweet dessert Tuscan wine combined with typical Tuscan biscuits. The abundance of wine and the hospitality of the owners will make for an afternoon to remember.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Wine and local products available to purchase
• Please advise at the moment of the confirmation if vegetarian or celiac
• Not recommended for people in wheelchair
