About this tour
Spend six hours exploring Tuscany's Chianti wine country and the medieval hilltop village of San Gimignano. Travel through cypress-lined valleys and working vineyards with a local driver, stopping for photographs among the landscape. Visit San Gimignano to climb its tallest tower for panoramic views, then settle into a traditional farm for a three-course lunch paired with five regional wines including Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, and Super Tuscan varieties.
Highlights
- Drive through cypress avenues and vineyard valleys in Chianti
- Climb San Gimignano's highest tower for valley views
- Taste five Tuscan wines at a working farm
- Three-course lunch with house-made pasta and local cheeses
- Photography stops in rolling countryside
- Small-group experience with local driver
What to expect
Your driver collects you and heads into Chianti's undulating landscape, where you'll pause to photograph vineyards and typical Tuscan architecture. The drive takes you to San Gimignano, where you'll explore the medieval streets and climb the tallest remaining tower—the views across Val d'Elsa justify the stairs. By midday, you're at a rural farm for lunch: bruschetta, handmade pasta with local sauce, cured meats, Pecorino, and olive oils set the table. The five wines arrive for tasting—reds that show Sangiovese's structure, whites that match the cheese course. It's unhurried, not rushed.
Good to know
A professional guide can be arranged with a week's notice for an additional fee; the standard experience includes the driver only. Bottled water is provided. The route suits all fitness levels, though San Gimignano's tower involves climbing stairs. Prams and infant seats are available if needed.
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