This day is designed for those who wish to experience wine making, learn about wine and visit San Gimignano.
After you are greeted at your hotel in Florence you will make your way to the heart of Chianti, where you will spend the duration of your morning to enjoy a private wine estate and try the hard work of grape harvesting, “La Vendemmia” in Italian. It is one of the most fascinating experiences you can enjoy in Tuscany. From all over the world to help since it is a wonderful way to learn something about local wine, food, local culture. The exact date of the grape harvest is decided year by year, depending on the weather, the quantity of rain fall and the changes from one vineyard to another. The most important thing is that grapes must have the right level of sweetness. You have the morning to be part of this hundreds-year-old tradition, learn how from the grape become wine and learn more about the wine making process.
After lunch at the private estate you will make your way into Italy’s most sought after town, San Gimignano. You will spend the duration of your afternoon exploring this charming town with all it’s towers,the main square and the main Duomo before heading back to Florence.
* Please note that you can replace San Gimignano with Lucca
** Cost for wine tour, Vendemmia, lunch: Euro 100 per person
This tour is only available from September 20th until October 10th during the grape harvesting season.