Chianti and Castle Tour
Siena, Italy
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Trip Type: Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Discover the beauty of the Tuscan countryside on this 5-hour tour. Visit two wineries and learn about the process of wine-making. Enjoy a variety of tasting opportunities including wine and oil. Spend free time in the medieval village of Monteriggioni.
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Discover the beauty of the Tuscan countryside on this 5-hour tour. Visit two wineries and learn about the process of wine-making. Enjoy a variety of tasting opportunities including wine and oil. Spend free time in the medieval village of Monteriggioni.Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside on this 5-hour tour. Depart from your choice of either Siena, San Gimignano or the Porta San Giovanni. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan on this small-group tour. Admire the Tuscan hills that frame the scenic road through the lush countryside.
Arrive at the first winery. Enjoy wine-tastings paired with delicacies such as sliced cured meats, bruschetta and salami. Learn about the process of the blending Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that culminates in Chianti wine. Take a guided tour of the cellars. Gain insight into the various stages of wine-production.
Head to Monteriggioni, a medieval village. Spend free time in the village. Visit the fortress (own expense), go shopping or enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at a local cafe. Visit a second winery. Sample more Tuscan products including wine-tastings and oil-tastings.
Return to original departure point at the end of the tour.
Arrive at the first winery. Enjoy wine-tastings paired with delicacies such as sliced cured meats, bruschetta and salami. Learn about the process of the blending Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that culminates in Chianti wine. Take a guided tour of the cellars. Gain insight into the various stages of wine-production.
Head to Monteriggioni, a medieval village. Spend free time in the village. Visit the fortress (own expense), go shopping or enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at a local cafe. Visit a second winery. Sample more Tuscan products including wine-tastings and oil-tastings.
Return to original departure point at the end of the tour.
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