Visit the beautiful medieval village and beautiful countryside
Travel through the stunning Tuscan landscapes and countryside
Enjoy guided tastings of world-famous Tuscan wines
Take a stop in the medieval village of Montalcino
Have a short journey on a panoramic road to reach Montepulciano
Admire the picturesque village of Monteriggioni, surrounded by its ancient walls
Immerse yourself in a guided light lunch tasting and super Tuscan wine
Smartphone Voucher is Accepted! No need to print the tickets!

Experience the timeless beauty, rich traditions, and scenic views of Tuscany in an unforgettable journey with the Essence of Tuscany tour. Travel through rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. See the ancient farming traditions that produce wine, cheese, cold cuts, and excellent olive oil. Visit the Castellina in the Chianti region, perched on a hill. Next, take a journey along the panoramic road through Monteriggioni, surrounded by its ancient walls. Next, reach the UNESCO heritage site Val d’Orcia with castles, churches, and ancient villages. Enjoy a guided lunch tasting of the renowned Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello, and Supertuscan wines. Also, make a stop in the medieval village of Montalcino with the imposing fourteenth-century fortress. Pass by the beautiful views and narrow streets with dozens of wineries and artisans’ shops. Lastly, take a panoramic road to reach Montepulciano, renowned for its noble wine and surrounding vineyards. The Essence of Tuscany tour offers lasting memories of Tuscany’s landscapes and beautiful countryside, and world-famous wines.

Explore the heart of Tuscany as you travel by luxury minivan with a qualified English-speaking driver-guide through a countryside shaped by centuries of farming traditions. Rolling hills of vineyards and olive groves define the Chianti landscape, where nature and human craftsmanship coexist in perfect harmony, producing world-famous wines, olive oil, cheeses, cold cuts, and exceptional local products that are still appreciated worldwide today. Passing through the scenic Chianti territory, the first stop is Castellina, a characteristic ancient hamlet perched on a hill. Here, a visit to a historic and atmospheric cellar introduces you to the flavors of the region with a guided tasting of several Chianti wines. The experience also includes extra virgin olive oil on Tuscan bread, Vin Santo paired with locally produced cantuccini, and lavender honey, offering a true taste of traditional Tuscan products.

Continuing along a panoramic road, the route offers views of the medieval jewel of Monteriggioni, still enclosed by its ancient walls, before crossing the striking clay landscapes of the Crete Senesi. The scenery then transforms into the lush green hills of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where cypress-lined hills are dotted with castles, churches, ancient villages of Etruscan origin, and farms along the historic Via Francigena. At a historic farm in this area, you will enjoy a guided wine tasting and a typical two-course lunch featuring Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello, and Supertuscan wines, accompanied by a wide selection of local products and a homemade fruit pie. This is followed by a visit to the cellars and some leisure time to enjoy the surrounding nature. The Essence of Tuscany journey continues to the medieval village of Montalcino, enclosed by walls and towers and dominated by its imposing fourteenth-century fortress, which offers one of the most beautiful views over Val d’Orcia. Narrow streets lined with wineries and artisans’ shops reflect the strong local identity of the town.

The final stop is Montepulciano, reached via a scenic drive, a hilltop town enclosed by fortified walls and rising 600 metres above sea level between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana. Renowned for its Noble wine produced from the surrounding vineyards, Montepulciano concludes this immersive The Essence of Tuscany experience through Tuscany’s most stunning landscapes before the return journey and drop-off at your hotel.

Transport in a Luxury Minivan
Qualified English Speaking Driver-Guide
Guided Wine and Oil Tasting in Chianti
Guided Wine Tasting and Typical 2-course Lunch in Montalcino
Wine Tasting in Montepulciano
Pick up and drop off at the Hotel in the city center (if option selected)

Gratuities

Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!
The tour require a minimum number of passengers, if it is not reached you will be offered another date or an alternative Tour.
The English-speaking driver leads the Tour providing general introductory information. He is not allowed to lead a guided visit inside a city centre, nor to provide historical and artistic information inside museums or churches.
If chossen then you will be picked up from your Hotel located downtown Florence (to be provided at the moment of the reservation and subject to reconfirmation).
Please provide your Hotel name at the time of making the booking if Hotel pick up service is opted.
If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.
All travellers are advised to carry their Passport/ID card on the day of travel.
Free Wifi: No.
Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.
The tour includes walking long distances, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security Staff.
Please note that this tour involves uphill and downhill walking routes in hilltop villages. Therefore we regret to inform you that it is not suitable for people with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.