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Chianti Wine Country
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Included in the Price:
Luxury Transportation to and from Siena with English speaking Chauffeur (Mercedes/ Deluxe Minivan) for the full day
Private Guide for the day
VIP Winery Visit to top name estate
Guided walking tour of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni
Traditional Lunch at fabulous Trattoria in Wine Country
Cellar Tours Wine Gift
All Local Taxes
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10AM Your elegant driver will pick you up from your hotel or villa in or around Siena. Travel out of the city and into the wine country, stopping near Castellina for a visit to a wonderful cellar such as San Fabiano Calcinaia or perhaps Felsina, both stellar estates. You’ll enjoy a walk through the vines and a full tour of the vinification rooms and barrel chambers, followed by a superb tasting of wines. What a way to spend the morning!
Lunch will follow at one of our favorite trattorias in Tuscany, near Castellina. You’ll enjoy classic specialties like Crostini, delicious bruschette drizzled with olive oil and of course fresh pasta and Riserva quality Chianti wine from one of the best cellars. You might finish the meal with homemade Panna Cotta. This is a real treat.
After lunch you will want to stretch your legs and walk off the Vin Santo, and a private guided walking tour of enchanting San Gimignano is in store for you. Enjoy a loop around the village, taking in the lovely Collegiata, the Piazza della Cisterna with its 13th century cistern, and head to the Rocca- the castle fortress- for spectacular views over the ancient towers. You’ll have some free time on your own as well to take in the boutiques, art galleries and charming gourmet shops.
On the way back to Siena you’ll stop at the amazingly preserved hamlet of Monteriggioni, set amid vineyards and enclosed by a medieval wall. This little town is a great place to take photos, go for a walk through picture perfect streets, have a quick coffee or gelato, or perhaps another last vino for the day. You’ll be dropped back at your hotel by about 6PM.
And this concludes your VIP Food and Wine Excursion from Siena.
“A VIP Deluxe Wine Tasting Excursion!”
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Customer Feedback:
“The tour was great. As always, Cellar Tours has provided us with a wonderful experience. We especially liked the tour and tasting at Strozzi in San Gimignano. The property was lovely and the people were very warm and inviting. Badia a Passsignano was also a good tour, Maurizio was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about wine. Overall, we enjoyed the tour very much and look forward to our next tour in Piemonte in August ”
Monica Capela, Connecticut.