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Tuscany is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Siena. Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 as you visit a historical cellar and educate your palate to recognize subtle flavors with the help of a sommelier. Plus, a choice of morning or afternoon departure means you can slot this tour into even the busiest of sightseeing schedules.

Experience the best of Tuscany—cheese and wine, of course!—on this private tour from Siena. You’ll admire fabulous scenery in the Val d’Orcia, learn about cheese making during a tour at an organic dairy farm, visit the World Heritage–listed town of Pienza, and enjoy tastings of the region’s renowned Brunello wine during a cellar tour at a winery in the hilltop town of Montalcino. With a privately guided tour, enjoy a more personalized experience.

Join us for a jeep excursion to the panoramic terrace where you will enjoy fantastic views. You will be handed a picnic basket with a bottle of wine, freshly baked tuscan bread with olive oil, a selection of cold meats, salami and local cheeses. Tenuta Fertuna will be seen at a distance, overlooking the pretty hilltop towns like Vetulonia, Montepescali, Giuncarico. A bit of history... Designed by man with the utmost respect for the environment and for nature, the estate was purchased in 1997 and it counts 145 hectares, of which 50 are used for the cultivation of vines, 10 hectares are dedicated to olive groves. The soil rich in Galestro (schist rock) and Alberese (calcareous substrate), the fertile and uncontaminated nature, the Mediterranean microclimate with a strong marine influence and a good day / night temperature range, make the Maremma a terroir particularly devoted to the cultivation of vines .

How the wine is born, how it is fermented and what are the steps that bring the bunch from the plant to the bottle

See the Chianti region’s famous vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages from an entirely new perspective when you embark on a half-day horseback riding tour. This private tour begins with pickup from your Siena accommodation; travel by car to an area winery, where the adventure begins. Once you’ve become acquainted with your horse, you’ll ride past some of the area’s loveliest scenery. Finish with a traditional Tuscan lunch, plus wine tasting.

Take off your shoes and - literally - immerse yourself into ancient Tuscan culture on a grape stomping excursion to the Chianti hills.  In addition to grinding grapes into juice with your bare feet, you’ll also get an up close look at life at a Tuscan winery. A visit to the wine cellar and tasting is also included. After you’ve stomped to your heart’s content, replenish your strength with a homemade lunch.

Saddle up to explore the stunning countryside of the Chianti wine region on this private half-day horseback riding tour from Castellina. Suitable for all abilities, you’ll ride through scenic vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages, and stop along the way for a typical Tuscan lunch and wine and olive oil tastings.

Spend a day visiting Volterra with its splendid Roman theatre and the “Fine Towers” of San Gimignano. A day trip from the Etruscan period to the Renaissance. A wonderful experience between art, wine and local food to discover vineyards, towers and typical tuscan farms. Itinerary: • Meet your driver at your location • First stop at Volterra, for sure one the most beautiful viewpoint in Tuscany, with visit of the old town and the roman theater. • For lunch we'll move to a real Tuscan Farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with Lasagna and 8 wine tastings • Afterwards, we'll drive through the sweet Chianti hills, amidst olive groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano • We'll visit the magnificent towers of the city and we'll discover the legend of the Black Rooster. In the main square you will taste the best ice cream in the world two-time world champion • The return is scheduled around 5.00 pm Take a look "What to expect"

- Go on an artistic, spiritual quest to Assisi and discover the divinity in the air and in Giotto's brushstrokes, which depict the life of Saint Francis in Assisi's Basilica. - Experience the exceptional, the sublime, the mesmerising, all at one time in one place. - Take your lunch in an intimate, local restaurant/farmhouse, with a glass of Montefalco Red or Sagrantino ready at hand for a toast. - Experience their local extra virgin olive oil production - Delight in Deruta, where you will encounter extraordinary ceramics and have the chance to visit Ubaldo Grazia, the world's most ancient majolica factory * Private, Exclusive, Customizable, door-to-door tour of Umbria, wine and food Tour from Florence

Participate in the Tuscan tradition of grape stomping on a private four-hour tour in the Chianti hills.  Explore a local vinyard with your private guide and discover the wine making process. In addition to living out your Italian dreams of crushing grapes with your bare feet, you’ll also enjoy a wine tasting, along with a homemade lunch.

Exclusive visit to the private 18th century Villa (1760). Griccioli family history and heritage. A flight of five wines, featuring our award winning Supertuscans and EVO Oil. Shipping in one week all over USA and Europe.

Bus tours of Tuscany can feel out of touch with the beautiful, rolling countryside that travelers love. This tour allows you to get out of the bus and into the landscapes of the Tuscan countryside on a bike, following routes designed for casual cyclists or professionals. It’s a small-group affair, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and finishes with a lunch of Tuscan dishes and wine.

Fiat 500 represents the emblem of Italian Style. Shape, size and its unique charm make of this car a special and authentic symbol beyond it’s simple use as a vehicle. Ideal both on city’s tiny alleys and on the famous country-side windy roads. Drive through Chianti’s iconic landscape, be part of a magical experience that will throw you back in time. An experienced tour guide will lead you around and show you the way as only a local can. Colorful, unique and fun to be driven, the fiat 500 will certainly find its way to your heart. The tour ends in an organic farm where we will be hosted by a family that has been living there since centuries, producing their own wine, Chianti Classico, but also extra virgin olive oil and honeys. We will have the chance to visit the property including the cellar and then relax in the veranda where a traditional Tuscan lunch will be served, all accompanied by their wines.

Explore Chianti’s backroads and beautiful vistas while traveling in a vintage SUV. Soak up the scenery while a driver handles the country roads, stopping at off-the-beaten-track cellars and cantinas to taste plenty of famous Chianti wine along with Tuscan olive oil, honey, and other specialty products. Balance out all that wine with a gourmet picnic lunch at a scenic family estate.

A great combination of 2 exclusive wine experiences and 2 small villages to be visited on a special full day of discovery in Tuscany Falling in love with Chianti and Tuscany is the mission of this exclusive wine day tour we present you! From Siena you start a special tour from 9 am in the morning. At your arrival at the first winery you'll enjoy a tour of the vineyard with the explanation of all the different processes of wine making and then you'll taste 4 wines. The second winery is in San Gimignano and here you'll enjoy a special wine tasting and lunch. After the tasting you go to the amazing small village of San Gimignano (10 minutes drive). Here you can stroll around this splendid city and then our suggestion is to visit the beautiful museum of wine of Vernaccia of San Gimignano. At the end of the walking tour of San Gimignano and the museum you get back to Siena for the end of an extraordinary day!

A guided wine trekking through the hills and vineyards surrounding the winery of our farm. A unique landscape, chiseled over the centuries by the encounter between nature's work and human intervention. The return will be even more pleasant, you will be welcomed in our cellar to learn all the steps that lead to the creation of a wine. You can then enjoy the tasting accompanied by an appetizing Tuscan menu with a first choice, a cheese and salami platter, plus dessert.

• During the 8-hour guided tour you'll have the opportunity to visit some of the most famous vineyards, see their wine cellars and taste excellent wines.  • Visit small villages such as Castellina and Radda in Chianti and ancient castles, hidden among green hills and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. • This tour is a perfect combination of culinary delights, arts and culture. This private tour can be customized from locations you visit to the starting time of the tour.

Explore the landscape of Tuscany on a private, full-day cycling tour from Siena. With the full attention of your guide, follow a route along the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route that once linked Canterbury to Rome and a popular destination for photographers. Rest and refuel after a day of activity with a three-course lunch and wine pairings at a Tuscan vineyard. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This personalized wine tour of Tuscany takes you off-road through the scenic landscapes outside Florence. Set off with your own private party into the Chianti wine region aboard a 4WD vehicle, and indulge in the ultimate wine-and-dine experience. You’ll visit two prominent wineries for seven wine tastings, food pairings, and lunch.

This tasting will allow you to taste the production of some of the best wines in the world which in recent years have received exceptional ratings from the leading global wine experts; all this will take place in the exclusive setting of the Castle of Bossi and its cellars

Explore the famous monuments and hidden treasures of Siena on this private walking tour. Stroll through winding and well-preserved medieval neighborhoods like the Old Ghetto and the Tower District, and take in panoramic views from the city's highest point. Admire the famous Siena Cathedral, catch quiet moments in tucked-away squares and gardens, and learn the history behind the renowned Palio horse race at the Museo di Contrada.

Explore the Chianti region, and visit the magnificent town of Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance. In the morning we will arrive in Florence for a visit of the city. We will stop in the best panoramic place to photograph the Renaissance City (Piazzale Michelagelo). After we'll enter in the historic center of the town for a free visit of about 3 hours. (Stops: Palazzo Pitti - Ponte Vecchio - Piazza della Signoria - The Duomo - Piazza Santa Croce - San Lorenzo Market & more..) Later we'll drive inside the Chianti Region, that takes in the iconic landscape of a rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. We'll drive through the vineyards of Chianti, along ancient pilgrimage trails. For lunch we'll feast in a typical Tuscan farm, tasting Lasangna, Pecorino cheese, Ham and the best Wines of our Region. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Medieval town of San Gimignano and its magnificent towers tasting the best gelato of the world. Take a look at: What to expect

You will be met at your accommodation in a classic Fiat 500 and lead to a stunning view point where you can relax, take a sip of Prosecco and watch the sun go down, from there we will take you to a local restaurant and wait while you enjoy dinner, ready to drive you home afterwards We provide the driver, the classic car, chilled Prosecco and picnic hamper/chairs. You must have a driving license and familiarity with a manual shift car. If you prefer not to drive, we can drive you

The guided ride will take you on a relaxing and unforgettable stroll on horseback through the luscious green landscape typical of the Tuscan countryside. At the end of the ride, the scents and colors of our vineyards will await you. We will let you know the secrets of winemaking, starting from the harvest to the aging. Everything will then be followed by a tasting of the wines of our production accompanied by a delicious Tuscan menu with a first choice, a platter of cheeses and cured meats, plus dessert.

This unique, original experience will allow you to create your own wine with the help of expert oenologists when visiting some of the best wineries of Tuscany, choosing amongst five different grapes and create your own customized bottle with cap and tailor-designed label. This is a unique, fun and easy way to learn more about the Tuscan wines. Inside an ancient room under the '700 villa, our winemaker will describe the different characteristics of the 5 grapes sampled directly from the oak barrels. Then, guided by our winemaker but following your personal taste, you will try several blends and try then to create your wine. The number of bottles ordered will be placed on a bottle rack for the maturation, which will take about 25 days. One extra bottle will be immediately given to be taken with you. Once the maturation has been completed, the wines will be packaged with your personal label and shipped directly to your home. A full typical Tuscan lunch may be set up in the old Villa