- Wine Tour Destinations
| Region: | Tuscany |
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| Type of Tour: | Exclusive |
| Duration: | 4 Days |
| Guide Price: | From £3478 to £4200 per person |
| Number of Meals: | 3 breakfasts + 1 winery lunch + 1 Michelin starred dinner + 1 private cooking class dinner |
| Number of Winery Visits: | 3 wineries |
| Number of Wines Tasted: | Approximately 17 |
| Tour Transport: | 1 full day private and transported tours in an executive level vehicle (Mercedes E Class or equivalent) |
| Dates / Availability: | Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year |
This four day package offers the ultimate in Tuscan luxury. Staying in one of our selected Exclusive Florence Hotels, guests will enjoy a flawless level of service at the hotel and two days of private VIP tours. Upon arrival in Florence, check into your preferred room at Hotel Lungarno. The remainder of the day will be free for you to settle in and do as you please. The hotel is located in the heart of Florence, allowing you to explore this magnificent city at your own convenience.
In the evening a five course tasting dinner with wine pairing will be served in the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Borgo San Jacopo.
After breakfast on day two of your Tuscany wine holiday, you will be met at the hotel by an English-speaking specialist wine driver/guide, who will accompany you on a full day Chianti wine tour in an executive level vehicle (Mercedes E Class or equivalent). The enticing blend of history, culture and gastronomy starts right away, as you drive along the hilltops of the “Black Rooster” road, the ancient Chiantigiana road, which is the Chianti wine road. During your Tuscany wine tour, your guide will tell you about the legend of the Florentine black rooster and how it differs to the Sienese white one.
You will firstly be welcomed as the guests of the prestigious Antinori winery for a VIP experience. Here, you will taken on a full behind-the-scenes tour of the estate and cellars, seeing first-hand the individual stages of the production process and your visit will conclude with tastings of seven of Antinori’s most celebrated wines, including Cervaro della Sala, Pian delle Vigne, Badia a Passignano and the famous Tignanello. The tasting will take place in the most exclusive part of the cellars, the intimate Bottaia room. Lunch will then be served in Antinori’s restaurant, which is located on the scenic rooftop terrace. The traditional Italian cuisine will be accompanied by two further Antinori wines. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit your favourite Chianti winery for a tour and tastings. The Grape Escapes Tuscany specialists are happy to offer advice and make suggestions if you would prefer. Please note that a number of the more exclusive estates do not tend to receive visitors at weekends and some of them do not receive visitors at all. We would be pleased to discuss the various options with you and contact the individual estates accordingly.
After breakfast, your private guide will meet you at your hotel for a walking tour of this remarkable city. You will learn about Florence’s rich history from a knowledgeable professional as you stroll through the historic streets and vibrant piazzas. After this captivating journey through time, you’ll have some free time to enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the city’s charming trattorias.
In the evening, you’ll enjoy a private culinary experience where you’ll delve into Tuscan gastronomy alongside a skilled chef. During this hands-on class, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes and after the session you’ll savour your creations paired with Tuscan wines. The remainder of the evening is free.
| Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
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| Hotel Lungarno | Deluxe Double River View | 5* | 3 Days | £3478 | Book Now |
| Hotel Lungarno | Deluxe Double River View | 5* | 4 Days | £4200 | Book Now |
Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.
If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of Italy! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.
The price of this package does not include travel to Tuscany. Please see our travel page further information about travelling to the region.
For more information on our Exclusive tours please see our Exclusive tours page.
To secure your booking, a deposit of 20% of the booking value is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.
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Laura- London, UK
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