- Wine Tour Destinations
| Region: | Tuscany |
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| Type of Tour: | Exclusive |
| Duration: | 3/4 Days |
| Guide Price: | From £1164 to £2376 per person |
| Number of Meals: | 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch (3 days) 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches (4 days) |
| Number of Winery Visits: | 2 wineries + 1 tasting session (3 days) 2 wineries + 1 tasting session (4 days) |
| Number of Wines Tasted: | Approximately 13 (3 days) Approximately 22 (4 days) |
| Tour Transport: | Full day private and guided tour in an executive level vehicle (3 days) 2 Full day private and guided tours in an executive level (3 days) |
| Dates / Availability: | Available mid-week and weekends from April until the end of October (the four day break is not available for Friday to Monday trips. If you would like to travel Friday to Monday, we will create a similar tailor-made proposal for you) |
Our Exclusive Chianti breaks are based in the heart of the Tuscan vineyards near Siena and offer an experience of absolute luxury and serenity. Staying at the beautiful 5* Hotel le Fontanelle, a tasting session of the estate’s wines will be arranged for you upon arrival.
On day two, you will be met at the hotel by an executive level chauffeured vehicle (Mercedes E Class or equivalent), which will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis. Focusing on Chianti, you will firstly be welcomed as the guests of the prestigious Antinori winery for a VIP experience. Here, you will be 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 be taken to a picturesque village, where you will be welcomed at an award-winning producer of Chianti Classico wines. As well as having a tour of the vineyards and winery, an extensive tasting session with local cheeses and meats will ensue.
For those booking the four day break, your chauffeur will return and accompany you on a second day of tours on day three, to discover the revered wines of Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello is considered to be one of the best wines in the world and its ancestral roots come from the passion of the inhabitants of Montalcino, who handed down their ancient wine-making traditions through the generations. You will be welcomed as the guests of Castello Banfi, for a comprehensive VIP tour. On the tour, you will be taken on a guided visit of the winery and vineyards, before enjoying a tutored wine tasting session of four of the estate’s wines. In addition, you will visit the Balsameria, where they produce excellent quality refined balsamic vinegar; only three litres of their ‘Salsa Etrusca’ are bottled yearly, and can only be purchased from the Castello, or in selected gourmet shops around Italy. Following the tour, delight in a delicious five course tasting lunch in the estate’s Taverna, which will be paired with five Banfi wines. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the town of Montalcino, located on a charming hill, and the splendid St Antimo abbey is a must-see attraction.
(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.
The food at the hotel was amazing, Michelin star quality.
Paul- Staffordshire, UK
| Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
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| Hotel Le Fontanelle - Pianella | Classic | 5* | 3 Days | £1407 | Book Now |
| Hotel Le Fontanelle - Pianella | Classic | 5* | 4 Days | £2376 | Book Now |
Bring friends and spend less! A discount of £200 per person applies to groups of four people or more who are travelling together on the three day break. This discount increases to £400 per person on the four day break.
Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.
If you would like to make your Siena wine tour 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.
Given the wide range of travel options, the package price does not include travel. Please see our travel page for detailed information about travelling to Tuscany.
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.
The food at the hotel was amazing, Michelin star quality.
Paul- Staffordshire, UK
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Around half of our trips are completely bespoke. Our expert team would be delighted to discuss your requirements and create your perfect trip.
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