Enchanting Day in the Chianti Countryside
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9 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
If you're dreaming of a day winding through the picturesque Chianti hills and enjoying some of the sweetest villages Tuscany has to offer, this excursion is for you!
During the beginning portion of your tour, you'll find yourself driving on the Chianti Wine Road amidst the lush, rolling countryside, artfully etched with vineyards, orchards, farmhouses, and cypress trees.
The villages on our itinerary will give you an array of architectural eye-candy and a glimpse into Italy’s past, covering the gamut from the Etruscans to the Romans to the Medieval.
We'll begin by visiting Badia a Passignano, noted for its abbey built by Vallumbrosan monks in the 11th century, and Montefioralle, a Medieval borgo deemed “one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy.”
Your morning concludes with a stop in the capital of the region, Greve in Chianti, with its lovely porticoes and an array of interesting shops and boutiques. History buffs will note the monument to Giovanni da Verrazzano, the explorer of the Atlantic coast of North America who discovered, among other things, the Hudson River.
If time permits, we'll visit Volpaia, with its impeccably restored and maintained vernacular architecture of early Tuscany.
For lunch, we recommend Ristoro di Lamole, where the service, food, and view are all spectacular. For more information on the restaurant, please visit www.ristorodilamole.it.
At the end of your memorable tour, you will enjoy your return drive to your cruise port.
What's Included
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Roundtrip transportation from cruise pier
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Services of an English-speaking driver
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Scenic drive through quaint villages
Considerations
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Bring cash for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Local currency is Euro (EUR).
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Your English-speaking driver will not enter sites with you but will give running commentaries of what you are seeing and make sure you have enough time to visit each site.
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Volpaia can be inserted between San Leolino and lunch if you are ahead of schedule and don't mind eating a later lunch.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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