BAGNO A RIPOLI BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Through Chianti’s Cypresses: Castles, Villages and Super Tuscans from Florence
An 8-hour bus tour from Florence that visits Montefioralle Castle, the hill towns of Greve and Castellina, and two winery tastings of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscans.
Through Chianti’s Cypresses: Castles, Villages and Super Tuscans from Florence.
Chianti unfolds as the archetypal Tuscan landscape: rolling hills threaded with vineyards and olive groves, punctuated by cypress silhouettes and centuries-old hilltop hamlets. This full‑day outing moves through that lived-in countryside — castle ruins and medieval villages, local wineries and family-style lunches — tracing a region shaped by generations of farmers and winemakers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vineyards and olive groves that define Chianti
The route threads the classic Chianti panorama: rolling hills of vines and olives dominated by cypress trees, the agricultural landscape that made the region famous.
Montefioralle and hilltop villages
The itinerary includes a visit to the 11th‑century Montefioralle Castle and stops in the characteristic villages of Greve in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti, each framed by narrow streets and medieval stone.
Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva and Super Tuscans
The tour features a home‑style lunch with wine pairing (not included) and visits two wineries for tastings that typically include Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva and Super Tuscan wines.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over an eight‑hour loop from Florence, the tour moves at a measured pace: short drives between vantage points, guided walks through medieval lanes and two separate winery visits bookending a rustic lunch. The emphasis is on place — the interplay of landscape, history and locally produced wine — delivered by a private‑tour operator that handles transport and local logistics.
THE LANDSCAPE
Vineyards and olive groves that define Chianti
The route threads the classic Chianti panorama: rolling hills of vines and olives dominated by cypress trees, the agricultural landscape that made the region famous.
THE HISTORY
Montefioralle and hilltop villages
The itinerary includes a visit to the 11th‑century Montefioralle Castle and stops in the characteristic villages of Greve in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti, each framed by narrow streets and medieval stone.
THE TASTINGS
Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva and Super Tuscans
The tour features a home‑style lunch with wine pairing (not included) and visits two wineries for tastings that typically include Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva and Super Tuscan wines.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is suited to
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is an 8‑hour outing with pickup arranged at your accommodation in Florence.
Prices include taxes, gas, tolls and parking and are intended for tours originating in each city. For pickups or tour starts outside central areas extra charges may apply.
Meals, admissions to monuments and attractions, wine tasting fees, and any items explicitly not listed in the inclusions are not included in the tour price.
For starts from private villas or agriturismi, the operator will need a detailed address and driving directions and may charge extra for pickups outside central areas.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.
Where does the tour start?
Pickup is arranged from your accommodation in Florence.
Are meals included?
Meals are not included; a home‑style lunch with wine pairing is available but not included in the tour price.
Are wine tastings included?
Wine tasting fees are not included in the tour price.
Do prices include taxes and driving costs?
Published prices include taxes, gas, tolls and parking for tours originating in each city.
Can the operator pick up from a private villa or agriturismo?
Yes, but for pickups outside central areas extra charges might apply, and the operator will need a detailed address and driving directions.