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Tuscany in a Day: Private Chianti Winery, Cellars and San Gimignano
An 11-hour private wine experience that moves from Rome through Tuscany’s olive-strewn, medieval hills to a handpicked Chianti estate for a cellar tour, tasting with local pairings, and a stop in San Gimignano.
Tuscany in a Day: Private Chianti Winery, Cellars and San Gimignano.
Cross golden hills dotted with olive groves and vineyards on an 11-hour private day trip into the heart of Tuscany. The day centers on a handpicked Chianti winery where a private tour of the vineyards and multi-level cellars leads into a guided tasting paired with local culinary delicacies, and it concludes with a visit to the medieval towers of San Gimignano.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Golden Hills and Olive Groves
The route threads through classic Tuscan scenery—rolling, golden hills punctuated by olive groves and vineyards—setting the stage for the winery visit.
Private Tour of a Handpicked Chianti Estate
At one of the region’s selected wineries you’ll be escorted by staff through the property, explore the cellars and the several stories that make up the estate, and learn the steps the producers use to craft their Chianti wines.
Curated Tasting and Lunch Pairings
After the cellar tour the winery’s staff leads a private tasting of several wines, paired with local culinary delicacies prepared by the estate’s chef so you can enjoy the landscape as you dine.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
A private driver escorts you from your pick-up point for an immersive, full-day excursion: an introductory drive into the Tuscan countryside with anecdotes on local history and wine traditions, arrival at a selected Chianti winery for a guided tour of vineyard and cellars, a private tasting paired with a winery-prepared lunch, and a concluding visit to San Gimignano’s famed medieval towers before the return to your pickup location.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private wine day trip suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hotel or other pick-up/drop off is included; the tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle with a private English-speaking driver. Vehicle expenses such as fuel, tolls and city passes are covered, and bottled water is provided.
The provider lists a private winery tour and wine tasting and notes assistance from the private driver throughout the day; confirm specific inclusions at booking.
Booking terms list meals and tickets and gratuities as not included; confirm whether the winery lunch is included in your specific reservation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is an 11-hour full-day experience.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour includes hotel or other pick-up/drop-off; it is run as a private transfer from your pickup location into Tuscany and back.
Are meals included?
The tour description references a lunch at the winery as part of the experience, but the 'Not Included' list also shows meals and tickets as not included; guests should confirm meal arrangements with the operator at booking.
Can under-18s participate and drink wine?
Under-18s are welcome on the tour, but alcohol beverages are prohibited for people under 18; the operator can accommodate age-appropriate requests.
What practical items are provided?
The tour provides bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, a private English-speaking driver and covers vehicle expenses (fuel, tolls, city pass).
Are gratuities included?
No; gratuities are not included and should be handled separately.