The Essence of Tuscany: Private Chianti & Estate Winery Lunch
Overview
Join our highest-rated private escape into the Tuscan countryside. Discover the charm of a medieval hilltop town of your choice and enjoy a legendary, family-style gourmet lunch at a historic boutique winery. Proven quality, timeless memories. There is a reason why travelers consistently rate this journey as the highlight of their Italian holiday. This is not a tourist excursion; it is a day spent as a guest of Tuscany. We focus on the "Slow Living" philosophy—giving you the time to breathe, taste, and explore without the rush of a typical tour. We take you to the places our guests have loved for years. You have the choice to explore the world-famous towers of San Gimignano or the serene, authentic atmosphere of a Chianti village (like Greve or Castellina). The heart of this trip is a long, relaxed lunch at a boutique family-run estate, while sipping premium wines in the very place they were produced.
What's Included
- Lunch typical products of Chianti in a winery
- Alcoholic beverages wine tasting in a winery
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Tailored Destination: Flexibility to choose between San Gimignano or a Chianti village.
- Winery Visit
- We move at your speed. More photos? Another glass of wine? The day is yours.
- Private Guide
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Tuscany
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Montefioralle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Castello Di Verrazzano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. typical products of Chianti in a winery.
- Alcoholic beverages. wine tasting in a winery.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Tailored Destination: Flexibility to choose between San Gimignano or a Chianti village.
- Winery Visit.
- We move at your speed. More photos? Another glass of wine? The day is yours.
- Private Guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Essence of Tuscany: Private Chianti & Estate Winery Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Essence of Tuscany: Private Chianti & Estate Winery Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunchtypical products of Chianti in a winery
- Alcoholic beverageswine tasting in a winery
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Tailored Destination: Flexibility to choose between San Gimignano or a Chianti village.
- Winery Visit
- We move at your speed. More photos? Another glass of wine? The day is yours.
- Private Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
