Chianti Region: Day Trip from Florence + Vineyard Dinner

About Chianti Region: Day Trip from Florence + Vineyard Dinner

This is a full-day guided excursion from Florence into the Chianti wine region of Tuscany, combining a working vineyard visit with a candlelit dinner among the vines. The trip runs for approximately eight hours, departing from Via dell'Oriuolo near Piazza del Duomo, and covers the rolling hills, medieval villages, and wine estates that define this stretch of central Tuscany. Castellina in Chianti, one of the region's best-preserved hill towns, features as a free-time stop where guests can take in the views and explore at their own pace.

The Chianti Classico zone, which sits between Florence and Siena, has produced wine under formal regulation since the early eighteenth century. The estates here grow primarily Sangiovese grapes across terrain that ranges from limestone ridges to clay-rich valley floors, giving the wines a character closely tied to the land itself.

What to expect

On arrival at the wine estate, guests receive a welcome glass before joining a guided walk through the farm's wineries. The route is tailor-made and includes multiple tastings, moving through the production areas and cellars that take the grapes from harvest to bottle. Expert multilingual escorts accompany the group throughout, providing context on both the winemaking process and the broader agricultural traditions of the region.

The evening closes with a dinner served in the vineyard, set among the rows of vines by candlelight. The menu draws on local produce and recipes that reflect generations of Tuscan culinary practice. Booking covers roundtrip transport from Florence, the full estate tour, all tastings, and the vineyard dinner.

Tuscany Day Trips from Florence and getting there

Departures are organised by Tuscany Day Trips from Florence, with the meeting point at Via dell'Oriuolo alongside Piazza del Duomo, one of the most central and accessible points in the city. The Duomo is served by multiple bus lines and is within walking distance of the main Santa Maria Novella rail hub. For more options across the city, browse things to do in Florence to plan the rest of your stay.