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Chianti Walking and Wine Overview

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      USD $1,400
      CAD $1,400
      AUD $1,400
      EUR €1,060
      GBP £799
      NZD $1,760
      ZAR R10,245
      CHF FR1,190
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      EUR €8 Florence day trip (by train)
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      USD $1,411*
      CAD $1,411*
      AUD $1,410*
      EUR €1,068*
      GBP £805*
      NZD $1,773*
      ZAR R10,324*
      CHF FR1,199*
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  • 2013-04-01 - 2014-12-31

Travel to Italy and explore Tuscany with its famous wines and exclusive boutiques

Get to know Tuscany, one of Italy's finest wine regions, by walking through vineyards, quaint towns and olive groves that are abundant in this region. Stay at a 14th-century country house in Castellina de Chianti, shop at the markets of old-world Greve, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, peruse the museums of Siena, get a personal lesson in Tuscan wine making and wowed by the ‘outdoor museum’ of Florence. Take the time to get under the skin of this gorgeous landscape and use your own two feet to explore.

  • Stay in a 14th-century country house surrounded by vineyards
  • Wander through vineyards and olive groves that surround Castellina in Chianti
  • Explore the stunning city of Siena
  • Discover the medieval market town of Greve in Chianti
  • Spend a nectareous few hours at the Tuscan Wine School
  • Be blown away by the art and history of Florence
  • Spend evenings tasting wines from local wineries

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Chianti Walking and Wine Summary

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Day 1 Castellina in Chianti

Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and olive groves, Castellina in Chianti was an important town during the Middle Ages due to its strategic position between Florence and Siena.

Days 2-4 Day walks from Castellina in Chianti

This iconic region of Tuscany fulfils most people's idea of what Italy should be like, with fortified hilltop villages, vibrant market towns and ancient woodlands to explore. Among Italy's most captivating cities, Siena is a stunning experience with its majestic Gothic churches, friendly locals and one of Europe's great medieval squares.

Day 5 Free day in Castellina in Chianti

One of Italy's finest wine regions, Chianti is best known for the Chianti Classico and there are plenty of opportunities to sample the local varietals.

Day 6 Day trip to Florence

Awash with artistic treasures, Florence is Italy's most revered city for its Renaissance and religious masterpieces, enchanting historic centre and unsurpassed beauty.

Day 7 Day walk to Monteriggioni

The charming fortified town of Monteriggioni was founded in the early 13th century to protect Siena and its thick walls still offer sweeping views of the surrounding hills and villages.

Day 8 Depart Castellina in Chianti

Our base is a beautifully restored 14th-century farmhouse in the heart of Chianti, where both wine and olive oil are produced locally.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Finish:

    Castellina in Chianti, Italy

  • Group size:

    Min 7 , Max 15

  • Ages:

    Min 16

  • Meals:

    7 breakfasts, 5 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (7 nts)

  • Transport:

    Bus, Minibus, Train

  • Included activities:

    Tuscan Wine School - 2 hour private lesson

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,400
    CAD $1,400
    AUD $1,400
    EUR €1,060
    GBP £799
    NZD $1,760
    ZAR R10,245
    CHF FR1,190
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    Extras

    EUR €8 Florence day trip (by train)
    Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $1,411*
    CAD $1,411*
    AUD $1,410*
    EUR €1,068*
    GBP £805*
    NZD $1,773*
    ZAR R10,324*
    CHF FR1,199*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $176
    CAD $176
    AUD $176
    EUR €133
    GBP £100
    NZD $221
    ZAR R1,290
    CHF FR149
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    • 8
    • ZZXC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,400
      CAD $1,400
      AUD $1,400
      EUR €1,060
      GBP £799
      NZD $1,760
      ZAR R10,245
      CHF FR1,190
    • Extras tool tip
      EUR €8 Florence day trip (by train)
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,411*
      CAD $1,411*
      AUD $1,410*
      EUR €1,068*
      GBP £805*
      NZD $1,773*
      ZAR R10,324*
      CHF FR1,199*
      *
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