Private Tour By Minivan
"Slow" Wine tour Lucca by minivan
VISITING TWO KINDS OF WINERIES ON LUCCA COUNTRYSIDE
A "Slow" and “deep” wine tour to give people time to fully enjoy the flavors and sensations that a wine tasting immersed in the Tuscan countryside creates. A wine tour on the hills of Lucca, with a private minivan, in which you visit two wineries in different areas, to have different experiences. They will welcome us to their farms explaining the whole wine production process, from the vineyard to the cellar and in both wineries, after the guided tour, we will taste the wines paired with salami, cheeses and seasonal Tuscan foods. Most of the time will be spent cheerfully and relaxed inside the farms and not in long minivan transfers. All costs for wine tasting, food and guided tours are included on this tour.
Starting time: 10.30 Calendar: Monday to Saturday Lengh: About 5-6 hours
Old fashioned winemakers tour
VISIT TO SMALL FAMILY WINERIES AND REAL FARMERS
A wine tour in Lucca countryside in search of farmers who still use traditional, manual methods, who work "old fashioned", in a natural way, obtaining sincere products with a strong character. We will first reach a historic cellar, which has been producing wines for more than a hundred years. We will meet the people who continue this tradition and taste the wines coupled with cheese, cold cuts and bruschettas. We will then move to another familt farm where the farmer brings his vineyard and olive grove to his own and organically, giving life to an excellent wine and olive oil. Here we will have the pleasure of tasting all the farm products. A tour with a strongly familiar and natural atmosphere.
Starting time: 10.00 Calendar: everyday Lengh: About 5-6 hours
Tuscany delights tour: sheep, vineyards, cheese and wine tasting
EXPERIENCE IN A CHEESE FARM WITH SHEEP, GOATS, HENS ... AND VISIT TO A WINERY AMONG THE VINEYARDS OF LUCCA
The most requested minivan tour to taste two of the typical goodness of Tuscany, just where they are made, red wine and pecorino cheese (but also white wine and goat and cow cheese).
We will go a few kilometers from Lucca by minivan, among the wonderful hills full of olive groves and vineyards to visit one of the last small animal farms where we will meet sheep, goats, chickens, and of course dogs and cats that share the same spaces, together with humans. The "shepherdess" will show us the artisan laboratory and we will taste a selection of her pecorino, goat and cow cheeses. A unique experience, in which, in a few meters, you pass from contact with the animals that have provided us with the milk to the tasting of the cheese produced. We will then move to another family business, a winery in the nearby hills where we will taste the red and white wines produced and discover the secrets on how to obtain a quality wine. Also in this case, from the natural resource to the final product in a few meters.
Chianti: wine, castles and white roads
Chianti is one of the most famous wine regions in the world and combines the excellence of wines, unforgettable landscapes made of castles in the hills, stone farmhouses, vineyards that run up and down its hills. Many famous wineries, such as Castello di Verrazzano, Castello di Fonterutoli, Castello di Brolio, Castello di Monsanto, Badia a Passignano, welcome you in their ancient noble residences with wonderful views of the countryside, where you can taste excellent wines and local gastronomy. Greve, Gaiole, Castellina, Radda, are just some of the picturesque villages of Chianti, rich in art and traditions.On this tour in Chianti from Lucca by private minivan we will visit one of these historic wineries, we will walk in one of its most characteristic villages and we will discover some of the most fascinating views, going through the famous white roads, to transfer our emotions in unforgettable photos.
Cinque Terre Private Tour
This is a private tour (just for you and your family) which allows you to discover in a easygoing and flexible way one of the most amazing and enchanting Ligurian landscapes in the world.
The Cinque Terre: “Five Villages” is a UNESCO World Heritage site with unique flora and a spectacular coastline of the true ITALIAN RIVIERA. You will have the chance to admire the scenery and take the most beautiful panoramic photos of the villages with their colorful houses and rocky coasts.
After picking you up directly from your accomodation in the center of Lucca, we will drive to the picturesque Cinque Terre: Manarola with the ancient case-torri, Vernazza, the tiniest one, with its medieval castle and finally the biggest fishing village of all, Monterosso.
On our arrival to Monterosso you’ll have free time for lunch. Our tour leader will suggest you a good restaurant for a delicious seafood meal.
Monterosso is famous for the beautiful beaches and of course you’ll have plenty of free time to relax and enjoy a nice gelato and limoncello!
Dates & Time: Tuesday and Saturday (8'30 am – 5'30 pm)
Season: All year
The tour Includes: Expert tour leader for the day, All transport: air-conditioned minivan, train tickets, boat tickets (from 1st April to 31st October), Free visit of Manarola, Monterosso and Vernazza, Free time for shopping and lunch.
Siena, S. Gimignano & Chianti Private Tour
This is a Private Tour with a special attention and flexibility organized just for you and your family. We will pick you up directly from the center of Lucca, and after a lovely drive through the beautiful Tuscany countryside, we will arrive at the magnificent medieval town of the fair towers: San Gimignano.
Here you will see the old medieval towers, you will have time to take a look at the colorful pottery shops or have a taste of the best gelato of the world, on the spot where the famous movie “Tea with Mussolini” was filmed. You will also have the chance to visit the little history museum of San Gimignano which hosts the perfect tower reproduction/models of the 14th century.
After S. Gimignano we will reach a famous Wine cellar /cantina where the winemaker will guide you for the sampling of the unique Chianti white wine Vernaccia, made only in S. Gimignano, the Chianti Classico DOCG, special Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, bruschetta and pecorino cheese. You will understand the difference between the wines while you combine them with the typical Tuscan appetizers.
After the guided wine tasting, we will drive through the Chianti countryside, passing by the Medieval fortress of Monteriggioni and we will arrive to the magnificent medieval town of Siena. In Siena we will take you through the narrow ancient streets before you will see one of the most impressive medieval squares in Europe: Piazza del Campo, with a shell shape, typical of ancient theaters. Siena has one of the most impressive Cathedrals in Tuscany and is also home of the famous Music Academy: Accademia Chigiana. You will have free time to explore the city and maybe do some shopping in the lovely shops on the fascinating Campo square.
Dates & Time: Thursday and Sunday (8'30 am – 6'30 pm)
Season: All Year
The tour includes: Pick up from your accommodation in the center of Lucca, Private Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking driver, Free visit of Siena and S. Gimignano, Tasting of Chianti Red wines and Chianti white wine "Vernaccia" of S. Gimignano, tasting of extra-virgin olive oil with bruschettas and pecorino cheeses.
Chianti Wine & Vinci
This private tour (only for you) is a wonderful experience and possibility to combine good CHIANTI Wine with relaxing in Tuscany! We have selected a Boutique winery for you, situated over the small village of Leonardo Da Vinci, a quiet place with a stunning view over the vineyards and olive groves.
Once picked up from our central meeting point in Lucca, we will start our Chianti wine experience with a wonderful drive along the Tuscan countryside. After our arrival in Vinci, you will have time to discover the enchanting atmosphere of the medieval village and the museum with Leonardo Da Vinci’s incredible machines and inventions.
Then we’ll continue to the local farmhouse and Wine Boutique, family run, winery where you can enjoy the quiet life of Tuscany with the owners and a guided tasting with our expert somelier.
There you’ll taste their BEST Chianti DOCG Wines combined with bruschetta with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh tomatoes, salami, pecorino cheese and prosciutto ham. Sweet dessert wine with biscotti will be served at the end.
The hospitality of the owners and the abundance of wine will make you feel at home. For wine lovers this is not only a tasting, but a chance to savor and enjoy the prestigious Chianti wines.
Dates & Time: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (2'00 pm - 7'00 pm)
Season: All year
The tour Includes: Guided Chianti Wine tasting in a Boutique winery, a tasting experience of the typical Tuscan 'antipasto': bruschetta with delicious extra-virgin olive oil and tomatoes, salami and cheese; Sweet dessert wine with biscotti, Visit of the medieval village of Vinci, Air-conditioned minivan Transport, Expert Tour Leader. *Visit and Ticket for Leonardo’s museum (not included) are optional.
Florence with Uffizi Gallery Private Tour
Enjoy a private tour with pick up directly from your hotel in the center of Lucca and comfortable drive to the marvelous Renaissance city of Florence. An exclusive guided walking tour with our expert local guide will let you discover the most suggestive corners of Florence.
The tour is very personal, without rush, and with stops infront of the main monuments. Our expert guide will begin her interesting description on the square of Santa Maria Novella. Then the path will follow to the Medici Chapels, the church of San Lorenzo, the palace “Medici-Riccardi” and the main shopping noble streets of Florence.
You will be astonished from the Cathedral complex: the Cathedral or DUOMO, Giotto’s bell tower and the Baptistery with the famous Gates of Paradise.
The next stop will be Signoria Square or Piazza della Signoria, which is like an open-air museum and there are a lot of sicrets to learn about the monuments and the life of the Medici family.
To feel like queen there will be a nice stroll on the old bridge Ponte Vecchio “Jeweller’s bridge”.
Our tour will end with introduction of the Uffizi Gallery where you can admire the unique magnificent paintings of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raffaello, Leonardo Da Vinci and many others Masters of art. Will prebook you the fast entrance and you’ll SKIP THE QUEUE for the Gallery.
Following the guided tour there is free time to visit the museum and free time for lunch and shopping. Of course our guide will give you all the preciuos indications and suggestions for best gelato and local lunch in Florence.
In the afternoon there is also the possibility to see the original David by Michelangelo in the Academia museum with pre booked tickets from us (to be requested at the moment of the booking of the tour).
Dates & Time: Every day (except Monday) (8'30 am – 5'30 pm)
Season: All year round
The tour includes: Guided Florence walking tour, Skip the Line booking for Uffizi Gallery, Air-conditioned Minivan Transport. *Fee for the Uffizi is not included. Pre booking and skip the line for the Academia on request at the moment of booking.
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