A day trip to Tuscany with 2 wineries, 8 different types of wine to taste, 3 extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, Tuscan snacks, amazing scenery and the visit to San Gimignano all in 1 day! Join our fun day trip to the Chianti countryside to meet other travellers of the same age and to discover why the area is famous for its scenery as well as its wine. WHAT'S INCLUDED: Short Drive to the Chianti countryside to discover why the area is famous for its scenery as well as its wine. First Stop at a wine tasting school where you will taste 5 different type of wines including the famous Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. and a Super Tuscan wine, a 30 year- old balsamic vinegar and the delicious truffle extra virgin olive oil. Second stop at a local winery for a guided tour through the vineyards and the cellar with 3 wines; the famous Vernaccia white wine, a rosè wine and a Chianti colli senesi D.O.C.G. You will also have the opportunity to buy the local products and wine at a convinient cost to bring back home or ship it to friends and family. Afternoon spent wandering through the narrow streets of the most beautiful medieval town of Tuscany, San Gimignano with its tower filled skyline while eating the ice cream from a world-champion gelateria. DETAILS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY all year TUESDAY, THURSDAY June/September by minivan 9:40am in front of our office on Via Nazionale 149R opposite Hotel Galileo Roundtrip transportation by minivan or bus to/from Florence, English speaking informative IOAB tour leader, 2 wineries, Guided tour of a winery and cellar, Up to 8 wine tastings, Up to 3 olive oil tastings, snacks during the tasting, 1h30 free time to visit of San Gimignano. 7h. We return back to Florence at 5pm > Make sure you have a big breakfast before coming on the tour. Lots of wine is involved so an empty stomach is not recommended. > People younger than 18 are not allowed on this tour. We suggest to look at more suitable tours such as the Tuscany Experience where there is not so much wine involved. > Departure guaranteed with a Min. 4 people - Max: 60 people ( not a small group tour in high season ). Rain or shine Checking out on the same day? The office is near the train station so if you are checking out the same day of the tour, feel free to bring your bags and luggage with you. We will store them underneath the bus/van so that you will be ready to leave to your next destination when returning to Florence. Spending the night in Siena? Ask your guide to be dropped off in San Gimignano so you don’t have to come all the way back to Florence. From San Gimignano you can take a local bus to Siena.