Essential Florence

Florence Wine Tasting Tour

Based in the beautiful and historic city of Florence, this Tuscany wine tour allows you to stay in the birthplace of the Italian renaissance and discover the celebrated wines that makes Tuscany such a sought-after holiday destination amongst wine lovers.

Region:	Tuscany
Type of Tour:	Essential
Duration:	3/4 Days
Guide Price:	From $1,010 to $1,948 per person
Number of Meals:	2 breakfasts + 1 lunch (3 days) 3 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 food tour (4 days)
Number of Winery Visits:	3 wineries (3 days) 2 tasting sessions in Florence (4 days)
Number of Wines Tasted:	Approximately 12 (3 days) Approximately 18 (4 days)
Tour Transport:	Full day guided and transported tour (3 days) Full day guided and transported tour + 1 food tour on foot in Florence (4 days)
Dates / Availability:	Available mid-week and weekends from April to the end of October

Itinerary

Day One:

• Upon arrival in Florence, check into your chosen hotel.
• We would be pleased to recommend a restaurant and reserve you a table for dinner if required.

Day Two:

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking specialist wine guide at a central departure point for a full day transported tour. Your tour day will comprise of:

• Tours and tastings at two Super Tuscan wineries in the Chianti vineyards and a tasting at a small boutique
• An authentic Tuscan lunch at one of the estates.

Day Three:

• A free morning to explore the city independently
• A food tour on foot in the city centre

Final Day:

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

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Accommodation:

Florence continues to be one of the most visited cities in the world, with 2 million visitors in 2023. Due to this high demand, accommodation prices in the city are often high and subject to fluctuations. While we have made every effort to estimate the cost of our packages accurately, there may be rare occasions where prices vary.

Accommodation availability is dependent on the season, prompting us to partner with multiple hotels in the area. It is important to note that all of our partner hotels offer identical levels of service, ensuring a high standard of accommodation for our guests. Depending on the season, we may be able to offer a wider range of options to choose from.

Rest assured that regardless of the hotel you are assigned to, you can expect a top-quality experience during your stay in Florence. We strive to provide our guests with the best possible accommodation and service, and we are confident that you will have a memorable and enjoyable visit to this beautiful city.

Hotel Cellai

In the heart of the historic centre of Florence, Hotel Cellai is surrounded by beautiful monuments, churches and magnificent buildings. All of the main sights are within easy walking distance of the hotel and the fabulous San Lorenzo Market is just a stone’s throw away. For those arriving by car, the hotel offers a car collection and delivery parking service, which costs 23 Euros per day.

Upon entering this charming hotel in Florence, you will immediately sense the intimate and welcoming atmosphere, making you instantly feel at home. Each minor detail of the interior design has been passionately chosen, mixing antiques and original artwork with unexpected contemporary twists.

Hotel Rapallo

The hotel Rapallo is a family-owned boutique hotel in the centre of Florence. The hotel has been recently renovated with a focus on details ensuring a modern, yet classic design inspired by the authentic Tuscan hospitality.

Hotel Rapallo is located very close to the historic centre of Florence. A stone’s throw from Piazza Indipendenza, the perfect starting point to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Hotel Brunelleschi

Completely renovated in 2012, the 4* Hotel Brunelleschi is a heavenly hybrid of contemporary and traditional Florentine culture. The hotel’s most iconic feature is the Tower of Pagliazza, one of the oldest buildings still existing in Florence today. The tower is located at the grand entrance and reception of the hotel and embodies the cultural soul and history of this peerless city-centre property. The Brunelleschi is truly a hidden gem amongst the famed architectural streets of Florence, guaranteeing a sublime stay and an unforgettable experience.

The hotel is desirably located at the heart of Florence city centre. It is a mere few steps from the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio.

Package Prices:

• These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
• Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
• Pricing based on current rate of exchange, subject to change.

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of Italy! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

• Stay longer! Just let us know which of the hotels you prefer and we will provide a price for additional nights.

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• Spend a night in Siena. It takes just over an hour to get to Siena from Florence by train and many of our guests like to spend a night or two experiencing the delights of this beautiful town.

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