At Greve in Chianti, the principal town of the Chianti, you'll have some free time to explore this friendly market town (Market Day is Saturday) with the opportunity to do an optional wine tasting or olive oil tasting while in the town.

Before lunch, you will visit a local vineyard to learn more about the wine-making in the Chianti and to enjoy your first wine tasting of the day. You'll enjoy an optional lunch at a delightful Trattoria (not included) with undisturbed panoramic views and delicious regional cuisine.

In the afternoon, continue your tour of the Chianti visiting Medieval hill towns and their fortresses that once formed the league of Chianti in the 13th-century where you'll enjoy more incredible views of the countryside.

Florence Cheese and Wine Tasting

Gourmands and wine connoisseurs alike, lap up an afternoon in Florence tasting an assortment of cheeses and Tuscan favorites on this exclusive adults-only, food-lovers tour.

Set in a Florentine wine bar, this small group (maximum 12 people) offers the ideal opportunity to taste locally sourced cheeses accompanied by the many flavors of figs, truffle honey and aromatic strawberry vinegar.

With your distinguished sommelier to guide you, you'll match four traditional Tuscan wines with a luscious spread of locally sourced produce.

A sample tasting may include:

1 glass of white wine Vernaccia di San Gimignano accompanied by Brie and Acacia's honey
1 glass of red wine Chianti colli Senesi DOCG accompanied by Pecorino di Fossa Cheese and strawberry aromatic vinegar
1 glass of red wine Brunello di Montalcino Tiezzi accompanied by Pecorino Cheese and figs
1 glass of red wine SuperTuscan Noir accompanied by fruits of the forest and goat cheese

Vespa Small Group Day Trip to the Chianti Wine Region

Take a tour of the Chianti region with a difference - by vespa. It's a fabulous way to see the Chianti region of Tuscany with beautiful vineyards and rolling hills. Chianti by Vespa gives you access to country roads so you'll discover more corners of this world-famous wine producing region of Italy.

Ride through the hillside of Tuscany on a Vespa scooter and soak up the sights, smells and sounds.

You will be picked up in Florence in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and transferred to the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Each tour begins with a 30 minute "orientation session" so you can practice on the Vespa until you feel comfortable and ready to go out and conquer the famous Chianti wine region in Tuscany on your own. Vespas are limited to maximum 8 on this small group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Ride along quiet and scenic country roads offering splendid views of the rolling hillside and visiting different small medieval villages in the heart of Tuscany. Next, you will stop for lunch at a castle to taste Tuscan specialties with a little tasting of some of the most famous Chianti wines and olive oils, locally produced.

Return to Florence approximately 4:30 pm. Vespas are appropriate for anyone aged 18 and older. You must present a valid drivers license. Note, you do not need a motorcycle license. Children 12-18 years can join the tour as a passenger.

Chianti Region Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip from Florence

Combine wine-tasting and a country drive through magnificent Tuscan landscapes on an afternoon excursion to Chianti.

This popular Tuscan region is universally acclaimed for its classic wines and natural beauty.

You'll discover a magical world of woods alternating with vines and olive trees, Romanesque churches, medieval farmhouses, Renaissance villas and castles.

A highlight of the tour is your visit to an ancient Tuscan town and one of Chianti's most renowned wine-growing estates. Here, you'll receive insights into the local wine-growing traditions and sample three prestigious wines: Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserve and Vin Santo dessert wine. The wines are accompanied by local traditional snacks.

The wine tasting includes three glasses of wine including Classic Chianti, Chianti Reserve and Vin Santo. You'll also taste some Italian snacks such as mixed Crostini with Pecorino cheese, Cantucci di Prato (anise-flavored almond biscotti) and children are served snack with fruit juice.

The wine-tasting tours are carried out in different areas of the Chianti region, and the trip from Florence to Chianti is approximately 40 minutes each way.

Chianti Region Wine-Tasting and Dinner Half-Day Trip from Florence

Wine-tasting, scenic drives through magnificent Tuscan landscapes and a traditional dinner in Chanti, is there a better way to spend the afternoon in Tuscany?

The Tuscan region of Chianti is universally acclaimed for its classic wines and natural beauty. You'll discover a magical world of woods alternating with vines and olive trees, Romanesque churches, medieval farmhouses, Renaissance villas and castles.

On your afternoon tour you'll visit an ancient Tuscan town and one of Chianti's most renowned castle-farm wine-growing estates. Here, you'll receive insights into the local wine-growing traditions and sample three prestigious wines. Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserve and Vin Santo dessert wine. The wines are accompanied by local traditional snacks.

You will end the day with a traditional Tuscan dinner (accompanied by excellent Chianti wine) in the magical atmosphere of an old village among the Tuscan hills. Dinner will be held in the open (weather permitting), so please wear suitable clothing.

The tours are carried out in different areas of the Chianti region, and the trip from Florence to Chianti is approximately 40 minutes each way.

Frascati Wine Tasting Tour from Rome

Taste the nectar of the gods on a wine-tasting afternoon tour from Rome to beautiful Frascati. On the only wine-tasting tour from Rome available, you'll visit one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards in the Frascati region.

You'll also enjoy a scenic drive through the famed Castelli Romani region surrounding Rome.

On this afternoon tour from Rome you'll visit a tranquil hillside villa encircled by vineyards and olive groves in the Frascati countryside.

Your expert guide will tell you about the local wine-producing methods, from antiquity to modern day techniques. You'll learn that Imperial Rome was the cradle of wine culture, where wine drinking was transformed from a status symbol of the elite to a pleasure enjoyed by all.

This enticing voyage of the senses concludes with a guided tasting of a special selection of wines and freshly pressed olive oils at the famous Pallavicini estate, owned by one of Italy's oldest and most distinguished noble families. Tastings are led by a professional sommelier.

Italian Gastronomy and Wine Small Group Day Trip from Venice

If you love Italian food and wine, you will love this tour! You'll cross the picturesque countryside of the Vent Orientale to reach the vineyards of the Veneto and Friuli, and enjoy lunch and wine tastings. Traveling by minivan holding only eight passengers ensures you'll enjoy the benefits of a small group tour.

You will head into the hills of Corno di Rosazzo and Cividale to visit a top wine-maker/oenologist and his vineyard. Wine tastings include great whites and full-bodied reds: Cabernet, Merlot, Refosco, Friulano and Tocai.

Your tasty lunch is served in a tiny trattoria near the Slovenian border, featuring home-made seasonal specialties, Schioppettino wine and, of course, grappa (the local firewater).

In the afternoon, you'll travel to the picturesque medieval town of Cividale del Friuli, founded by Julius Caesar in 50 B.C. Journey across the Devils Bridge for a spectacular panorama over the Natisone River, then enjoy a short walk around the historic center before driving back to Venice.

Italian Wine Tasting in Milan

Whether you are a wine novice or a wine lover, where better to become a connoisseur of Italian wines than Milan, the home of world-famous Lombardy wine.

You'll learn all about Italian wines in your Milan wine tasting class, presented by a professional sommelier.

The informative and fun class is led by a professional sommelier, who will share the history of local wines, the grape varieties, the fermentation and the production processes.

The tour includes a tasting of four different wines accompanied by cheese and cold meats.

Lombardy is one of Italy's most famous and historic wine districts, home to such legendary wines as sparkling Franciacorta, red Sforzato di Valtellinese and sweet Moscato di Scanzo.

Enjoy a vibrant introduction to the famous wines of Lombardy in the region's capital, Milan.

Lison-Pramaggiore Wine Region Half-Day Tour by Minivan

Discover the famous wines of the Veneto on an informative and appetizing half-day excursion by minivan. Traveling by minivan ensures you'll enjoy the benefits of a small group tour.

The Lison-Pramaggiore DOC wine area is set in the easternmost part of the Veneto, only a short distance from Venice. Vines have been grown here for at least 3,000 years, and perhaps even back to prehistoric times.

On this relaxing morning tour you will visit one of the local family-run vineyards in this rich agricultural area, and see how they these superlative wines are produced today.

A variety of wines are produced, including Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon.

Together with a wine tasting you will enjoy homemade appetizers from the family-run 'cantina', and of course there is the opportunity to stock up on a bottle or two of vino italiano.

Private Tour: Piedmont Wine Tasting of the Barolo Region

Among wine cellars and famous vineyards of Langhe and Roero, come and taste the most famous Piedmontese wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis.

Specially selected wine producers will enable you to taste flavors and specialties of the Piedmontese tradition. Choose between a half day or a full day tour:

Half Day Wine Tour (5 hours)

Visit the Wine bank in Pollenzo, tasting a glass of wine
Guided tour of Alba, the town of the white truffle, tasting Piedmontese specialties at Tartufi and Co
Visit and wine tasting at Cordero di Montezemolo winery in La Morra.

Full Day Wine Tour (9 hours)

Visit the Wine bank in Pollenzo, tasting a glass of wine
Guided tour of Alba, the town of the white truffle, tasting Piedmontese specialties at Tartufi and Co
Lunch at La Morra, restaurant Belvedere (gourmet lunch with appetizer in the prestigious restaurant's cellar)
Visit and tasting at Torronificio Martino in Sinio
Visit and wine tasting at Cordero di Montezemolo winery in La Morra