La Spezia Trip Overview
While in port in La Spezia, leave the city behind and set off into the heart of the Chianti region on this private wine-tasting shore excursion. Sit back and enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside and be enchanted by the villages of Greve in Chianti. Explore notable Chianti sites such as the Piazza Matteotti and the Basilica of Santa Croce and enjoy exquisite wine/olive oil tastings at one of the most famous Tuscan winery.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: La Spezia, Italy
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting La Spezia, Liguria, Italy
While in port in La Spezia, leave the city behind and set off into the heart of the Chianti region on this private wine-tasting shore excursion. Sit back and enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside and be enchanted by the villages of Greve in Chianti. Explore notable Chianti sites such as the Piazza Matteotti and the Basilica of Santa Croce and enjoy exquisite wine/olive oil tastings at one of the most famous Tuscan winery.
Itinerary
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Pass By: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Meet your private driver at La Spezia Port, and after a 2 hours drive, reach one of the most beautiful area of the Tuscan countryside.
Stop At: Greve in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany
Greve in Chianti, (the most famous village of the Chianti Classico countryside), and the birthplace of the famous Tuscan explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the Tuscan who discovered the New York Harbor, admire the Piazza Matteotti, a gently sloping square which is the hub of life in Greve; visit the many local shops and wine stores, including the famous butcher shop Falorni, or the Enoteca Le Cantine (one of the biggest wine shop in Tuscany)
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Chianti Road, Italy
You will drive through the most beautiful Tuscan countryside and see vineyards, olive trees, rolling hills, etc.
Stop At: Fattoria di Montecchio, Strada Montecchio, 4, San Donato in Poggio, Barberino Tavarnellle Italy
Your experience at the winery will start with an introduction about the history of the estate, followed by the visit of the old wine cellars with the explanations about the wine making process, and all the secrets to produce the Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil, famous all over the world. After the visit, take a seat and taste different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, etc.) and the olive oil, one of the most important ingredients of the italian cooking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Casa Emma, S.P. di Castellina in Chianti, 3, 50021 San Donato in Poggio, Barberino Tavarnellle Italy
As an alternative, in case Fattoria Montecchio is not available for your date, the visit followed by the wine tasting will be made at Casa Emma, another hill top winery located in the same area (the earth of the Chianti Classico countryside).
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: San Donato in Poggio, San Donato in Poggio, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Barberino Tavarnellle, Tuscany
For food lovers, just 5 minutes away from the wineries, there is a family owned restaurant called La Locanda di Pietracupa, where you can taste one of the best and most genuine food of Tuscany, paired with a great selection of local wines. This is just an option in case you like to have a lunch at a restaurant; obviously being lunch at your own expenses, you are free to decide where to go, or skip the restaurant and eat something faster on the way.
Pass By: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
At the end of your experience, with a relaxing drive you will reach your ship at La Spezia Port
