Brolio Castle

Immerse yourself in picturesque Tuscan scenery on a sightseeing day trip from Siena to the region of Chianti. Visit Castellina in Chianti before partaking in a wine tasting experience at a wine estate.   Board a spacious and climate controlled van in a centrally-located meeting point in Siena. Admire the Italian countryside on the ride as you pass through pristine landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries. Discover a harmony of colors that can only be found in the hills of this region. Delight your senses as you dive into the sounds, scents, and flavors of this land will capture your senses through this unique experience.  Visit ancient churches, medieval castles, and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time. Continues to a charming wine estate.  Indulge in a wine tasting paired with typical Tuscan food. View the beautiful ruby-red color and the characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special to Chianti wine. Savor this blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Later, move on to another winery in the middle of the Chianti Classico area. The tour will end with a return to Siena.

Explore the Chianti region and its famous wine on this day tour from Siena. Join your local tour guide on a scenic drive through the Chianti landscape and get an up-close look at the picturesque vineyards. Learn about the history of these lands contested between the Republics of Siena and Florence and marvel at the castles and fortifications. After departing Siena, take in the olive groves and vineyards in the clearings of the forest, the farmhouses dotting the landscape, and visit a couple of hilltop towns to walk the cobblestone streets and browse the shops of local crafts and products. Visit a Chianti winery to learn about the local Chianti wine and how Baron Bettino Ricasoli invented the formula behind this world-renowned wine, known for its distinctive taste and easy drinkability. Tour the cellars and taste the wine with its producer to hear the passion behind the process from vine to bottle. Sit down for a traditional Tuscan lunch with wine. In the afternoon, visit another wine estate to meet the local producer, tour the old cellars and learn about the traditions of the Chianti folk while savoring great Chianti Classico and other local red wines.

Immerse yourself in the picturesque Tuscan scenery on a sightseeing trip to the beautiful region of Chianti. Visit Castellina in Chianti before enjoying a wine tasting at a winery in the area. The beautiful ruby-red color and the characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special features that reveal the identity of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti. This wine results from the wise blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. On this trip, discover the breathtaking, uncontaminated landscapes that have been cradling the Chianti vineyards for centuries, presenting you with a harmony of colors that can only be found in the hills of this region. The sounds, scents, and flavors of this land will capture your senses through a unique experience. Visit ancient churches, medieval castles, and small villages where the rhythm of life remains unaltered over time. Later, move on to a winery in the middle of the Chianti Classico area, where you’ll have a wine tasting alongside an extra virgin olive oil tasting. The tour will end with a return to San Gimignano.

Embark on an unforgettable Chianti adventure with a private tour from our office, where you will be greeted by your experienced local guide and driver in an exclusive vehicle. Your journey begins at Tenuta Le Lame, a historic family-run winery nestled in the lush Chianti hills. Then, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at "La Cantinetta di Rignana", a pretty restaurant nestled in the Tuscan hills of Greve in Chianti. Here, you can sample local specialties such as cold cuts, cheeses, Tuscan croutons, extra virgin olive oil and homemade pasta or meat dishes, all paired with fantastic regional wines. The last stop on the tour is the Castello di Brolio, where you will take a private tour of the castle and its vineyards, steeped in history as the Baron Ricasoli family has been producing exceptional wines since the 12th century. At the end of the visit you can taste fantastic wines in the exclusive wine shop located at the foot of the castle.