You will follow the echoes of Florentine life as it was in the Renaissance and the days of the Medici dukes, pausing to see famous and obscure landmarks that will unveil this fascinating heritage.
You'll also learn about Tuscany's incredible winemaking legacy, famous throughout the world. Your first stop on this wonderful wine tour in Florence will be in an enoteca, or wine bar, for a tasting of two fine white wines from the outlying countryside, and to enjoy delicious local snacks. As your knowledgeable guide leads you through your tasting, you'll talk about how wine is made in Tuscany, and learn more about the region's traditions, its most esteemed wines, and leading producers and winemakers.
As you walk to your next tasting in the historic city center of Florence, you'll discover the grand palazzos of the city's historic winemaking families, as well as tiny side-alley wine shops to fully understand the city's colorful wine history. At another lovely, unpretentious enoteca, you will enjoy a guided tasting of two fine Tuscan red wines with a light snack of local specialties.
Highlights:
