Dear guests, this tour has been designed for those travelers who wish to spend a day off in the picturesque Tuscany countryside, visiting some award-winning vineyards and enjoying yummy wine.

You will be met by a professional English-speaking driver at the bottom of your ship with a sign bearing your name on it.
Your driver, born and residing in Tuscany, with an in-depth knowledge of the territory and all its historical, artistic, and gastronomic features, will drive you through the breathtaking countryside, Tuscan landscape, one of a kind, with its rolling green hills of meadows or vineyards, rows of cypresses trees that indicate the main road that reaches a farmhouse, so characteristic that you would recognize its rural architecture among thousands! 

The drive from Livorno to the Chianti Valley lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. It is located, between the provinces of Florence and Siena, a region that has long been considered the heart of old Tuscany and is famous throughout the world for its wines. An eventful history and winemaking tradition dating back to the 13th century have made this area the ideal place for those wishing to embark on fantastic voyages between vineyards, rolling hills, and quaint villages. If you can come back to Tuscany and would have more time available for touring, in every little town, you can bump into cellars, castles, or simple farms, whose name is located next to the famous trademark of Gallo Nero, a symbol of the Chianti of Excellence. The Valley offers fascinating landscapes: hills covered by vineyards, beautiful woods of chestnut, oak, and holm trees, and picturesque medieval villages rich in artistic works as Greve in Chianti, with its triangular square bounded by ancient palazzi, porticoes, and loggias.
Here we make a stop at the Castello di Verrazzano with several kinds of programs, to take guided tours of the historical but still working class. During the visit, strolling in the late-Renaissance gardens of the Villa, you will discover the great history of the Navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano and have the chance to see the wild boar bred in the surrounding woods. The tours they offer are generally of three types, light, medium, and complete, but a guided tasting of classic wines, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Vin Santo (Holy Wine) together with the traditional almond biscuits is always included. Many are even surprised that these wonderful Valley reserves, dominated by ancient customs, culinary specialties, and a deep love for his excellent product: Chianti wine, are experienced and appreciated far beyond national boundary lines.

Another wine-tasting stop will be made at the gate of Florence at the historical vineyard and wine store San Michele a Torri.
It is a historical Tuscan farmhouse, organic since 1993, and located in the heart of the Chianti region 15 km away from Florence. It takes its name from the village bearing the same name, San Michele a Torri, and is right on top of a hill overlooking a suggestive surrounding countryside covered by vineyards, olive groves, and woods. The uniqueness of the environment of San Michele a Torri farmhouse, and its richness in biodiversity, make this fascinating structure in the heart of Chianti a unique place where you can rediscover flavors, smells, and the authenticity of an almost forgotten lifestyle!
Then you will make your way back to the port of Livorno.