Fabulous Experiences Not To Miss In Chianti

If you’re planning to make all your holiday dreams come true with a trip to Tuscany, alongwith visiting the attractions of places like Florence, Siena and Pisa, one of the highlights willundoubtedly be exploring the renowned region of Chianti. This area is known the world overfor its fabulous produce, delicious locally produced wines and, of course, its spectacularrolling landscape.

Don’t Miss These Experiences

There’s not much chance of being bored while you’re here – in fact, you’ll have some prettyhard decisions to make in order to fit it all in. It’s enough to make your head spin, but when itcomes to things to do in Chianti there are definitely some that you can’t leave off the list ofmust-dos.

Visit a Local Winery

It has to be said: if you don’t visit a local winery for a tour and tastings you’ll be missing outon an iconic experience. This is a region that’s famous for its production of wines, sonaturally you’ll have plenty of choice – but if you want to get a really good overview, it’s a good idea to visit a smaller, more intimate vineyard as well as a big name one. You’ll be given a tour of the production site as well as tips and tastings and, no matter what level your wine knowledge, you’ll leave knowing more.

Try the Local Produce

Ah, the food of Tuscany. Everything that can be said has been said a million times before,but there’s something just so special about eating the freshest of fresh produce served up inthe inimitable traditional Tuscan style. While the best advice is to just try everything,particular specialities to look out for include salumi (cured meats), breads, cheeses, oliveoils, honey, gelato, pizzas, risotto and every variety of pasta you can get your hands on! Thekey words that define Tuscan cuisine are simplicity, quality and freshness, and finding outjust how delicious it can be is one of the very best things to do in Chianti.

Explore Greve

Greve is a fantastic little medieval town about 30 kilometres south of Florence and spendingsome time there is a wonderful thing to do in Chianti. It has a lovely traditional ambience andit’s a joy to simply wander around its charming streets, lined with tiny shops and restaurants,or stop off to sit in the sun and enjoy a coffee or wine in the main piazza. There are alsoseveral notable churches and museums (including the very interesting Wine Museum) but,really, it’s just about soaking up the atmosphere.

Do a Food and Wine Safari

Unfortunately, the majority of people who visit Tuscany don’t have all the time in the world,so it can be a challenge to make the most of what you do have. If you want to make sure youcover as much as you possibly can, the best way to do it is take a Chianti Food and WineSafari with a reputable local operator out of Florence.

By joining a small group tour, the details are taken care of so all you need to do is to sitback, relax and enjoy the very best things to do in Chianti. As well as being driven throughthe countryside in comfort, the benefit of having a professional guide will ensure you’re ableto make the most of the history, culture, food and wine of this fantastic area.

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Mauro Bramante is the Director of WalkAbout Florence, an independent business offeringunforgettable tours and excursions around Italy including the best things to do in Chianti. Whether you want to ride a Vintage Vespa, try the famous Chianti wine or getcooking with fresh local ingredients, Mauro's company promises excitement, adventure andabove all, fun. If you're keen to experience the magic of Italy with the help of somepassionate and knowledgeable tour guides, look no further than WalkAbout Florence foryour next getaway.