Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Chianti tour - offer including free Florence walking tour

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Firenze, Italia

Il programma nel dettaglio

This tour includes a free Florence Walking Tour:


Have you ever wondered why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance? An excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city's Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the amazing Brunelleschi's Dome which overlooks the Baptistery's golden “Gates of Paradise”. Allow yourself a close encounter with this fascinating city, understanding and appreciating the background and context, its importance in history, thanks to the professionalism of our expert guides.


Portofino e San Fruttuoso tour:
The splendid bay of Portofino is like a jewel set in the lush greenery of the Promontory. With its tall, colourful houses huddled in a semicircle around the Piazzetta, or town square, Portofino, once a typical Ligurian fishing village, is now one of the world’s most acclaimed resorts.


Upon arrival you will be offered a tasty appetizer in the small square overlooking the little port.


A visit to the Church of San Giorgio or Brown Castle, a stroll down to the lighthouse or a hike along any of the numerous pathways over the mountain down to the village of San Fruttuoso offer delightful sensations, enhanced by the views of spectacular nature drenched in Mediterranean sunshine.


Subsequently the boat arrives in San Fruttuoso, a small fishing village located in a splendid bay at the foot of Mount Portofino, reachable only by sea or on foot, following the trails of Portofino Park. The extraordinary spot is dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte. This splendid monument, now part of the heritage of FAI - the Italian Environment Found - has extremely old origins, dating back to the 8th century. Around the abbey develop a small beach, a church, the tower of the Doria and a few fishermen's cottages that are reflected in emerald blue sea, on a dark green background of pine trees. Here we have free time for a nice relaxing bath in the limpid and crystalline water or sunbathing on the beach.


An underwater statue of Christ, known as the Christ of the Depths, protector of divers, stands at the bottom of the Bay.Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined. During the tour you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti.

Chianti Half Day Afternoon Tour:

Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined. During the tour you will see the characteristic fortress of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti.


In Monteriggioni you will find some shops specialiSed in typical Tuscan products, as well as elegant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee or a gelato. The tour continues with a visit to a charming wine estate where you will take part in a guided tour of the wine cellars in order to gain insight into the various stages of wine production and in a tasting of the various wines that the winery produces, paired with samples of sliced cold meats, bruschetta and salami. Subsequently, the tour includes a second tasting of olive oil and wine in another typical cellar.



Meeting/pick-up point:Portofino and San Fruttuoso Tour / Chianti Half Day Afternoon Tour: Piazza della Stazione, 1 outside Santa Maria Novella train station, under the black clock on the top of the main building. Walking Tour: Via Camillo Benso Cavour, 21/r.

Duration:Portofino - 12hours. Chianti – 5 hours. Walking tour 1.5 hours. Ticket valid for three days; tours must be taken on separate days.