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Florence
Tuscany Cheese, Olive Oil & San Gimignano Day Trip
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Overview
Tuscany Olive Oil and Cheese Tour with San Gimignano Visit invites everyone to experience the best of Tuscany! This tour is a tasty trip through the beautiful countryside, perfect for people who love food and pretty towns.
What to Expect: Start at a family-run farmhouse, Poggio di Camporbiano Organic Farm. Here, you'll learn how cheese is made and taste yummy cheeses made from cow and goat's milk. Next, walk around San Gimignano, a town known for its tall towers and old-time charm. Visitors can choose to see Certaldo which is equally enchanting! Finally, the tour will stop at Nencioni, a family-run olive oil mill, where you'll discover how olive oil is made and enjoy a light lunch with olive oil tasting.
This tour includes private transportation, an English/Italian/Spanish-speaking guide, visits to the cheese farmhouse and olive oil mill, a guided visit to San Gimignano or Certaldo, a typical Tuscan lunch with wine, and cheese and olive oil tastings. It does not include pick-up outside of Florence city center. With its blend of food, culture, and beautiful scenery, this tour offers a memorable taste of Tuscany. 
Highlights
Taste delicious Tuscan cheeses: Visit a family-run farmhouse and discover how cheese is made, then enjoy a tasting.
Explore a medieval town: Stroll through the charming streets of San Gimignano, known for its towers.
Learn about olive oil: Visit an olive oil mill and see how olive oil is made, followed by a tasting.
Enjoy a Tuscan lunch: Have a light lunch with local wine and olive oil at the olive oil mill.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally had a fantastic experience, praising the delicious food, beautiful locations, and informative guides. While some desired more free time, the tour is highly recommended for a taste of Tuscany.
Customers loved the cheese and olive oil tastings, especially the high-quality products.
Many enjoyed the guide's knowledge and friendliness.
Visitors really appreciated the visit to the farmhouse and olive mill.
The light lunch with wine pairing was a highlight for many.
Some customers wanted more free time in San Gimignano.
A few mentioned that the olive oil presentation felt a bit rushed.
The Journey
Poggio di Camporbiano Organic Farm
Discover the authentic flavors of Tuscany at Poggio di Camporbiano, an organic farm established in 1988. Delve into the world of biodynamic agriculture, a holistic approach that treats the farm as a living organism. Explore the cowshed and goat sheepfold before indulging in a delectable tasting of the farm's healthy, handcrafted cheeses. This visit offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and savor the fruits of sustainable farming practices.
San Gimignano
Step back in time in San Gimignano, the 'Medieval Manhattan,' famed for its remarkably preserved medieval towers. Wander through its enchanting narrow streets, discover artisan shops, and marvel at the iconic skyline. Don't miss the chance to taste award-winning gelato at Dondoli, a celebrated gelateria using fresh milk from local farms. San Gimignano offers a captivating blend of history, art, and culinary delights, making it an unmissable Tuscan gem. For a less crowded experience, consider a visit to Certaldo, another beautiful medieval village.
Nencioni Olive Oil Mill
Uncover the secrets of Tuscan olive oil production at the family-run Nencioni Olive Oil Mill, near Gambassi Terme. Learn about the process of crafting high-quality, flavorful olive oil, explore the olive groves, and, upon request, enjoy a scenic walk among the trees. Participate in an informative and enjoyable olive oil tasting, accompanied by a light lunch. This immersive experience offers a unique insight into the region's agricultural traditions and the art of olive oil making.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes private transportation and a knowledgeable guide who speaks English, Italian, and Spanish. It features visits to a family-run cheese farmhouse and olive oil mill, plus a guided visit to either San Gimignano or Certaldo. A typical Tuscan light lunch with wine and olive oil tasting is included. Pick-up outside of Florence city center is not included.
Hot Tip
Customers suggest wearing comfortable shoes for walking around San Gimignano and the farms. Also, bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery!
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