Leonardo village, wine & gelato
Wine & Food ToursTHE GENIOUS AND HIS TERRITORY
Visiting Tuscany means getting in contact with one of the most famous geniuses of all times: Leonardo da Vinci. Vinci, the birthplace of this maestro, is a picturesque medieval gem surrounded by olive groves and guarded by a sturdy fortress. Our private tour takes you to one of the best wineries near Vinci for an excellent lunch paired with an exquisite wine tasting experience.
In the afternoon we will move to the historical center of Vinci for a short visit. Experience the essence of Tuscany, where art, history, and the pleasures of the palate converge for an unforgettable day!
A magnificent Medicean villa and its historical cellar with wine tasting
The tour starts at a spectacular 16th century Medicean villa, located just 20 minutes from the town, where a renowned winery has its premises. It is a charming historical chalet that the Medici family from Florence used as a hunting mansion. Nowadays the property is a charming location for wedding ceremonies and wine events. The basement of the villa hosts a fascinating historical cellar which was wisely restored and turned into a sort of museum of old winemaking techniques and instruments. Your tour leader and a local guide will show you the fascinating production rooms in a particularly relaxing atmosphere.
At the end of the visit, you sit in a very elegant tasting room where a delicious full lunch is served paired with a tasting of 4 different wines.
The town of Vinci
After lunch, you’ll venture into the medieval town of Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo, the world-famous genius. Highlights of the visit include a reproduction of the renowned “Uomo Vitruviano”, also the baptismal font where Leonardo was baptized, and a charming square dedicated to the genius. Conclude your exploration with a guided tasting of traditional and artisanal gelato at a local gelato workshop.
Additional option: If you wish, you can add the visit Leonardo museum, independently, please note that this is an extra cost to be paid on-site. (€ 10-15 per person). No guided tour in the museum.
What you taste
This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this tour. Please, note that the specialties of the tasting session and/or lunch may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the tour.
In our tour we like showing you places off the beaten track and introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters.
You will have one of our guides with your party during the whole tour. Please, see below all the guides who can be with you.
During this experience you can also meet some of the Tuscan friends involved in the events. Please, see below which friends you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates in the table below.
leonardo village, wine & gelato– RATES 2024 – |
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 440 |
| 3 persons | € 530 |
| 4 persons | € 620 |
| 5 persons | € 710 |
| 6 persons | € 800 |
| 7 persons | € 890 |
| 8 persons | € 980 |
| 9 persons | € 1070 |
| Extra Adult | € 90 |
| Extra Teenager (12-17 yrs) | € 80 |
| Extra Child (4-11 yrs) | € 60 |
Additional option: If you wish, you can add the visit Leonardo museum, independently, please note that this is an extra cost to be paid on-site. (€ 10-15 per person). No guided tour in the museum.
Rates include
- A tour leader for the whole tour
- A guided visit to the winery
- Wine tasting and lunch
- Walk in Vinci
- Gelato tasting
- Tax
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Entrance to the Leonardo museum (not guided tour): 10/15 euro per person
- Tips to the staff. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated.
Transportation is not included in the rates above. For more info on transportation, please see the box “Transportation options”.
This is a message from Roxanne who enjoyed a tour throughout Tuscany with Massimo
Good afternoon
We booked 2 days of tours with you last November and I’m not sure if I ever let you know how much we enjoyed the tours-especially Mossimo’s company. We did a day trip to the chocolate making in San Miniato and then Vinci. The next day we toured Pisa and Lucca. The kids really enjoyed the chocolate making. I have pictures I can send if you are interested in seeing them. Thanks again and any time I hear of someone traveling your way, I recommend your company.
Roxanne
This is a message of a family from the UK who experienced our winery and Vinci tour during their visit to Tuscany:
Dear Arianna and Carine
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed your tour to Vinci and the Wine farm and the cooking at Licia\’s. You have both been so helpful and kind, and knowledgable about your subjects.
Ann, Bill, Tom and Toby
This tour takes place in the rural area of Vinci, among, Lucca, Florence and Pisa.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the tour guide meets you at a meeting point near Vinci.
DURATION:
This program takes 5 hours. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all the year through, from Monday through Friday
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Russian or Italian with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
CLOTHING:
No particular clothing required.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The foods served during this tour might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our personnel during the enquiry process.
TRANSPORTATION:
This program and its rates do not include transportation and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the Tuscan countryside, in areas off the beaten track that cannot be reached by public transport. We highly recommend renting a car or a scooter in order to reach them. As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
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