Tucked into a valley just northwest of Florence lies the untouched Carmignano region. Frequented by the Medici family since Renaissance times, the area is known for its wine production and its untouched beauty. During this half-day Carmignano tour led by a local expert, we will have the opportunity to experience the fruits of the region—most notably, its wine, olive oil, and cheese production—as well as revel in its striking natural beauty. 

After a quick drive from your Florence hotel, we will arrive in the center of Carmignano. We will begin with a visit in the charming city center, where we will begin with Pontormo, who was a 16th-century Mannerist painter from the Florentine school. The San Michele and San Francesco church houses one of Pontormo's greatest works, Visitation. We may take a stroll to La Rocca di Carmignano, where you can enjoy the amazing view of the Tuscan countryside, the rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves.

We will then head to a private estate, located in the heart of the surrounding countryside, surveying the grounds where the local wine grapes are grown and the ancient cellars where the wine is stored. After a guided tour of the ancient cellars and gardens, you will taste several wines of small production, along with extra virgin olive oil, Tuscan cheeses, and cold cuts. You will have the possibility to try Tuscany's historical dessert wine, the Vin Santo. If we are lucky enough to visit during the season (around November), we may also get to witness the process of olive oil production and visit the estate's frantoio, the traditional press used for making olive oil.

Looking for another Tuscan excursion? See our Siena Tour or Val D'Orcia Tour, which also includes tastings.

This sensorial excursion into a corner of Tuscany rarely frequented will give us an undiluted experience with its landscape, people and products. At the conclusion of the tour, our expert will accompany us back to your hotel or flat in Florence.

NOTE: This tour includes a car service that will pick you up at your accommodation.  Please tell us your hotel or apartment address in the 'additional details' box when adding the tour to your shopping cart. The price of this excursion includes the round-trip car transportation and wine tastings at the estate.