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Chianti by Vespa from Florence, with a Winery Lunch
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FlorenceThe first Vespa tour in Italy, and the reason to take it over a coach is obvious the moment the group turns off the main road: back lanes in Chianti are made for a two-wheeler and hostile to anything larger. A minivan carries the group out of Florence, thirty-five minutes to Impruneta, a town that has made terracotta for centuries. Safety briefing, then you take the wheel. The route runs south to Strada in Chianti, in the middle of the Chianti Classico zone, and on to Chiocchio, a hamlet among vineyards and olive groves, with a support vehicle following the whole way. You choose the machine when you book: an original Piaggio Vespa on your own, a Vespa with a passenger, a lighter Piaggio Zip scooter, or a Fiat Topolino electric car if you would rather not ride at all. There is no air conditioning in the Topolino, only two fans and the open sides. Lunch or dinner is at a historic estate back in the Impruneta countryside: a Chianti tasting, the estate's own olive oil, and a three-course meal that follows the season. Six and a half hours in all, in English, with the minivan back to Florence at the end. The practical part. You need a valid driving licence, not a motorcycle one, and to be eighteen to drive or thirteen to ride pillion. A credit card is required: either €20 for vehicle damage cover or a €500 deposit, and no cash. Total load on a Vespa cannot exceed 170 kg including bags. No previous experience is required, but the operator can move anyone into the support vehicle at any point if they judge it unsafe, without a refund. It runs rain or shine. If it rains the tour continues in the minivan, and no refund is given for a ride shortened or cancelled by weather. Be at the meeting point fifteen minutes early to see what the day is doing. Vegetarian and vegan menus with 48 hours' notice.
What's included
- Scenic route through vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages and Tuscan hills
- Chianti winery visit with wine tasting and olive oil tasting
- Original Piaggio Vespa, Piaggio Zip scooter or Fiat Topolino e-car, according to selected option
- Roundtrip transportation from Florence to the Tuscany departure point
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- Enjoy a 3-course Italian meal with appetizer, first course and dessert, featuring seasonal dishes that vary according to fresh local ingredients.
- Professional tour escort for the guided Chianti countryside route
- Tuscany Vespa tour from Florence through the Chianti countryside
Itinerary
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Via dei Vagellai, 22, Firenze
Via dei Vagellai 22 red, on the corner of Piazza Mentana, across from the Arno. Be there fifteen minutes before departure.
Florence
Meet at Via dei Vagellai 22r at least fifteen minutes before departure, then thirty-five minutes by minivan into the Chianti countryside, with the guide covering the area's history, its landscape and its wine on the way.
Impruneta
Impruneta, just outside Florence, known for its terracotta. Safety briefing and orientation here, then the first ride out through the country roads, olive groves and hills.
Strada in Chianti
Strada in Chianti, in the middle of the Chianti Classico zone: vineyards, cypress-lined roads and a quiet village square.
Continue your Tuscany Vespa
On to Chiocchio, a hamlet in the hills with vineyards and olive groves round it, and roads with nothing on them.
Impruneta
Back in the Impruneta countryside for lunch or dinner at a historic estate: Chianti and the estate's own extra virgin olive oil tasted, with traditional Tuscan dishes, among the vines and the olive trees.
Florence
Back to Florence by minivan, through the Chianti countryside one more time.
Via dei Vagellai, 22, Firenze
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing
- Minimum age is 18 years
- If you want to book multiple vespas (each for sole use with just one rider), please put through single bookings
- A valid driving license is required (although you do not need a motorcycle license), make sure you have it with you on the tour, and you must be at least 18 years of age to drive, at least 13 years to be a passenger
- Previous experience is not required but advantageous and highly advised. The tour operator reserves the right of final judgement in client participation of actual scooter driving or in client being a passenger, or to discontinue scooter use at any point of the tour. Any participant unable to drive scooters safely may ride double with a partner, or on the guide’s scooter if available or continue the tour on board one of our support vehicles (the Tuscany Tuk Tuk or the minivan, depending which is available) if unable to be a safe passenger as well. No refund will be granted in this case. Our first and foremost concern is everyone's safety
- The Single Vespa and Double Vespa tour options entitle clients to ride the original Piaggio Vespas, but Piaggio Zip scooters (which are lighter and easier to ride) are also available
- A THIRD-PARTY insurance for CIVIL LIABILITY is INCLUDED in the price of the tour. As for any vehicle rental, please note that clients will be given two options to choose from, to cover vehicle damages (either one of these two IS MANDATORY in order to rent the Vespa): subscribe an additional insurance (€20,00 per vehicle, not refundable) or sign for a guarantee deposit of €500,00 on their credit card. NO CASH PAYMENT, ONLY CREDIT CARDS.
- Travelers are required to have a credit card.
- The maximum load the Vespa can tolerate is 170 kg / 374 lbs (whether one or two people, bags included). At check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour if these requirements are not met. No refund will be due
- This tour option entitles client to ride the iconic original PIAGGIO VESPA or Electric VESPA, but PIAGGIO ZIP scooters (which are smaller) are also available (SMART OPTION)
- For the double Vespa two persons are required (1 driver & 1 passenger)
- RAIN POLICY: The tour runs rain or shine (but please see below). The tour departure will never be cancelled due to rain. We will do our best to proceed with the tour, avoiding the rain and thus possibly carrying out the tour with our minivan until and if the rain should stop and street conditions will guarantee a safe ride. If it does not stop raining, the entire tour will be conducted in the safety and comfort of the minivan. Guest options on rainy days: 1) Proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather – PARTIAL RIDE or NO RIDE due to heavy RAIN Customers can decide to proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather with the understanding that if scooters are not ridden at all due to rain, or if the Vespa tour is dramatically abbreviated due to rain, customers will NOT be granted any refund or discount. We will do our best to get you on a scooter, weather permitting. Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority, and proper rain gear is mandatory for guests choosing to "ride in the rain". We ask clients to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure, to check the weather conditions and choose accordingly. No-shows will not be refunded.
- To preserve the authentic open-air feel of your eco-friendly ride, our Topolino e-cars do not have traditional air conditioning. Two small fans are provided in each car to keep you comfortable while you enjoy the Tuscan breeze. Operative also in spring and autumn, our vehicles ensure the comfort of always traveling warm and dry, so you can fully enjoy the ride in every season.
- Vegetarian or Vegan Options available upon request. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements are kindly requested to notify the company at least 48 hours prior to departure to allow the necessary arrangements to be made.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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