Wine and Food Tour in the Lucca Countryside in small group

Highlights

Depart from central Lucca, either your hotel or the train station, and head for the Medieval village of Montecarlo. Enjoy the views overlooking the countryside around Lucca, including the Val di Nievole. Visit a winery to taste both red and white wines, made from Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano grapes respectively. Admire the scenery surrounding you, with vineyards and pretty villages. Meet the owner or a knowledgeable guide to learn about life in the village, including the food products that are made locally. Then, indulge in a tasting of several of those products paired with wines. Samples local cheese, cured meats, bread, extra virgin olive oil, jams, and more. There are non-meat items available for vegetarian guests, and options for children as well.

Summary

Depart from central Lucca, either your hotel or the train station, and head for the Medieval village of Montecarlo. Enjoy the views overlooking the countryside around Lucca, including the Val di Nievole. Visit a winery to taste both red and white wines, made from Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano grapes respectively. Admire the scenery surrounding you, with vineyards and pretty villages. Meet the owner or a knowledgeable guide to learn about life in the village, including the food products that are made locally. Then, indulge in a tasting of several of those products paired with wines. Samples local cheese, cured meats, bread, extra virgin olive oil, jams, and more. There are non-meat items available for vegetarian guests, and options for children as well.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Your tour will start by visiting a typical medieval village placed on the hill that overlooks Lucca's plain. The, in the winery, the owner or a qualified guide, will guide you inside the winery. During your visit, you will learn about the olive, food and wine that is produced here.

What’s included?

Driver/guide
Tour leader
Food tasting
Wine tasting
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

BellaItalia Tour

About operator:

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Travel by minivan through a serene landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping at both a big-name winery and an organic family-run estate. Sample red, white and sweet wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.