Bolgheri and Casale marittimo wine tour

Escape the crowds. Discover the Tuscany that most visitors never find.

While the popular Chianti routes fill with tourist buses, a far more rewarding Tuscany awaits along the sun-drenched Etruscan Coast — where medieval hilltop villages stand silent above the sea and some of Italy's most celebrated wines are born.

This private full-day tour takes you from Florence deep into the heart of the Bolgheri wine region, birthplace of the legendary Super Tuscans — the bold, boundary-breaking wines that changed the world of Italian viticulture forever. Names like Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Masseto were born on these very hills, and today the region continues to produce some of the most sought-after bottles in the world.

Your Day Includes:

Your private driver will collect you directly from your hotel in Florence, so your day begins in comfort from the very first moment. No transfers, no shared shuttles, no waiting.

Your morning begins at a carefully selected local winery for a guided wine tasting, where you will learn the story of how the Super Tuscan revolution began and discover the distinctive character of Bolgheri's wines firsthand — deep, complex, and utterly unique to this coastal terroir.

From the winery, you head into the village of Bolgheri itself — a perfectly preserved medieval borgo framed by its iconic cypress-lined avenue, immortalised in poetry and unspoiled by mass tourism. Stroll through the ancient stone archway and explore its intimate streets before sitting down to lunch at a local trattoria — the kind of honest, welcoming place where Tuscan families have been eating for generations. Seasonal ingredients, unfussy cooking, and the genuine warmth of the Italian table.

The afternoon brings you to Casale Marittimo, a breathtaking hilltop village perched above the coastal plain, with sweeping views stretching toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. One of the hidden gems of southern Tuscany, Casale Marittimo remains beautifully off the beaten path — a perfect place to end the day wandering slowly, photographing freely, and feeling a world away from the tourist trail.

Want to go deeper into the Super Tuscan world?

For guests who wish to extend their experience, we offer the option to include a second winery visit, turning the day into a fuller immersion in the wines and landscapes that made Bolgheri famous. Simply contact us when booking and we will tailor the itinerary to your pace.

Tour Highlights at a Glance:
Private pick-up from your Florence hotel · Morning wine tasting at a local winery in the Super Tuscan region · Visit and lunch in the medieval village of Bolgheri · Afternoon visit to the hilltop village of Casale Marittimo · Optional second winery for a longer, deeper experience

This is Tuscany at its most authentic — beautiful, unhurried, and entirely your own.