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Florence & Wine Tasting at a Castle

Florence & Wine Tasting at a Castle

Have some solo time in Florence before heading to the countryside for a tour and tasting at a family-run estate.

Board a coach from the port to Florence to enjoy two free hours to explore the city’s charming center. At the end of your free time, you’ll join a guide to drive on to Castello del Trebbio, built in 1184. Now a family-run estate producing wine, olive oil, and pure saffron, the castle and cellars will open their doors to you for a tour and a tasting. Walk the garden and enjoy the afternoon with a panoramic view of the Tuscan hills before heading back to the ship.

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • Stop by the Pazzi family winery for a tour of their 12th-century cellars before embarking on a delicious wine tasting experience

  • Visit Castello del Trebbio, a historic estate built in 1184, where a local guide will show you the grounds and a panoramic view of the Tuscan hills

  • Explore Florence’s alluring city center at your own pace

Need to know

  • Approximate driving times: 2.5 hours to Florence, 45 minutes to the castle, 2.5 hours back to the pier

  • All times are approximate — traffic, high season, road closures, etc. may occur

  • Dress code alert: Shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral

  • Light bites and local wine are included

  • Not recommended for Sailors with walking difficulties

  • Please note that a few steps are required to access the castle's cellars

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Sailors should expect a walking distance of at least 30 minutes each way between the coach drop-off point and the center in Florence

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