Florence

Leonardo Da Vinci's wind mill visit and Organic olive oil tasting

4.4(12 reviews)2hFree cancellation

Description

We are in the heart of Famous and traditional Chianti hills with breathtaking views. We are only 18 km from Florence, Fattoria Lavacchio, practice Organic and Biodinamic agriculture in whole estate. Visit the unique wind mill designed by LEONARDO DA VINCI, renovated to produce the flour of the Estate and the unique sensation to come back to 2 centuries ago. The tour includes a walk in the olive groves, a little introduction to the Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the wind mill as well as an historical background of the wind mill, it’s renovation and technical explanations of how it works. To finish off, there is a course on olive oil tasting where you will learn the characteristics of good extra virgin olive oil. Wheelchair is not accessible only on the second floor in the wind mill, but all the rest of activity is no problem. Driver from Florence city and back not included in the price. Available on Request.

Highlights

Short term availability
Food & Drink
Weather Dependent - Low
Walking Tours
Private and Luxury
Culinary Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Giapponese, Inglese, Italiano

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Professional guide
1 glass of our organic Chianti DOCG wine or grape juice
English speaking Expert
Professional olive oil tasting
small group semi-private tour

Not included

Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

1
The tour lasts around one hour and includes a walk in the ol
The tour lasts around one hour and includes a walk in the olive groves, a little introduction to the Tuscan olive oil traditions and a guided tour of the mill as well as an historical background of the windmill, its renovation and technical explanations of how it works.
1h
2
You will enjoy a course on olive oil professional tasting wh
You will enjoy a course on olive oil professional tasting where you will learn differences of the characteristics of good extra virgin olive oil.
1h

Meeting point

Please note that there is no taxi service from a train station nearby, so should you need a transfer, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance in order to arrange your pick up. The transfer service is not included in the rates.