Food & wine
Taste of Tuscany Shore Excursion
Chianti wine, trattoria pranzo and village market — Tuscan gastronomy as your port-day anchor.
Taste of Tuscany replaces city rushing with Chianti vineyard visit, trattoria lunch and village market stop — ideal for passengers who have seen Florence before.
Morning departure, scenic drive into Chianti, vineyard tasting mid-morning, seated pranzo 12:30–14:00, optional village stroll, return mid-afternoon.
Does not combine with a full Florence day on standard calls — this is your primary activity.
Highlights
- Chianti wine tasting
- Multi-course Tuscan lunch
- Village market or bakery stop
- Scenic countryside drive
What a good tour includes
- Food tastings and lunch
- Licensed guide
- Return to La Spezia terminal
Getting there from the cruise port
Ships dock at La Spezia cruise terminal, a short walk from La Spezia Centrale train station. Coaches meet passengers at the terminal exit. For Cinque Terre, regional trains depart from the station — allow 10–15 minutes walk from gangway. For Florence and Pisa, coach transfers use the A12 and A11 motorways. Confirm all-aboard and keep a 60–90 minute buffer — summer motorway traffic returning from Florence can delay returns by 20–30 minutes.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Flag dietary needs at booking
- Eat a light breakfast
- Notify for vegetarian requirements
Related excursions
Taste of Tuscany Shore Excursion — FAQs
Realistic on an 8-hour call?▼
Yes — designed as a standalone gastronomy day.
Florence included?▼
No — dedicated food country day. Choose Florence Highlights for art.