About this tour
Launch at dawn from San Casciano in Val di Pesa for a one-hour flight across Chianti's rolling landscape. You'll drift above the vineyards, hilltop estates, and olive groves that define this corner of Tuscany, just half an hour from Florence. Touch down with prosecco and local fare to mark the landing.
Highlights
- Sunrise departure over Chianti wine country
- Aerial views of castles, villas, and vineyard patchwork
- One-hour balloon flight at altitude
- Prosecco and cured meats celebration on landing
- Aviation insurance included
- Departs San Casciano in Val di Pesa
What to expect
You'll arrive before dawn for a safety briefing and basket familiarisation. The balloon inflates as light breaks, and you'll lift off into still morning air. For the next hour, you'll float silently above the Tuscan landscape—watching shadows lengthen across vineyards, spotting stone villages nestled in valleys, and taking in the vastness of the region without engine noise or rushed timings. The descent is gradual and controlled. Once landed, the crew serves prosecco, cured meats, flatbread, and juice while you decompress.
Good to know
Arrange your own transport to San Casciano—transfers aren't included. Sunrise times shift with seasons, so check your confirmation for the exact departure. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. Dress in layers; it's cooler at altitude despite summer heat below.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.