Golf & Wine: at the Medici House

The unusual part of this day is the order of pleasures: you play a full 18 holes in the Tuscan countryside, stop for a light lunch at the 9th hole, then finish at the 19th hole with a Tuscan dinner and four wines guided by a sommelier. It is a proper golf day, not a quick tourist stop with a token tasting.

I like the dedicated caddy and included cart, since they make a long round easier for visitors who do not know the course. I also like the Mugello-focused meal, especially the choice of tortelli mugellani or pappardelle with porcini mushrooms. The main drawback is the price: at $710.09 per person, this is a major splurge, and the 10-hour schedule leaves little room for other Florence plans.

Key points at a glance

• 18 holes with a dedicated caddy: You get a full round, a cart, and help on the course rather than simply access to a tee time.
• A halfway lunch at the 9th hole: The meal is built into the day, with lunch and drinks served during the round.
• A real Tuscan finish: Dinner includes cold cuts, mixed croutons, cheeses, pasta, dessert, and four wines.
• Mugello dishes are central: Tortelli mugellani and pappardelle with porcini mushrooms give the meal a local identity.
• Equipment is included: Clubs, five golf balls, tees, and driving-range balls are supplied, though shoes and a glove are not.
• Private transport and private participation: Pickup is arranged from Stazione Leopolda, and only your own group takes part.

From Florence to Scarperia e San Piero

Your day starts at 8:30 a.m. with pickup at Stazione Leopolda, near Porta al Prato in Florence. Private transportation is included, which matters here. You are not piecing together a train, taxi, and golf transfer while carrying clubs or changing into golf clothes.

The destination is Scarperia e San Piero, in the Mugello area north of Florence. The day is presented as a visit to one of Tuscany’s most beautiful golf courses, with 18 challenging holes. The exact course name is not provided, so I would confirm the club and its dress expectations before booking if that detail matters to you.

The early start and long drive time are part of the trade-off. You need to set aside roughly 10 hours, including transport, golf, lunch, dinner, and wine. This is best treated as your main activity for the day, not something to squeeze between a morning museum visit and an evening concert.

A private outing also changes the mood. You are not sharing the day with a large coach group, and only your party participates. That is useful for couples, families, or a small group of golfing friends who want to move at their own pace within the tour’s schedule.

Warming up before the first tee

The experience includes welcome coffee and entrance to the driving range, with unlimited use of range balls. That is a small but worthwhile touch. You can arrive, have coffee, and get your swing moving before tackling the first hole.

Complete golf equipment is also included. The package covers irons, five golf balls, tees, and related basics, so you do not need to bring a full set from home. The included equipment is particularly useful for visitors who are building a Florence trip around culture and food rather than flying with golf luggage.

There are three items you need to handle yourself: golf shoes, a golf glove, and any additional balls after the five supplied are gone. Extra golf balls cost €10 per booking. If you tend to lose balls, bring your own or budget for that fee.

The changing room includes a locker, shower, and towel. That makes the day more practical than it may first appear. After 18 holes, you can clean up before the dinner and wine portion instead of sitting down to a long meal in damp or dusty golf clothes.

Playing all 18 holes with a caddy and cart

The heart of the experience is the full round. You receive access to 18 holes, a golf cart, and a dedicated caddy. The course is described as beautiful and challenging, so this should appeal most to golfers who genuinely want to play rather than simply visit a scenic club.

A caddy can be useful even for experienced golfers. Someone familiar with the course may help with club choices, line, pace, and the practical details of moving through an unfamiliar layout. The supplied information does not identify the caddy by name or describe a particular handicap requirement, so I would ask the provider about course expectations if you are a beginner or an occasional golfer.

The cart is another important part of the value. Eighteen holes take time and energy, especially when paired with a later meal and tasting. Having the cart included keeps the day from becoming a walking endurance test.

Still, the word challenging deserves attention. If your golf is rusty, the round may be more demanding than a casual holiday activity. The driving range gives you a chance to warm up, but it does not turn a difficult course into an easy one. I would book this for someone comfortable spending most of a day on a real golf course.

The strongest praise attached to the experience focuses on the golf, the wine and dinner, and the warm service from the hosts. One published rating describes it as a perfect day with five-star service. That fits the structure: the golf is not an add-on to the meal, and the meal is not an afterthought to the golf.

Lunch at the 9th hole

The halfway point is designed around a light lunch served at the 9th hole, with drinks included. This is a smart break. You do not need to leave the course for a long restaurant stop, and you can refuel before the back nine.

The lunch is intentionally light rather than a large multi-course meal. That makes sense during a round. A heavy meal in the middle of 18 holes could slow you down, while a modest lunch keeps the afternoon moving.

The menu information specifically highlights two Mugello specialties: tortelli mugellani or pappardelle with porcini mushrooms. Tortelli mugellani is a local filled pasta, while pappardelle with porcini offers a broader, earthy Tuscan flavor. The exact lunch selection may depend on the day, so do not assume you will receive both.

This is one of the day’s more authentic touches. The food is tied to Mugello rather than presented as a generic Italian lunch. If you care about regional cooking, ask ahead about dietary needs and which dish will be served. No special dietary menu is provided in the details.

The 19th hole: Tuscan dinner and wine

After the round, the experience shifts from sport to table. Dinner begins with a Tuscan appetizer of cold cuts, mixed croutons, and cheeses. Pasta follows, then dessert. The meal is based on typical and organic products, giving the evening a clear regional focus.

The four-wine tasting is guided by a sommelier. The wines are paired with Chianti and Mugello, so the tasting is not just a series of glasses set beside dinner. You should expect the wine portion to explain how the bottles fit the meal and the surrounding areas.

The four-wine format is generous. It gives you enough range to compare styles, but it also means you should pace yourself. You have already spent the day outdoors, and the dinner comes after a full round. The private transportation is especially valuable at this point because you are not expected to drive back to Florence after the tasting.

I like the way the dinner completes the day. Golf can sometimes feel disconnected from a destination, but here the meal links the course to local food and wine. The cold cuts, cheeses, croutons, pasta, dessert, and regional wines create a stronger sense of place than a standard club sandwich would.

The evening may be the best part for non-golfing companions, but the package is still built around golf. Everyone in the group participates in the activity, and there is no separate non-player program described. If someone in your party dislikes golf, this probably is not the right day for them.

Is $710.09 a fair price?

At $710.09 per person, this is expensive by ordinary Florence day-trip standards. It is not priced like a sightseeing transfer or a simple wine tasting. You are paying for private transportation, an 18-hole round, a cart, a caddy, equipment, driving-range access, changing facilities, lunch, dinner, and a sommelier-led tasting.

The price makes more sense if you would otherwise arrange these pieces separately. A golfer visiting Florence might need to rent clubs, arrange transport to the course, pay for the round and cart, find lunch, reserve dinner, and organize a wine tasting. This experience puts those logistics into one day.

The included equipment is useful but not unlimited. Five golf balls and tees are supplied, while extra balls cost €10 per booking. Shoes and a glove are excluded. Those omissions are small beside the total cost, but they are easy to overlook when packing.

Value also depends on your priorities. If golf is one of the main reasons you want to visit Tuscany, the private format and full-day design may justify the splurge. If you mainly want a wine tasting with a Tuscan meal, you can likely find a less expensive experience that does not require an 18-hole round.

I would also count the time value. Private transport, a dedicated caddy, and included meals reduce planning work. You are paying for a managed day with very little coordination required on your end, not just for green fees.

Who will enjoy this day most

This experience is a strong match for an active golfer who wants more than a standard course visit. You should be happy playing 18 holes, spending much of the day outdoors, and finishing with a substantial dinner and wine tasting.

It also suits a couple or small private group looking for a polished special occasion. The private format means you do not need to adapt to strangers, and the evening meal gives the day a celebratory finish.

Experienced golfers will probably get the most from the course. Casual players can participate, since most travelers can take part, but the course is described as challenging. Ask about the expected playing standard before committing if you have very limited experience.

This is less suitable for a tight-budget visitor, a person seeking a short activity, or a group divided between golfers and non-golfers. The 10-hour length is a benefit for people who want a complete day and a burden for anyone trying to cover several Florence sights at once.

Practical details before you reserve

Confirmation is provided at booking. The tour is offered in English, and mobile tickets are accepted. Pickup is available, with the stated meeting arrangement at Stazione Leopolda and the meeting point listed in the Porta al Prato area.

The activity ends back at the meeting point, which makes evening planning simpler. You can return to central Florence without arranging a separate ride from the countryside.

Service animals are allowed, and the experience is near public transportation. Most people can participate, though the physical demands of golf still deserve consideration. The changing room, shower, towel, and locker are useful if you want to go directly to another evening plan after returning.

The activity depends on good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. A minimum number of participants is also required, and if that minimum is not met, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

For ordinary cancellations, you can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 8:30 a.m. start. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund, so watch the local-time cutoff.

Should you book Golf and Wine at the Medici House?

Book it if you want golf to be the main event of your Tuscan day and you value having transport, equipment, a caddy, meals, and wine handled together. The best features are the full 18-hole round, the halfway lunch, and the carefully structured finish with regional food and four wines.

Skip it if $710.09 feels too high, if you prefer a short wine-focused outing, or if anyone in your group is not interested in spending most of the day on a golf course. Before paying, confirm the course name, bring golf shoes and a glove, and ask which lunch dish will be served.

For the right golfer, this is a rare Florence-area combination: serious play, local Mugello food, and an evening tasting in one private day. The price is steep, but the package has enough included to make it a credible special-occasion splurge.

FAQ

Where does the experience start?

Pickup is from Stazione Leopolda in Florence, in the Porta al Prato area. The stated start time is 8:30 a.m.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately 10 hours and ends back at the meeting point in Florence.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Private transportation is included, and pickup is offered.

What golf equipment is provided?

The package includes complete golf equipment, including irons, five golf balls, tees, and related equipment. A golf cart for 18 holes, driving-range access with unlimited range balls, and a dedicated caddy are also included.

Are golf shoes and a glove included?

No. Golf shoes and a golf glove are not included. Additional golf balls cost €10 per booking if the supplied balls are used.

What food and wine are included?

Lunch and drinks are included during the round. Dinner includes Tuscan cold cuts, mixed croutons, cheeses, pasta, and dessert, along with four wines paired with Chianti and Mugello. A sommelier leads the wine tasting.