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Welcome to the San Giorgio NCC blog, your guide to exploring Italy with comfort, ease, and local insight. Here we share travel inspiration, destination highlights, and practical tips to help you make the most of your time in Italy.
With our team of professional English-speaking private drivers and years of experience navigating Italy’s regions, we understand what makes a journey truly memorable. From iconic cities and hidden villages to seamless transfers and curated touring routes, our goal is to help you experience the real Italy.
Whether you are planning your trip or looking for ideas for where to go next, explore the articles below for inspiration and expert guidance from the team at San Giorgio NCC.
Casa Emma Winery – A favorite stop in Chianti, Tuscany
22.10.2026
Great wine, delicious Tuscan food, beautiful countryside views and a warm Italian welcome. What's not to love? When it comes to our private Tuscany wine tours, there are a few wineries that we find ourselves returning to time and time again. One of our favourites is Casa Emma, a lovely winery nestled in the heart of the Chianti countryside. And…
What to Do in Ravenna: Make the Most of a Transfer
6.10.2026
If your journey takes you through Ravenna — perhaps before or after a cruise, or as part of a private transfer — it is worth considering allowing a few extra hours to explore the city itself. Ravenna is sometimes treated simply as a gateway to the cruise port, but it is one of northern Italy's most fascinating historic cities. Famous…
Tuscany Wine Tour from Bologna: Is a Day Trip Worth It?
2.10.2026
If you are staying in Bologna but would love to experience the vineyards, hilltop towns and wines of Tuscany, you may be wondering whether Chianti is realistic as a day trip from Bologna. The answer is absolutely yes — and with a little planning, it can be a surprisingly easy and enjoyable day. The key is choosing the right way…
Chianti or Montepulciano: Which Should You Choose?
2.10.2026
If you are visiting Florence and want to spend a day discovering Tuscan wine country, two names are likely to be high on your list: Chianti and Montepulciano. Both offer beautiful scenery, historic towns, excellent wineries and some of Tuscany’s most celebrated wines. But they provide quite different experiences — and one important factor to consider before choosing is how…
Does Venice have cars? Did you know that ….
17.9.2026
Venice is famous for being Europe's largest car-free urban area, where the historic center has no roads, cars, or bicycles.Transportation relies entirely on boats (water taxis/buses) and walking over hundreds of bridges, with vehicles prohibited in the city, forcing visitors to park in designated areas outside the center.Here are some key details about car-free Venice:Transportation Alternatives: Everything in the historic…
Visiting the Pagani Museum on a Private Motor Valley Tour from Bologna
17.9.2026
If you are a car enthusiast visiting Bologna, a day exploring Italy's famous Motor Valley should definitely be on your itinerary — and the Pagani Museum and Atelier is one of its most fascinating stops. Located in San Cesario sul Panaro, between Bologna and Modena, Pagani offers something a little different from some of the larger automotive museums in the…
Corbucci Winery – One of our Chianti wine tour stops
17.9.2026
Corbucci Winery is a small winery and can be visited as part of our private Chianti Wine tour. Any visit to Corbucci is a unique one and the owner, Francesco Paolo Corbucci — is an expert sommelier — he will guide you on a magical sensory and tasting journey. A wine tasting here can also be done with lunch -…
Castellina in Chianti – The perfect afternoon stop
17.9.2026
Castellina in Chianti is a perfect stop to do during the afternoon after a lunch/wine tour and tasting in the local Chianti area. Stretch your legs, and explore this quaint village which is well known for its fantastic gelateria! Castellina in Chianti is also home to Squarcialupi Restaurant - one of our favorite spots! Book a private Tuscany wine tour…
Marco at Gelateria Dondoli, San Gimignano
17.9.2026
Marco, our owner/founder enjoying a well earned Gelato in San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a great stop to do in the morning during one of our Tuscany wine tours, before the crowds and to avoid the heat of the summer. Enjoy the quaint streets and relax and enjoy a coffee (or a gelato!) during your morning visit! Book a private…
Visit the ancient city of Ferrara as part of a private transfer
17.9.2026
Ferrara is a beautiful medieval city and can be a perfect stop as part of a transfer from Florence to Venice, or from the Port of Ravenna to Venice. Typically our clients will enjoy exploring the city, visiting the Castle Estense and then enjoying a local lunch - Ferrara is well know for its cappelletti in broth and also its…