Full-Day Tour of Val D’Orcia, Florence
Full-Day Tour of Val D’Orcia, Florence
Duration: 11.5 hours
11.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Traverse the extraordinary landscapes of southern Tuscany in the majestic region of Val d'Orcia, aboard a comfortable coach.
Enjoy the gorgeous views from hilltop towns Montepulciano and Montalcino as you explore their beautiful palazzi, colorful alleys and vineyards.
Stop at the town of Pienza and experience its classic Renaissance architecture and a glass of its local Brunello wine with cheese.
Let your guide provide insight and some background of the beautiful landscapes and enjoy your free time on your own.
Did you know? Montepulciano was one of the settings for the Twilight series' New Moon film!
Visit to Pienza, and Montepulciano
Visit to Montalcino (optional)
GT coach round-trip from Florence
Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide
Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino (optional)
Pecorino cheese tasting in Pienza
Vino Nobile wine tasting in Montepulciano
Lunch
Personal expenses
Hilltop view of Montalcino, Italy, featuring historic buildings and scenic landscape.
A land of rare beauty, Val d'Orcia combines human activity with nature in ways that give perfect life to a landscape designed in the Renaissance to exemplify beauty. There is a splendid square, wonderful Renaissance palaces rich in history and art, charming alleyways, and enchanted panoramic views of Val d'Orcia.
What to Expect On Your Guided Tour
Set off from Florence to the enchanting Val d'Orcia region in Tuscany, where you'll find Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano, three fascinating towns. Unique tastings of fresh or well-aged local products await you at each location.
In a spectacular cellar at Montalcino, you will taste the high-profile flavors of Brunello wine, the star of this tour! Then, get your camera ready and head to the highest point of Montalcino to enjoy a stunning panorama: lush green hills, oak groves, elegant olive groves, and winding country roads.
The tour continues to Pienza, where you can take in even more spectacular views of the Orcia Valley. Here, you will be treated to a delicious tasting of Pecorino cheese.
The final stop on our tour is Montepulciano, which is famous for its Vino Nobile vineyards and as the setting for a vampire film. Enjoy some delicious wine before beginning the return trip. Val D'Orcia and its medieval, hilltop towns will leave you with incredible memories of your day.
Historic stone buildings in Val D’Orcia, Tuscany, surrounded by lush greenery.
Wine shop entrance in Montalcino, Italy, featuring Brunello bottles on display.
Hilltop view of Montalcino, Italy, featuring historic buildings and scenic landscape.
Historic stone buildings in Val D’Orcia, Tuscany, surrounded by lush greenery.
Wine shop entrance in Montalcino, Italy, featuring Brunello bottles on display.
Piazza Grande in Montepulciano, Italy, with historic buildings on a Val D’Orcia tour.
Important Information
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Photography is permitted during the tour.
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Outside food and drinks are allowed on the tour.
Restrictions
- The minimum drinking age is 18, guests below this age will not be allowed to participate in wine tasting.
Timings
- Mon, Wed, and Fri: 8am onwards
Val D’Orcia village with rustic buildings and a bell tower, Tuscany landscape in the background.
Clock tower in a narrow street of Val D’Orcia during a full-day tour.
Piazza Grande in Montepulciano, Italy, with historic buildings on a Val D’Orcia tour.
Val D’Orcia village with rustic buildings and a bell tower, Tuscany landscape in the background.
Clock tower in a narrow street of Val D’Orcia during a full-day tour.
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