Explore the beautiful towns of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano; enjoy two different wine tastings and savour the famous Pecorino cheese!
Info & Booking
Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany by visiting the enchanting Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the beautiful towns of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano; enjoy two different wine tastings and savour the famous Pecorino cheese!
Included:
- Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- Free visit of Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano
- Visit to a wine cellar/museum in Montalcino with tour of the wine cellars and tasting of the world-famous Brunello
- Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the “Vino Nobile”
- Cheese tasting in Pienza
- Possibility of buying wine and cheese at a very competitive price
Departure: 8:00am
Duration: 11,30h - Return to Florence: approx. 8:30 pm
Meeting Point: Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station. You can reach this meeting point via the T1 Leonardo tramway to Villa Costanza (get off at the Villa Costanza stop, which is at the end of the line). The ride takes 20 minutes from the city center. Participants are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Languages available:
- Min 1 pax: English, Spanish
- Min 4 pax: French, German, Italian
Cancellation policy:
in order to avoid sanctions, cancellation of reservations must be received at least one business day in advance. When, for whatever reason, the tour operator cancels the tour, the customer is entitled to a full refund of amount paid. There are no refunds for customers who does not show up at the meeting point on time for the start of the tour, and clients who lose contact with the guide or do not complete the excursion. Any customer complaint must be communicated within 10 business days after the tour.
Description:
The tour starts with a wine tasting in Montalcino, the land of the world-renowned Brunello wine. Here, you will be enchanted by the outstanding charm of a special wine cellar.
Next, make your way through the picturesque streets to the peak of the town, where a magnificent sight will take your breath away: sunny rolling hills, ancient oaks, picturesque olive groves, scenic country roads winding through perfect vineyards, and isolated cypress trees. Be sure to have your camera ready!
The following stop is Pienza, which stands high upon a hill and dominates the Orcia Valley with its extraordinary views. Enjoy a unique cheese tasting session of the famous Pecorino cheese (included in the tour!) and explore the quaint alleyways of this small town at your leisure.
The last stop will bring you to Montepulciano, home of the famous Vino Nobile vineyards and, more recently, famous for the filming of the vampire movie "New Moon." Enjoy your second wine tasting while visiting a real dungeon, where the wine is historically stored under the ancient walls of the winery, before heading back to Florence..
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Pienza, a papal town famous for its Pecorino cheese. Montalcino, world renowned wine making town famous for its Brunello di Montalcino. Montepulciano, a Renaissance town with a tradition in wine making and famous for its vintage wine Nobile di Montepulciano..
The tour starts with Montalcino: one of our talented tour leaders will show you round the city, and you will taste Brunello di Montalcino, the king of wines. Then our tour continues with Pienza and Montepulciano, two artistic gems, and you can enjoy the breathtaking Val d'Orcia landscape. Pienza is a perfect combination of architectural and natural beauty. Most of the numerous lanes overlook the lovely Val d’Orcia. Unique smells and flavours make up this natural and artistic heritage.
Pienza’s most renowned tradition is, in fact, Pecorino cheese. The tour ends in Montepulciano and its imposing Renaissance buildings, the refined beauty of its churches, and the ancient tradition of the Nobile di Montepulciano wine, symbol of the city as well as a delight for your palate to be tasted in a local winery (wine tasting included).
Please note that the order of the program may change.
Cancellation Policy:
In order to avoid sanctions, cancellation of reservations must be received at least one business day in advance. When, for whatever reason, the tour operator cancels the tour, the customer is entitled to a full refund of amount paid. There are no refunds for customers who does not show up at the meeting point on time for the start of the tour, and clients who lose contact with the guide or do not complete the excursion. Any customer complaint must be communicated within 10 business days after the tour.