From Florence: Private Full Day Tour of the Val d'Orcia Wine Region (with Lunch)
8 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
8 hours
10:00
What you'll do
Full-day wine tour visiting a winery in Montalcino within the Val d'Orica wine region, which has been made famous for its Brunello Wine. Hotel pick-up at 10 AM from Florence transports you into the heart of the Tuscan countryside before returning in the evening at approximately 6 PM. The 8-hour roundtrip includes wine tasting in Montalcino, with additional free time, plus a stop at the picturesque village of Pienza on the way back to Florence. During the wine-tasting session at the winery, a private lunch is provided and served to your group within the grounds.
Highlights
- Explore Val d'Orcia: Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breath-taking beauty
- Discover Montalcino: Embrace the charm of the village, birthplace of the famous Brunello wine
- Enjoy a Wine Tour with Lunch: Join a wine-tasting session, along with an authentic local meal
- Sample Pecorino Cheese: Visit Pienza, a Renaissance gem, where you can taste artisanal cheese
- Admire the Views: Take in photo opportunities as you ascend the hills and venture inside a Medieval Fortress
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 8 Hours
- 2Group Size: 1+
- 3Start Time: 10 AM
- 4Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included
- 5Val d'Orcia: Explore the enchanting landscape of the Val d'Orcia wine region, where the hills are adorned with vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is Renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty.
- 6Montalcino: Famous as the birthplace of Brunello Wine, there's time to wander the streets and admire the Romanesque churches and Medieval Fortress while calling into independent wine shops.
- 7Lunch and Wine Tour: Visit a local winery in Montalcino for a guided tour and wine-tasting session before settling down for an authentic Tuscan lunch.
- 8Pienza: Before returning to Florence, there's time to stop off in Pienza - a small town perched on top of a hill, where you are invited to sample the local artisanal Pecorino cheese.
- 9Drop-off: Driving through beautiful views across the Tuscan countryside, your private transportation returns to your accommodation.
- 10End Time: 6:00 PM
What's Included
- Transport - including pick-up and drop-off in Florence
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Lunch and wine tasting in Montalcino
- Free time in Montalcino and Pienza
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Entrance fee to museums and monuments
Meeting Points
Hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included in your tour. Please select the Florence area from the drop-down menu and advise your hotel name and address once your booking has been confirmed.
Kindly arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time.
Notes
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 3 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 3 days before the activity start time.
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