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From Florence: Montalcino, Orcia Valley, Pienza, and Montepulciano: Wine and Cheese Tasting

Name: From Florence: Montalcino, Orcia Valley, Pienza, and Montepulciano: Wine and Cheese Tasting
Brand: Tabl
SKU: G6Z8UB
Price: 104.00 GBP
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Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

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What you’ll do

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany with a visit to Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This wine tour offers a journey through the rolling hills, charming villages, and vineyards that define the region's timeless beauty. Experience the authentic Tuscan lifestyle as you explore local wineries, savour premium wines, and learn about the rich history and traditions of Val D’Orcia, all while surrounded by the breathtaking scenery that makes this area a true gem of Tuscany.

Highlights

Montalcino - Brunello Wine Tasting: Begin with a wine tasting session in Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wine, visit a charming, must-see wine cellar and experience its enchanting atmosphere, enjoy panoramic views of sunny rolling hills, ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards
Pienza - Pecorino Cheese Tasting: T ravel to Pienza, a hilltop town offering extraordinary views of the Orcia valley, enjoy a tasting session featuring the famous Pecorino cheese, included in the tour, stroll through the quaint alleyways and explore the town at your leisure
Montepulciano - Vino Nobile Wine Tasting: Head to Montepulciano, known for its Vino Nobile vineyards and its feature in the film "New Moon." Experience a wine tasting session in the dungeons beneath the ancient walls of a historic winery

Itinerary

Start Time: 8 AM to 6:30 PM

Tour Duration: Aproximately 11.5 hours

Meeting Point: Bus Terminal at Piazzale Montelungo, next to Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Florence

Group Size: Up to 20 participants

8:00 AM - Meet & Depart

Gather at the Bus Terminal at Piazzale Montelungo, near Santa Maria Novella Train Station

Meet your guide and fellow travelers before boarding the comfortable coach to start your journey

9:30 AM - Arrival in Montalcino

Visit Montalcino, renowned for its world-famous Brunello wine

Enjoy a guided tour and tasting session at a charming local wine cellar

Marvel at the scenic landscapes, featuring rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards

11:30 AM - Depart for Pienza

Travel to the hilltop town of Pienza, offering breathtaking views of the Orcia Valley

Explore the picturesque streets and enjoy a Pecorino cheese tasting session, included in the tour

1:30 PM - Free Time for Lunch

Take some time to explore Pienza further or relax with lunch at one of the local cafes (lunch not included)

3:00 PM - Depart for Montepulciano

Head to Montepulciano, known for its Vino Nobile vineyards and film location for "New Moon."

Visit a historic winery, exploring the ancient dungeons where the wine is stored

Indulge in a second wine tasting session, savoring the rich flavors of Vino Nobile

5:00 PM - Depart for Florence

Board the coach for a scenic drive back to Florence

6:30 PM - Tour Conclusion

What’s included

Journey by fully fitted GT Coach

Expert multilingual guide Free visit to Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano

Visit to a wine cellar/museum in Montalcino with tour of the wine cellars and tasting of the world-famous Brunello wine

Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the “Vino NobileCheese tasting in Pienza

What’s not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Other food and drinks apart from those specified

Gratuities

Anything not included in the itinerary

What’s not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Other food and drinks apart from those specified

Gratuities

Anything not included in the itinerary

Meeting Point

At the bus Terminal at Piazzale Montelungo, next to Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Piazzale Montelungo is a bus terminal. On the right side of the street, you can see the parking lot where buses will be parked; you have to go to the left side of the street, under the brick walls of the train station. Here there is an iron kiosk with a fuchsia banner and another pink kiosk. Our team will be in front of the kiosk doing the check in, wearing fuchsia t-shirts at 8 AM

Clients are requested to arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the tour departure