Val D'Orcia Tour from Florence

Tour duration: 11h 30m
Languages: English
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Suitable for families, young and seniors

Why you should go

This is an amazing opportunity to explore the beauty of Tuscany and its treasures Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico and Montepulciano. Taste delicious wines and Pecorino chees, experience magical surroundings and so much more.

Highlights

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany, the beautiful towns of Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico and Montepulciano
An explosion of taste: enjoy two different wine tastings and savour the famous Pecorino cheese of Pienza
An expert and knowledgeable tour leader, who will assist you during the whole trip

What shall I see

Join this great full day tour and experience the eternal beauty of Tuscany. 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, San Quirico and Montepulciano; enjoy two different wine tastings and savour the famous Pecorino cheese! The tour starts with a wine tasting session in Montalcino, the land of the world-renowned Brunello wine. Here you will be enchanted by the outstanding charm of a special and definitely worth visiting wine cellar/museum. The estate has an rich history: it once belonged to the powerful Piccolomini family, whose members included Pope Pius II. Next you move up 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 atop hills. The following stop is San Quirico D’Orcia, one of the most beautiful and charming medieval towns of the Orcia Valley. Take advantage of your free time to wind your way through the historical center, rich artistic and cultural history dating back over a thousand years. The tour continues to Pienza, which stands high upon a hill and dominates all the Orcia valley with extraordinary views. Enjoy the cheese tasting session with the famous Pecorino cheese (included in the tour!) and explore the pretty alleyways of this small town at your leisure. The last stop reaches Montepulciano, home to the famous Vino Nobile vineyards and more recently famous for the filming of the vampire movie "New Moon". Enjoy your second wine tasting session while visiting the dungeon where the wine is stored under the ancient walls of the winery before heading back to Florence.

Price includes

Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
Expert multilingual escort
Free visit of Montalcino, San Quirico d’Orcia, Pienza, Montepulciano
Visit to a wine cellar 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

What to wear

Comfortable shoes suggested

Good to know

Please note that the given order of the visits may change

Meeting point

Please be there 15 minutes before.
The guide will have a pink t-shirt or a pink jacket with a sign Ciao Florence.

Piazzale Montelungo, Florence

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Reviews

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cherylan Brooks B. 18.07.2019

I had a wonderful day on this tour. Our guide Constantinople was very good. He was knowledgeable and I appreciated the way he described everything. The bus we were on was clean and comfortable. The spots that they took us to for the wine tasting were very interesting. Italy is beautiful. Val D’Orcia is worth the trip. If you have difficulty walking or doing steps this is not for you

Jesusa L. , United States 09.05.2019

I booked our tour via online with happytovisit and got a confirmation right away. However, when it was time for me to cancel one person’s reservation, I didn’t not get a response-it took two emails and a call to CiaoFlorence (tour operator) to reconfirm the cancellation so they can refund me. Check in at the meeting point was chaotic! They have reps from different tour companies but no signage as to which is which. This can be organized by a simple sign made and carried by the reps themselves. Gulio, our tour guide, is the best! He did an excellent job of describing the places we visited. He is passionate about his job; he went far and beyond just a tour guide. Very helpful if additional info is asked. Overall, the tour was excellent with Gulio as the tour guide! *Note: Two wine tastings should be pared down to one. A bit too much; it makes the day too long!

Linh N. , United Kingdom 08.09.2018

Great tour. Both us and our parents enjoy the tour alot. It was conclusive as we were able to see a lot of different villages and the two wine tasting were very well prepared. Tour guide are nice and friendly too. We will certainly use this service again

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FAQs about Val D'Orcia Tour from Florence

Where is the meeting point of the tour?

The meeting point is at Piazzale Montelungo, Florence.

How much does it cost to join the tour?

The price starts from 70.00 € (Per person). To see an exact price, enter your date.

What is the duration of the tour?

The tour lasts about 11h 30m.

What is included in the price?

Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
Expert multilingual escort
Free visit of Montalcino, San Quirico d’Orcia, Pienza, Montepulciano
Visit to a wine cellar 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

Customer questions and answers

Q: Hello, What's the maximum number of people in this tour, Val D'Orcia Tour from Florence? How many seater is a GT coach--it is a mini van? Will there be opportunities to take pictures of rolling hills, etc? Thanks. asked on March 10, 2019 by Jesusa

We do not have an average number of people on tour. Please consider that the number of participants varies according to the period of the year, the tourist season and on the days.

For sure, you will have some free time to take pictures of the beautiful landscape.

Q: Hello, I want to ask that is the tour give a chance to stop near val dorcia and take a photo of nature? asked on July 28, 2018 by Bulgan

A: Val d'Orcia is the region that you are going to visit with stops to Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza, full immersed in the countryside.

Q: Dear Sir/ Madam, I am interested in the day tour of Val d' Orcia but I am not a wine lover. As noted from the Ad "......Next you move up 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 atop hills......" Please advise if the tour will allow us to get off at there or the coach will drive-through only? asked on July 18, 2018 by Evelyn

A: Yes you will make a quick stop to take photos.

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