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Tuscan Hills Tour: Val d’Orcia with 2 Wine and Cheese Tastings
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The order of the visits may change
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Leave the crowds of Florence behind and journey into the heart of Tuscany with a full-day tour of the stunning Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the charming hilltop towns of Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano while enjoying two wine and pecorino cheese tastings.
Begin in Montalcino, home of the renowned Brunello wine, where you will visit a traditional winery and taste local flavors in an authentic setting. Take time to explore the town and admire sweeping views of vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills.
Continue to Pienza, the Renaissance “ideal city,” famous for its harmonious architecture and breathtaking panoramas over the Val d’Orcia. Stroll through its pictu...
Highlights
11 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to a wine cellar in Montalcino with tour of the wine cellars and tasting of Brunello Wines
Free time in Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano
Possibility of buying wine and cheese at a very competitive price
Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
Expert multilingual escort
Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the “Vino Nobile”
Pienza'pecorino cheese tasting
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazzale Montelungo
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
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Tuscan Hills Tour: Val d’Orcia with 2 Wine and Cheese Tastings
(51) Reviews
Florence
About
Leave the crowds of Florence behind and journey into the heart of Tuscany with a full-day tour of the stunning Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the charming hilltop towns of Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano while enjoying two wine and pecorino cheese tastings.
Begin in Montalcino, home of the renowned Brunello wine, where you will visit a traditional winery and taste local flavors in an authentic setting. Take time to explore the town and admire sweeping views of vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills.
Continue to Pienza, the Renaissance “ideal city,” famous for its harmonious architecture and breathtaking panoramas over the Val d’Orcia. Stroll through its pictu...
Highlights
11 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to a wine cellar in Montalcino with tour of the wine cellars and tasting of Brunello Wines
Free time in Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano
Possibility of buying wine and cheese at a very competitive price
Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
Expert multilingual escort
Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the “Vino Nobile”
Pienza'pecorino cheese tasting
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazzale Montelungo
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Return
Itinerary
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Florence
Piazzale Montelungo (Departure Point): Begin your day in Florence at Piazzale Montelungo, where you will check in with our staff and meet your tour leader. As the journey starts, sit back and relax while leaving the city behind. From the comfort of your bus, you’ll enjoy views of Florence’s historic center before the scenery changes into the rolling Tuscan hills, dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees.
2 hours
2
Val d'Orcia
Discover the postcard views of the green, rolling hills in Val d’Orcia. Meet your friendly, local tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Grab a seat on the comfortable coach bus, and you will shortly depart for the scenic beauty of Val d’Orcia! During the picturesque drive, your guide will dive into some interesting information about the towns and lush land of the Valley. The drive to Val d’Orcia will take about two hours.
2 hours
3
Montalcino
Your first stop will be Montalcino, the Medieval town par excellence dominated by its massive fortress. In just about thirty minutes you will reach the hometown of Brunello and you will have some free time to explore the most authentic borgo of Val d’Orcia. Breathe in the peaceful atmosphere and step back to the past while taking a stroll down its steep alleys.
2 hours
4
Pienza
Next, visit Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a true Renaissance gem. Known as the “ideal city,” it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Val d’Orcia. Stroll through its picturesque streets, visit the Cathedral, and discover local shops selling the famous pecorino cheese. This is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and harmony of Tuscan architecture.
1 hour
5
Montepulciano
You will then head the charming hilltop town of Montepulciano. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace: wander through its narrow streets, admire elegant Renaissance palaces, and take in stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Don’t miss Piazza Grande, the heart of the town, and soak in the authentic Tuscan atmosphere.
2 hours
6
Florence
Return to Florence: After a full day of discoveries, relax on the comfortable bus as you make your way back to Florence. Enjoy the scenic Tuscan landscapes one last time while being looked after by your tour leader, who will accompany you throughout the journey until your return.
