Val d’Orcia Day Trip from Florence with Wine and Cheese Tasting
About This Tour
Discover the timeless beauty of Tuscany on a full-day journey from Florence through the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia. Travel among rolling hills, vineyards, olive...
Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Florence, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from Florence by air-conditioned tour vehicle
- Expert multilingual tour leader/guide
- Free time in Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano
- Visit to a wine cellar in Montalcino
- Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino
- Visit to a winery or historic cellar in Montepulciano
- Vino Nobile wine tasting in Montepulciano
- Cheese tasting in Pienza, including Pecorino
- Possibility to purchase wine and cheese at competitive prices
- Opportunity to visit or retrace the famous Gladiator’s Walk
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Meet your tour leader at the Tours & News Kiosk at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located about 5–10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for staff wearing a fuchsia jacket before departing Florence.Travel through the scenic Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape famous for rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, cypress trees, and postcard-perfect countryside views. Enjoy the beauty of classic Tuscany as you move between Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano.Visit Montalcino, a charming Tuscan hilltop town known worldwide for Brunello wine. Enjoy time to wander through its picturesque streets and admire panoramic views over the countryside, vineyards, olive groves, and cypress-lined roads.Visit a wine cellar in Montalcino and discover one of Tuscany’s most celebrated wine traditions. Enjoy a tasting of Brunello wine and learn more about the flavors that make this area famous.Explore Pienza, the Renaissance “ideal city” designed in the 15th century for Pope Pius II. Admire architectural landmarks such as the Duomo and Palazzo Piccolomini, enjoy panoramic views over Val d’Orcia, and taste the famous Pecorino cheese of Pienza.Continue to Montepulciano, a beautiful hilltop town famed for its Vino Nobile vineyards, Renaissance architecture, and cinematic charm. Enjoy free time to explore its historic streets and soak in the atmosphere of one of Tuscany’s most elegant wine towns.End the Tuscan tasting experience inside a historic underground cellar in Montepulciano. Savor Vino Nobile wine and Pecorino cheese while surrounded by the atmosphere of one of Tuscany’s most traditional wine towns.If included in the final route, enjoy the opportunity to retrace or view the famous Gladiator’s Walk, one of the most iconic countryside scenes associated with the Val d’Orcia landscape. This is a great stop for photos and panoramic views.Relax on the return journey to Florence after a full day of Tuscan towns, wine cellars, Pecorino cheese, and Val d’Orcia landscapes.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Piazzale Montelungo, Piazzale Montelungo, FI Firenze · Tour start: Piazzale Montelungo, Piazzale Montelungo, FI Firenze — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
