Exclusive Val d'Orcia Tour from Florence - A cinematic universe for wine lovers
Florence, Italy
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. The area is famous for the movies "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Gladiator".
The tour is a symbiosis between sightseeing, food and wine pairing and tasting. You will roam around the streets of the medieval towns of Montepulciano and Pienza. You will visit two family-run wineries and taste a wide spectrum of prestigious wines, ranging from 100% Sangiovese (including the exquisite Brunello di Montalcino) to a mixture of wine varietals, unique in nature.
Lunch will be served at an organic farmhouse and restaurant that takes pride in producing high-quality products. Apart from a multi-course lunch, you will also feast on different types of raw milk cheeses, homemade bread and extra virgin olive oil.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Check-in and departure.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Tuscany
First stop of the day. You will roam around this medieval town, atop a hill in southern Tuscany. Full of elegant Renaissance buildings, it is a must-see for travellers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fabbrica Pienza, Loc. Borghetto snc Loc.Borghetto 62, 53026, Pienza Italy
The winery is located close to the main house, surrounded entirely by vineyards. The hand-harvested grapes arrive in the cellar, where they are selected by hand and turned into wine. The wines are then oak-aged and bottled here. You will tour the entire property and will be introduced to the art of organic wine production. The first wine tasting of the day will take place here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Podere Il Casale, Podere Casale 64, 53026, Pienza Italy
Here you will serve a typical Italian lunch. Podere il Casale is probably one of the last farms in the region that does not limit and specialize its scope of farming. They also possess a farm to table restaurant that boasts dishes made out entirely of organic ingredients. Their in-house production of healthy products constitutes an attraction for food enthusiasts.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Pienza, Pienza, Tuscany
Pienza is the second medieval town you will visit in Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, it is considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism".
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.
Duration: 15 minutes
Inclusions
- Visit of 2 boutique wineries
- Wine tastings
- Typical local lunch with 0 km products
- Free time in Montepulciano and Pienza
- Private transportation
- Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day
- Pickup from your accommodation
- 100% private tour
- Entry/Admission - Fabbrica Pienza
- Entry/Admission - Podere Il Casale
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- We have ensured all the necessary precautions, as we highly value our travellers' safety. The experience is entirely private. We operate in accordance with governmental regulations. Safety distance will be enforced at all times. As an environmental measure, open and ventilated spaces are preferred.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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