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Best of Tuscany: Val D'Orcia Full Day Private Tour
4.8
21 Ratings
Montepulciano
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia on a private full-day tour. Explore charming medieval towns, indulge in local cuisine and wines, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Highlights
- Montepulciano - Your guide will meet you in your hotel at 9 am to start your trip to Val D’Orcia. The first stop will be in Montepulciano - famous town stands on a hill 600 meters above sea level: from this height it is easy to get lost with your gaze among the green Tuscan hills, olive groves, vineyards and cypresses that pleasantly mark the whole landscape. Walking with your guide through the streets and main attractions of Montepulciano, you will also take a look at the picturesque corners that beckon you to turn off the main road and promise unforgettable views of the valley. Montepulciano has long been famous for its wine. It is mentioned in the documents of merchants as early as the 14th century. You will stop in a winery to taste local wine and typical food.
- Pienza - You will continue your guided journey to Pienza. Obtained the recognition of a Unesco site in 1996, it still communicates to the world the urban canons of the Renaissance for the rational organization of spaces and perspectives of sixteenth-century squares and palaces.
- Val d’Orcia - Your amazing amazing will take you through Val D’Orcia - UNESCO heritage site since 2004. You will enjoy the magnificent landscape, among the Tuscan hills. It is the expression of wonderful natural features and also the result and testimony of the people who lived there. You can stop to make stunning photos.
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Montalcino - The next stop is a charming medieval village, almost fairytale, surrounded by a mighty wall and dominated by an ancient castle of authentic architectural perfection. Montalcino is a beautiful historic town immersed in the beautiful landscape of the Val’orcia Natural Park and renowned throughout the world for the extraordinary production of the precious Brunello di Montalcino.
The village has remained almost intact since the third century. Once you reach the top on which Montalcino stands, a real spectacle opens before your eyes: a continuous succession of winding hills dotted with yellow and red flowers, ancient oaks, picturesque olive trees, scenic country roads that snake through harmonious vineyards and isolated cypresses. After this private guided tour you will go back to your hotel enjoyng incredible views of Val D’Orcia.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Montepulciano Guided Tour
- Bottled water
- Pienza Guided Tour
- Montalcino Guided Tour
- Winery Visit (lunch extra cost)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Your private expert local guide will take you through this UNESCO World Heritage site and share insights into the history, culture, and local traditions of the region. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private tour as you explore the picturesque countryside, sample local wine and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine. Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime on this unforgettable Tuscany private tour to Val d’Orcia. Discover the best Tuscan route and find the hidden gems of Italy! We created the most scenic drive in Tuscany for you: see the valley that is stunningly gorgeous with its cypress roads and endless landscape views. The medieval towns of Val d’Orcia which are charming and worth visiting: Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza. These best drives in Tuscany are riddled with photo spots. One after the other… Your private driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel and you will feel the real Italian atmosphere with you private professional travel expert.
Location
Montepulciano
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(21 Ratings)
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Traversosineurope
Jul 12, 2024
A Perfect Day Under The Tuscan Sun - This day tour into Tuscany to visit The Valley D’Orcia with Paolo, was the absolute highlight of our time spent in Florence. It was so refreshing to leave the very busy city of Florence and enjoy the stunning Tuscan countryside. We were able to walk in fields of sunflowers. We did wine tasting over lunch at the beautiful Fanti winery in Montalcino. Then we visited the beautiful old towns of Pienza and Montepulciano. We had time to shop and take in the breathtaking views. Paolo was the best guide and photographer. He also had a supply of cold water and sweet treats. We will never forget this special day we spent in Tuscany.
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Valerym551
Jul 9, 2024
Great experience - Had a private tour with Bella Travel Italy and it was great. Very interesting,informative and long enough. Thanks a lot!
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Alexah346
Sep 30, 2023
Delightful wine & culinary experience - Unforgettable tour: fantastic guide Paolo, best pasta & Brunellos! A must do day trip if you happen to be in Florence!!!
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Jean_m
Sep 26, 2023
Elena our driver was friendly, informative, and took us to all the great spots on time. - Lunch at the farm/ winery was very special. This family owned establishment was an authentic experience. Each town was beautiful and glad we could see 3 towns in Tuscany and make it to and from Florence in a day!
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91marrym
Aug 12, 2023
Amazing tour created by the best operator! - Amazing tour created by the best operator! This route is definitely must do in Tuscany. It's incredible impressions! Our tour guide brought us through the beauty of the region, history and culture, best food and wine! I hope we will comeback again! For sure we will ask to organize this trip again!
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Mettewf2023
Aug 9, 2023
Best day! - It was best experience we ever had! Travel agent made our tour in the best way and was taking care of every detail. We felt like tge most important guests of Italy not less! Amazing Tuscany, amazing food and wine. We will come back for sure!
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Joanna_l
Aug 8, 2023
Tuscany - best tour - Amazing day and great choice for winery testing. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Our guide Paolo was suppressing us every step on the way.
Highly recommended for people who appreciate a good wine and delicious food with a fine dining touch.
Thank you for beautiful day.
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Jessicabq7787ci
Aug 4, 2023
This is love! - During our tour to Chianti we booked this trip. Our best memories! And it's really very good organization! We spent amazibg day, tested typical local food and wine. There are no words to share our feelings. We felt the real atmosphere of Tuscany, met local people. This is absolutely love!!!
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Tina_g
Jul 23, 2023
Beautiful scenery and delicious food! - Elena was a wonderful host for the entire day. The winery where we had lunch was the best food of our entire two weeks in Italy. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The two towns we visited were beautiful and not overly crowded. We had a fabulous day.
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Michael_d
Oct 23, 2023
Do NOT recommend - Completely shocking
I paid nearly $2,000 for a wine tour, which I thought would be a pre-arranged tour of notable wineries of Tuscany. I tried to confirm serval times this is what I had booked to which I received a vague answer.
Instead I got :
- an argumentative and generally unfriendly tour guide
- a visit to a cheese factory, serving $5 per bottle wine which incurred a tasting fee of $40 (this wasn’t apparently included in the overall cost)
- a walk around various small villages in Tuscany in the pouring rain, which included a visit to the hosts favourite cheese shop
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