Embark on a private tour through the scenic Val d’Orcia in Tuscany, tasting the finest wines in Montalcino and Montepulciano. Visit historic cellars, indulge in delicious Tuscan cuisine, and experience the charm of medieval cities.
Embark on a private tour through the scenic Val d’Orcia in Tuscany, tasting the finest wines in Montalcino and Montepulciano. Visit historic cellars, indulge in delicious Tuscan cuisine, and experience the charm of medieval cities.
- Montepulciano - Our driver will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment) and take you on a drive through the sweet hills of Tuscany. We will arrive at the main square of Montepulciano, we’ll visit the city one Historic Cellars. Here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and…
- Montepulciano - Our driver will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment) and take you on a drive through the sweet hills of Tuscany. We will arrive at the main square of Montepulciano, we’ll visit the city one Historic Cellars. Here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC “rest”. Later we’ll have one wine tasting experiences in Historic Cellars and a delicious tuscan lunch. Tour & Wine Tasting: Guided tour of the Historical Cellar and wine tasting: - Rosso di Montepulciano Doc - Nobile di Montepulciano Docg - Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Docg - Super Tuscan Wine - Pasata with Pici - Pecorino cheese from Pienza, Bruschettas. - Typical Tuscan cold cuts (prosciutto, loin, salami). - Pienza - In the afternoon we will drive to Pienza, the town of the Pecorino cheese. The Pecorino is one of the best cheese in Italy, especially the version ‘sotto cenere’ or ‘under ashes’. The cheese has ancient origins and has probably been produced in the zone since man first settled here. Leaving the city of Pienza we will drive through one of the most beautiful “Tuscan wine roads”, famous for taking the photographs that we find in many tourist books of Tuscany: rows of cypresses, rolling hills, wheat fields and rows of vineyards. Many films have been shot in this area such as: Gladiator and Under the Tuscan Sun. - Montalcino - Later we will move in Montalcino for another wine tasting in a prestigious winery and farm. This historic family produces Brunello for generations: Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most famous and prestigious wines. All Brunello di Montalcino wine is made exclusively from “Sangiovese Grosso” grapes grown on the slopes around Montalcino. You’ll visit of the farm and cellars, where after a short wine lesson, about the local production, you will taste the prestigious Brunello of Montalcino wine. Five wine tastings: - 1 Rosso di Montalcino - 2 Brunello riserva - 1 Super Tuscan - 1 Rosè At the end of the visit we’ll come back to your location. (Hotel, B&B or private flat).
- Local expert driver
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 2 wine tastings in 2 different farm wineries (Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello, Super Tuscan)
- Lunch
- Local expert driver
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 2 wine tastings in 2 different farm wineries (Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello, Super Tuscan)
- Lunch
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
- Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
- Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
Relish an astounding adventure in the magnificent Val d’Orcia, amidst Noble vineyards & ancient towns
• You will be picked up from your place of stay (hotel, B&B or private apartment) by our driving escort who will take you through the serene hills of Tuscany.
• 1st stop is Montepulciano, where we’ll tour the Historic Cellars. Here you’ll discover…
Relish an astounding adventure in the magnificent Val d’Orcia, amidst Noble vineyards & ancient towns
• You will be picked up from your place of stay (hotel, B&B or private apartment) by our driving escort who will take you through the serene hills of Tuscany.
• 1st stop is Montepulciano, where we’ll tour the Historic Cellars. Here you’ll discover massive oak barrels, where the renowned Vino Nobile is aged. We’ll make wine tastings in two separate cellars.
• Savour the renowned ‘Pici’ pasta with mouth-watering meat sauce (Ragù) and Tuscan cold cuts for lunch.
• The afternoon is reserved for a visit to Pienza, the birthplace of Pecorino cheese. Pecorino cheese is one of Italy’s finest, particularly the ‘sotto cenere’ variety - (‘under ashes’)
• Our journey will continue with a visit to another farm in Montalcino. After touring the beautiful vineyards and cellars, we’ll have 5 wine tastings at this prestigious winery, which has been producing Brunello for numerous generations.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.