Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany's wine region at the enchanting Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Fall in love with the region's locally produced wines
- Enjoy lunch at an organic farm with panoramic views of the Val d'Orcia valley
- Marvel at the Tuscan countryside
- Take advantage of a private tour including pickup and drop-off
Full description
Meet your guide in Florence and drive in total comfort amongst beautiful countryside, to reach the heart of the southern province of Siena and its marvelous wine regions Orcia and Montepulciano. Start by visiting the first winery of the day where you will enjoy a private tour of the cellars, receive a full explanation of the wines and get to taste three different DOC Val D’Orcia wines.
Enjoy lunch at an organic agricultural farm located in the Pienza countryside and admire the panoramic views of the Val d'Orcia valley from the terrace. Here, sample some sheep and goat cheeses made from raw milk and paired with home-made wood-oven baked bread, jam and honey. Learn about the entire process of cheese production from hand milking to the final product.
Continue your tour in the afternoon with a visit to the famous town of Montepulciano. Head to your final stop, a family-run winery and enjoy the opportunity to explore the vineyards and taste the famous Nobile di Montepulciano wine, one of the most important wines in Tuscany. At the end of the day, return to Florence through the Tuscan countryside.
Includes
- Tasting of 8 different wines
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Sheep and goats cheese tasting
- Expert sommelier and tour leader
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative rapid test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- Those under the age of 18 are not allowed to consume alcohol during this activity
- This is a fully private tour
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform the local partner in advance