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Val d'Orcia Minivan Day Tour from Florence: Montalcino, Pienza Lunch and Montepulciano
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FlorenceThis day trip from Florence covers three towns in the Val d'Orcia: Montalcino, home of Brunello; Pienza, known for its Pecorino cheese; and Montepulciano, known for its Nobile wine. The route crosses the UNESCO-listed valley in a premium air-conditioned minivan, with an English-speaking driver and complimentary water. The group is limited to 8 participants. The day begins at a family-owned winery in Montalcino, continues with a three-course lunch in Pienza, and finishes in Montepulciano with a guided visit to an underground historic cellar and a tasting. For operational reasons, the order of Montepulciano and Montalcino may change. Departures are guaranteed and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
What's included
- 2 Wine Tastings
- Local product food tasting during the wine tasting in Montepulciano
- Superior Lunch
- Premium van with A/C
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- English guided tour on vineyard and barrel cellar
- English-speaking driver (driver is not the guide)
- English guided tour on the underground city of Montepulciano
Itinerary
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Piazza degli Antinori, 3, Firenze
Meet the driver at 08:00 AM beside the entrance of Cantina Antinori, outside the building, on the corner with via del Trebbio. Guests can be dropped in Montepulciano or Montalcino. Tell the operator at the time of booking.
Florence
08:00 AM: The day starts with the English-speaking driver in Florence.
Montalcino
09:45 AM: First stop is a winery in Montalcino owned by a local family, run so that it feels like visiting their home rather than a workplace. The visit covers Brunello di Montalcino: vineyard techniques, winemaking, ageing, and how to taste it across different vintages.
Fortezza di Montalcino
11:30 AM: A 15-minute stop at the castle of Montalcino and its small town center.
Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
12:15 PM: In Pienza, a papal village known for Pecorino cheese, lunch is a three-course meal with wine and water. Free time afterwards covers the historic center, the viewpoints and the cheese shops.
Montepulciano
2:45 PM: In Montepulciano, a guide leads the way through a historic cellar called the "underground city", beneath a local wine shop. A tasting of wine and other local specialities waits at the exit. Time is left to visit the main square at the top of town for last photos.
Florence
6:30 PM (depending on traffic): Return to Florence.
Piazza degli Antinori, 3, Firenze
Not included
- Gratuities
- Private Pick-Up
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Up to 8 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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