Exclusive Val d'Orcia Tour from Florence - A cinematic universe

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12 hours (approx.)

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Overview

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.

What's Included

Private transportation
Visit of 2 boutique wineries
100% private tour
Typical local lunch with 0 km products
Wine tastings
Pickup from your accommodation
Free time in Montepulciano and Pienza
Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.

What To Expect

Florence

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence at 7,30am. Our driver will normally be at your address by 7,15am. We will then drive to the first winery which will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Montepulciano

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Azienda Agricola Ercolani

The winery is located underground of the main town. In the numerous cellars that make up the path of the underground city you will encounter oak barrels of various sizes, small fountains, two authentic Etruscan tombs, the cells where the Ghibellines escaped found refuge, the workshops and the ancient wells .. tradition has it that they throw themselves into it coins to make a fortune! The family Ercolani, who has always been an admirer of art and history, has also recreated 3 small museums. You will tour the entire property and will be introduced to the one of most important wine in Tuscany. The first wine tasting of the day will take place here.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tenuta Fanti

Tenuta Fanti belongs to the Fanti family since 1800. It was transformed from a sharecropping company to a winery, marking an important transition. The property extends across 260 hectares of land: 55 hectares of vineyards, 60 of olive trees and 145 of crops and forest which surround the new wine cellar built in 2004. The soil has a volcanic origin and it is rich in skeleton. The winery converted to organic agriculture, in an attempt to safeguard the territory and improve the quality of the products, while respecting consumers’ health. Here you will have a guided tour of the winery to understand the company’s philosophy, retracing together the various phases of wine production. You will understand the identity of the vineyards during the wine tasting in the panoramic terrace. The wines will be paired with typical Montalcino dishes prepared by the expert hands of their chefs. The experience will be accompanied by a tasting of their extra virgin olive oil.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pienza

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".

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Florence

Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18
If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Val d’Orcia Tour from Florence – A cinematic universe?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025