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

5.0(4)Florence1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Val d'Orcia Private Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

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.

60 min

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.

Admission included90 min

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.

180 min

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.

60 min

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".

15 min

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.

Highlights

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

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Visit of 2 boutique wineries
Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day
100% private tour
Typical local lunch with 0 km products
Wine tastings
Pickup from your accommodation
Free time in Montepulciano and Pienza
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

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

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance

Reviews(4)

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Hajdi S
December 22, 2022
Best experience ever

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Can not recommend it enough! Angel and his team are the best, and meeting Angel was the hidden gem of the trip. So much knowledgeable. We will go back to do the other tours aswell!!

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed your time with us, accompanied by Angel. He sends his best regards.

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Brandon_R
June 19, 2022
The perfect tour to fully experience Tuscany

The highlight of our honeymoon was our private tour with Angel! He was knowledgeable, easygoing, and planned everything impeccably. He also gave us space and time to enjoy the sites on our own, while still pointing out what we should pay attention to. He scheduled tastings at two different delicious wineries and the lunch on the farm was one that we will never forget. If you want to see some of the most beautiful spots in Tuscany and have someone plan the perfect trip, go with Angel.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We are happy Angel managed to augment your experience and make your honeymoon unforgettable. He sends his regards! Kind wishes, Enotropea Team

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Kathleen F
February 15, 2020
Very professional and great value for money

My family of three decided to take this tour wile visiting Florence. It was the best choice we could have done. The driver was really professional, organized our whole day perfectly (considering we had a child with us) we have great memories of that day. My husband loves to take pictures and the scenery was beautiful. Couldn't recommend more.

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Operator response

Thank you for the kind words! Regards, Enotropea Team

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