Private Tour: Medieval Val d'Orcia by Minivan from Florence
Description
Leaving from Florence, this 9-hours tour by air-conditioned minivan will let you dive into the breathtaking and delicate Val d'Orcia. In this valley you will visit famous Medieval Montepulciano and Pienza. Apart from art and architecture, these towns are specially renowned for their food and wine specialities. Have you ever tried Noble Wine, the Supertuscan Pietrose or tasted weathered Pecorino? Along this tour you will have the chance to do so.
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Itinerary
Arrive in val d'orcia in about 2 hours drive from Florence. Val d'Orcia is a stunning region in southern Tuscany, known for its picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and charming medieval villages. Famous for its UNESCO World Heritage status, the area is renowned for its vineyards, olive groves, and cypress-lined roads. Visitors can explore beautiful towns like Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano, while enjoying world-class wines such as Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Val d'Orcia offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and Italian charm.
Walking through the city center and visit the antique cellars Noble wine tasting. Montepulciano is a historic hilltop town in Tuscany, known for its Renaissance architecture and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Famous for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, one of Italy’s top red wines, the town features charming streets, beautiful squares, and impressive landmarks such as the Piazza Grande and Palazzo Comunale. With its rich history, local wine, and scenic beauty, Montepulciano offers an authentic taste of Tuscany.
See the city center and walk in the main streets Pienza is a charming hilltop town in Tuscany, known for its Renaissance architecture and breathtaking views of the Val d'Orcia. Famous for being the birthplace of Pope Pius II, it boasts UNESCO World Heritage status. The town is renowned for its Pecorino cheese, local markets, and stunning piazzas, including Piazza Pio II. Pienza offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and beautiful landscapes, making it a must-visit destination in Tuscany.
Montalcino is a medieval hilltop town in Tuscany, renowned worldwide for its Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s finest wines. The town offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and the Val d'Orcia, and is known for its historic sites such as the Fortress of Montalcino. With its charming streets, local wineries, and rich history, Montalcino is a perfect destination for wine lovers and those seeking to explore the heart of Tuscany.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up at your accomodation will be at the start time of the visit
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
Reviews(10)
Tuscany is beautiful, the driver is very good! It was a day to keep in memory. Film landscape, medieval city... Perfect day.
Estimado Huésped, ¡le agradecemos su maravilloso comentario! Nos alegra mucho que haya disfrutado de la belleza de la Toscana, de la profesionalidad del conductor y que haya vivido un día tan inolvidable entre paisajes y ciudades medievales. Saludos cordiales, ACCORD Team
Tour was great, we visited beautiful landscapes, with stop for photos along the way and 1 hour in the main cities (Montepulcino, Pienza, Montalcino) In addition to a tasting of amazing wines with cheeses and lasagna. The guide Luigi was sensational, gave us various explanations about history and culture in addition to being very friendly. We like it too much!
Prezado Hóspede, agradecemos pelo seu excelente feedback. Ficamos felizes que o tour tenha sido fantástico e que tenha apreciado as paisagens, as paradas para fotos e as visitas a Montepulciano, Pienza e Montalcino. Também nos alegra saber que a degustação e o guia Luigi tornaram a experiência ainda mais especial. Atenciosamente, ACCORD Team
Our guide Simone was prompt in picking us up and took us to many marvelous locations in southern tuscany. He provided interesting history and anecdotes about many sites during our drive and then he had detailed recommendations on the highlights to see, eat, drink, and experience at each one of our stops. He was incredibly generous with his time and we were all very grateful for his patience as we hit a huge amount of traffic on the way home. Every single person in my family fell asleep as poor Simone endured the long drive home. We absolutely loved this adventure and we were so grateful for Simone's kindness and expertise.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful and detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that Simone provided such a punctual, knowledgeable, and caring service, guiding you through the beautiful locations of southern Tuscany. It is a pleasure to know that his insights, recommendations, and patience—especially during the challenging return journey—made your experience so memorable. Your kind words will certainly be shared with him. Kind regards ACCORD Team
Both Pienza and Montepulciano were beautiful hill towns and the Tuscan countryside around both at its best in Spring. Both towns are very steep and anyone with even slight mobility issues needs to think carefully about this day out. Our guide did his best to help us navigate the challenges but we did find the tour exhausting.
We were thrilled to be paired with Francesco as our tour guide / driver again (we had him in 2022). The drive through Val d'Orcia and the views at Pienza were breathtaking. We had a wonderful time at the Talosa Winery with Nicholas which was most informative. Our stop at Pienza for lunch was so memorable - lunch at Tratoria de Luna was superb - and the late afternoon sunset views were amazing. What a great way to spend Thanksgiving Day!
Dear Kathy, thank you for your wonderful appreciation words! We're delighted to know we were able to provide a so nice and good Thanksgiving day. We're happy you had Francesco once again and we're happy to hear he was again a good choice. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us and we do hope to have you back with us for another good and lovely day, again! Best regards, ACCORD Team
The tour covers a beatifil drive through magnificent Tuscon sceneries. We covered a reasonable number of visits to Tempuo St Biagio, Montapulciano, Pienza and Montalcino. Each had their charm and beauty... We are over the moon with the experience. The tour operator communicated eith us several times becore the trip start and we were picked up in front of our accomodation the day of the trip by Simone, in a clean and very spacious van. Simone, was extremely helpful, and friendly. He explained multiple facts about the historical and geographical aspects of our visiting towns. He was very flexible and accomodated our stop/ start times whenever wecwanted to spend time in a place. We were very lucky to have him as our driver. Strongly recommend this Tour Operator and Simone!
Dear Guest, what a wonderful review!! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Val D'orcia is a marvelous area full of history and wine traditions. To have drivers like Simone is one of our best things! We're happy to hear he was able to make you live such an amazing day by letting you discover what the place has to offer. Hopefully, you'll choose ACCORD for your next visit, once again! Best regards ACCORD Team
Relaxed and beautiful day seeing Tuscany and the beautiful towns of Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino. Simone was a great driver, very relaxed and chilled experience.
Dear Guest, we're very happy to hear the experience was so good and we were able to let you live the trip and the visits in the best way. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us and we hope you'll choose ACCORD your next visit, again. Best regards ACCORD Team
Stefano was a wonderful driver / guide. He was very knowledgeable on the area and offered great recommendations for places to dine.
Dear John, thank you for your review and for your kind words! We always try to provide the best experience for all of our clients, so that they can discover as much as possible of our beautiful region, so we are glad to see that we succeeded. Come back to Florence soon! Best regards, ACCORD Team
Crossing the Val d'Orcia with beautiful landscapes, gentle hills, olive groves and vineyards and discovering two charming villages: Pienza & Montepulciano where it is good to walk. Visit a cellar for a wine tasting (the famous Nobile di Montepulciano) and olive oil accompanied by cold cuts and pecorino. Everything was perfect! We thank and warmly recommend our excellent guide/driver "Marco the Italian" with whom we had a very good feeling and who made us spend an unforgettable day! "Sylvano le Suisse" and family
Thank you very much for leaving us such a good review, it's comments like yours that reward our daily hard work. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and we are glad to inform the chauffer/guide that you were pleased with his service. We look forward to see you again on one of our tours!
This was an awesome trip. Our driver spoke good English and drove us around to see countryside views that we told him we were hoping to see. He had great knowledge of the area and the history of wineries, local specialties, agriculture, etc. He even found a farm to table restaurant that was off the beaten path and managed to get us in to a already full dining hall for a fantastic meal. It was a great day.
