Tour door Toscane met kleine groep Montepulciano, Montalcino en Cortona
Beschrijving
Ga op een boeiende reis vanuit Florence om de meest iconische pareltjes van Toscane te ontdekken. Begin in Cortona, een dorp op een heuveltop van Etruskische oorsprong dat beroemd is geworden door Under the Tuscan Sun, waar u de middeleeuwse charme verkent en een atelier van meesterkeramiekambachtslieden (of traditionele ambachtelijke winkels) bezoekt. Ga verder naar Montepulciano voor een proeverij van vijf heerlijke wijnen, waaronder de prestigieuze Nobile en Brunello di Montalcino, en geniet van een lichte lunch in een historische ondergrondse kelder (indien optie geselecteerd). Reis vervolgens door de prachtige Val d'Orcia, een UNESCO-werelderfgoedlocatie, met schilderachtige stops, waaronder filmlocaties van The Gladiator. Eindig in Montalcino, een middeleeuws stadje met een 14e-eeuws fort en een adembenemend uitzicht, waar u kunt genieten van de rijke wijncultuur van de regio. Keer terug naar Florence met blijvende herinneringen aan de tijdloze schoonheid, geschiedenis en smaak van Toscane. (*) indien niet beschikbaar, zal het worden vervangen door een bezoek aan authentieke ambachtelijke winkels, met typische werken Tourvolgorde kan variëren
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Reisroute
Vanuit Florence brengt de reis u naar Cortona, een van de oudste en charmantste dorpen van Toscane. Cortona ligt op een heuvel in de Val di Chiana en is beroemd geworden door de film Under the Tuscan Sun. Het heeft een Etruskische oorsprong, wat blijkt uit de imposante muren eromheen, die dateren uit de 4e eeuw voor Christus. Het dorp biedt een perfecte mix van middeleeuwse architectuur, authentieke sferen en lokale cultuur, waardoor het een niet te missen bestemming is voor wie op zoek is naar tijdloze schoonheid en authenticiteit.
De volgende stop is Montepulciano: in deze boeiende Renaissancestad krijgt u de kans om de prestigieuze Nobile di Montepulciano wijn te proeven in een charmante en historische ondergrondse kelder, de geheimen van de productie te leren kennen en de kans om flessen te kopen tegen aantrekkelijke prijzen. Na de inbegrepen proeverij heb je vrije tijd voor de lunch (niet inbegrepen) in een typische trattoria en om de schoonheid van het historische centrum te verkennen, beroemd als de set voor films zoals New Moon en de serie Medici: Meesters van Florence met Dustin Hoffman en Richard Madden.
Als u verder gaat naar de Val d'Orcia, komt u in het hart van een van de meest schilderachtige gebieden van Toscane, waar u de iconische landschappen van glooiende heuvels bezaaid met cipressen kunt bewonderen, wereldwijd bekend om hun onuitwisbare schoonheid en erkend als UNESCO-erfgoed. Onderweg naar Montalcino spot je de decors van beroemde films zoals The Gladiator – een perfecte gelegenheid om iconische foto's te maken.
De laatste stop is Montalcino, een charmant stadje op een heuveltop, omringd door de glooiende landschappen van de Val d’Orcia. Wereldwijd bekend als de thuisbasis van Brunello, een van de meest prestigieuze wijnen van Italië, biedt Montalcino een authentieke smaak van Toscaanse traditie, geschiedenis en schoonheid. Geniet van de middeleeuwse sfeer, het schilderachtige uitzicht en de diepe verbinding met de lokale wijncultuur.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- De tour wordt bevestigd bij minimaal 4 deelnemers
- (*) indien niet beschikbaar, zal het worden vervangen door een bezoek aan authentieke ambachtelijke winkels, met traditionele en typische werken van het dorp
- Geen vegetarische of glutenvrije opties beschikbaar
Beoordelingen(30)
Excellent experience, a beautiful trip with stops in beautiful and historic cities. Special thanks to our guide, Francesco, for excellence, attention and service.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Alexandre, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering some of Tuscany’s beautiful historic towns and that Francesco’s attention and professionalism made your journey even more special. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany again soon! Warm regards from Tuscany, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
Francesco was a very good tour guide. He was very friendly and kept us updated with the timing. Knowledgable.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you for your kind words! We’re pleased to know that Francesco’s friendly approach, knowledge, and careful attention to the timing helped make your day enjoyable and smooth. Exploring Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Cortona is a wonderful way to discover a quieter side of Tuscany. We hope to see you again! Kind regards from Italy, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
Francessco was a fabulous guide! Informational and personal
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Chloe, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that Francesco made your journey through Tuscany’s charming towns both informative and personal. These historic places have so many stories to tell, and we’re happy you enjoyed discovering them with us. We hope to welcome you back for another beautiful Tuscan experience! Arrivederci and see you soon, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
Great day visiting some of the lesser known places in Tuscany, perfect if you want to explore more of Tuscany outside of Sienna etc.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Kate, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering some of Tuscany’s lesser-known gems beyond the most famous destinations. Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Cortona offer a wonderful glimpse into the authentic beauty and character of the region. We hope to welcome you back to explore even more of Tuscany! Warmest wishes from the Tuscan countryside, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
Marta is a great guide. She’s kind, thoughtful and personable. Our day was extremely hot and she thought ahead about keeping us cool and in the shade. Notably, she asked if we’d like to get a shuttle up the steep hills of Montepulciano and we all agreed. It really added to the experience, eliminating the long climb to the top and saved us all the heat and exhaustion of walking. For future tours I would say it’s a must to be included in all your tours to Montepulciano. My husband and I especially enjoyed the wine tasting with a light lunch. Cortona and Montalcino were lovely and worth the stops. Rogero is a courteous and good driver. This tour was perfect to give my husband and I a brief introduction to the area so we can be prepared to return with our family.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Teresa, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're delighted that Marta's care, attention, and thoughtful suggestions helped make your day comfortable despite the summer heat. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed Montepulciano, Montalcino, Cortona, and the wine tasting, and we'll gladly share your appreciation with both Marta and Ruggero. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Tuscany very soon. Warm greetings from Italy, The Caf Tour & Travel Team
We booked this tour for our family of 4, 2 adults & 2 kids. Upon arrival, the tour operator informed us they did not have confirmation of our 2 kids' reservations. We did not get to go on the tour and spent over $830 for the four of us, which was paid in full months prior to the date of the tour. We were told by the tour operator that their "system" must have had an issue and there was simply not enough space for our family of four. The exact same thing happened to the family we were traveling with - the 2 adult were confirmed and the tour operator did not have their child confirmed. Since all 3 kids are minors (ages 14 and under) we were not going to leave them in Florence for the day while the adults left. Additonally and suspiciously, since this was to be a small group tour and there was a large Mercedes van being worked on right behind the tour operator, we are wondering if they simply couldn't take us due to mechanical issues with the vehicle. Of course, that is speculation on our end. Since reaching out to Viator about this, we have been given the runaround, told that the tour operator said we arrived late to check in for the tour (which is not true), and that because of that, we were in violation of the policy and thus everyrthing was out fault. Also, we weretold we will not receive a refund. At the end of the day, regardless of what time we had shown up, the tour operator told us there was no room for our children, nor our friend's child. That is the bottom line. We should not have to pay for something when what occurred was in no way our fault. Needless to say, after planning a 12-night trip to Italy and being excited for this and all other experiences we had planned, including 4 other tours booked through Viator, this was not only disappointing, but Viator has handled this matter egregiously and unprofessionally. I will never book anything with Viator again unless they make this right.
Dear Jessica, We are sorry that this experience did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify several important points, as the description provided in this review does not accurately reflect what occurred. First, the refund was not declined because you arrived at the meeting point after the scheduled departure time, when the tour had already left. As clearly stated in the terms and conditions accepted at the time of booking, late arrival is treated as a no-show and does not entitle guests to a refund or rescheduling. We acknowledge that a system issue affected the visibility of the children’s reservations, and we regret that this technical error occurred. We are reviewing the matter internally. Nevertheless, even without this issue, your late arrival meant that participation would no longer have been possible, as the tour had already departed. Therefore, the refund policy would have applied in exactly the same way. Regarding the Mercedes van mentioned in the review, it belonged to another tour operator and was entirely unrelated to your booking. Unfortunately, the presence of another company’s vehicle near the meeting point does not mean that it was available for our guests, nor could we simply place passengers booked on our tour into another operator’s vehicle. We fully understand that missing a planned excursion is disappointing. At the same time, our policies regarding punctuality, missed departures, refunds and rescheduling are clearly communicated before booking and apply equally to all guests. We regret the technical booking issue, but the decisive factor in this case remains that late arrival. Warm regards
Excellent tour of Tuscany! Riccardo was an excellent guide and provided lots of information about each town we explored and made it fun to learn. He provided good recommendations for food/shopping. The bus was very comfortable and clean. Be prepared for quite a bit of driving between towns as well as walking up/down hills in each town, it's a full day! Totally worth the trip to see these areas outside of Florence!
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review of your Tuscan experience with us. We are delighted to hear that Riccardo helped make your journey both enjoyable and enriching, sharing stories, local insights and recommendations that added even more value to the day. Exploring gems like Montepulciano, Montalcino and Cortona truly offers an authentic taste of Tuscany, and we are so happy you found the experience worth every moment. We hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable discoveries across beautiful Italy. Warm greetings from Tuscany, Caf Tour & Travel Team
Really enjoyed the tour. We did a small tour - us 4 and 2 others. Our guide, Leo, was amazing. Really informative, kept us up w everything throughout the tour. Having a guide like him really made the tour a great experience. The three towns were beautiful. The wine tour was cool as well. Alessandra (wine tour guide) was fun and jovial. Thus far this was one of our favorites.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that this became one of your favorite experiences so far. Leo will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention throughout the day helped make the tour so memorable. We are also happy that you enjoyed the beautiful towns, the wine experience, and Alessandra’s engaging and cheerful approach. We hope to welcome you back soon to discover even more of Tuscany’s hidden treasures. A warm arrivederci from Italy, Caf Tour & Travel
Fantastic great for people with mobility issues. Lao was knowledgeable and easy going. Really knew how to take care of his people. Would do again.
Good morning from CAF Tour & Travel! Dear Kathleen, We are very pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable and comfortable day in Tuscany and that Leo provided attentive and knowledgeable care throughout the tour. We hope to see you again in the future for another experience with us. Best wishes, CAF Tour & Travel Staff
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our small group tour of Cortona, Montepulciano, and Montalcino! We had the opportunity to explore the towns and learn their interesting history. To add to the experience, we had a great wine tasting in Montepulciano. Our guide, Leo, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights into the region’s history and guided us to some fantastic dining and shopping spots. Thank you, Leo, for making our trip an unforgettable experience!
Good morning from CAF Tour & Travel! Dear Julio, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Cortona, Montepulciano, and Montalcino. It’s great to know that Leo’s knowledge and recommendations helped make your trip even more special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable Tuscan adventure! Best regards, CAF Tour & Travel Staff
