Description
This Val d'Orcia day trip from Florence trades the city for a long day among cypress-lined roads, vineyards, olive groves and hilltop villages. You travel in an air-conditioned GT coach with a multilingual tour leader, with hills and cypress-lined roads passing by the window.
The first stop is Montepulciano, known for its Renaissance buildings and its wines. You get free time to wander the historic center, look into artisan shops and enjoy the views over the countryside. Lunch comes next, a traditional Tuscan meal in the hills with two local reds to taste, Rosso di Montepulciano among them, plus water and coffee.
In the afternoon the route goes on to Pienza, where you can stroll through narrow lanes and browse small boutiques, and ends at Montalcino, famous for its wine and its medieval looks, to explore at your own pace.
- Coach transport and tour leader
- Wine tasting and lunch
- Free time in all three towns
It is a full day, back in Florence in the evening. The leader helps with translation during the tastings, which run in English. Expect a moderate amount of stairs and walking; the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. The itinerary can shift a little, but every stop is still on the list.