Looking for an unforgettable experience in some of the most impressive places in Tuscany? Tuscany is not far from Rome, so do not miss the chance to join this 12 hours private tour experience in the UNESCO Heritage of Val D’Orcia with its three “must see” medieval villages of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano.
Meet our driver and our tour guide at the reception of your centrally located hotel at 07.30 am, and get a relaxing 2 and a half hours journey in a comfortable vehicle toward Tuscany. We will cross Umbria region and we will access in the Val d’Orcia, which is located in the south of Tuscany. The landscape of this territory has become so famous all over the world, its gentle hills with its infinite vineyards will make you fall in love with this land and you will immediately understand why many famous people have chosen Tuscany as a place to live.
Our first stop is Montalcino, world renowned wine making town celebrated for its Brunello di Montalcino. We will arrive by 10.00 am and, with our tour guide, you will enjoy a pleasant walk in this magnificent medieval village. Here you will be enchanted by the outstanding charm of the tiny village itself, a labyrinth of cobbled streets, quaint wine shops and Romanesque-style churches. Next you move up to the peak of the town, up to the majestic Medieval Fortress, where a magnificent sight will take your breath away: sunny rolling hills, ancient oaks, picturesque olive groves, scenic country roads winding through perfect vineyards and isolated cypress trees atop hills.
After the visit in Montalcino, in just 30 minutes ride we will be in Pienza, the “ideal city”. Again our tour guide will show the beauties of this village which is so unique in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, this town was completely rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town in 1458 by Pope Pius II. The main attractions here are situated in Piazza Pio II, where you’ll find the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the town hall, Piccolomini Palace, and Borgia Palace. Aside from its unique architecture, Pienza is very famous for its tasty Pecorino cheese. So, during the stroll, you will enjoy a great Cheese Tasting in the hearth of the village with a selection of the three best local cheese with typical salami and wine.
At 02.30 pm approximately we leave from Pienza and in just 20 minutes we will be in Montepulciano, one of the Tuscan settings selected to shoot the Twilight series and many other famous movies. Walking with our tour guide through the narrow medieval alleys of this city, along its churches and beautiful palaces and with its typical craft shops, will take you back in time. From one of these alleys there is access to a terrace where you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the magnificent Val d'Orcia. The undisputed symbol of this city is the Nobile di Montepulciano wine, and we have kept for you the most beautiful experience of the day. In the heart of Montepulciano, in a cellar with natural caves, we will take a short tour along the caves where this precious wine is carefully preserved in its barrels. This special experience is just for fews, and the end of the tour you will be delighted by a complete wine tasting with the 3 most famous Montepulciano wines and other delicious local products.
After our time in Montepulciano, at 05.30 pm we will start our jouney back to Rome. You will arrive at your accommodation in Rome at approximately 07.30 pm. It has been a long day but we are sure that the charme and magnificence of Tuscany will be in your hearth and in your memories for very long time.