Florence: Montalcino, Montepulciano & Val d Orcia with lunch
Val d'Orcia, Florence
Discover the exclusive Tuscany area of Montalcino and Montepulciano on a day trip from Florence. Taste Brunello di Montalcino wine in a boutique winery and savor lunch on an award-winning tour.
Chianti, Val d'Orcia & Montepulciano Wine Tour
This full-day guided tour explores Tuscany’s medieval villages, historic farms, and wine regions, ideal for wine lovers and culture enthusiasts visiting the area.
Highlights
- Discover the medieval village of Montepulciano
- Visit a historic farm in Montalcino with a guided Brunello wine tasting
- Explore Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO site known for Gladiator movie scenes
- Admire hills of the Chianti and Val d'Orcia regions
- Enjoy free time to wander the charming town of Montepulciano
Description
Experience authentic Tuscany through its medieval villages and ancient farming traditions producing world-renowned wine, cheese, and meats. The landscape balances natural beauty with centuries-old rural work across the Chianti hills, known for vineyards and olive groves.
Travel into the Val d'Orcia, a green region of rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, castles, churches, Etruscan villages, and farms along the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage route.
In Montalcino, visit a boutique winery-farm and enjoy a guided tasting lunch featuring Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines, typical local products, and homemade dessert. Following this, tour the cellars and relax in the natural surroundings.
Stop in Val d'Orcia to admire the UNESCO-listed hills that appear in the Gladiator movie. The final destination is Montepulciano, a hilltop town at 600 meters elevation between Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana, famous for its noble wines. Free time allows you to explore steep streets, historic wine cellars, and Renaissance architecture. You can opt to add a second winery visit and tasting in Montepulciano.
Includes
- Premium vehicle transportation
- Montalcino wine tasting at a historic farm
- Sommelier-led wine tasting
- Extra-virgin olive oil and Pecorino cheese sampling
- Lunch with panoramic views
- Bottled water
- Visit to an extra virgin olive oil farm
- Photo service
- Visit to wine cellars in Montalcino
- Free time in Montepulciano
- Licensed tour guide throughout the tour
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
- Bring a camera to capture landscapes and historic sites
- Stay hydrated by bringing water, especially in warmer months
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring suitable clothing for walking and the weather conditions.
