Exclusive Val d'Orcia Tour from Florence - A cinematic universe for wine lovers | La Vacanza Travel

Exclusive Val d'Orcia Tour from Florence - A cinematic universe for wine lovers

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: Italy, Tuscany, Florence
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  • 12 hours
  • Florence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany by visiting the enchanting Val d’Orcia, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The area is famous for the movies "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Gladiator".

The tour is a symbiosis between sightseeing, food and wine pairing and tasting. You will roam around the streets of the medieval towns of Montepulciano and Pienza. You will visit two family-run wineries and taste a wide spectrum of prestigious wines, ranging from 100% Sangiovese (including the exquisite Brunello di Montalcino) to a mixture of wine varietals, unique in nature.

Lunch will be served at an organic farmhouse and restaurant that takes pride in producing high-quality products. Apart from a multi-course lunch, you will also feast on different types of raw milk cheeses, homemade bread and extra virgin olive oil.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Check-in and departure.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Tuscany

First stop of the day. You will roam around this medieval town, atop a hill in southern Tuscany. Full of elegant Renaissance buildings, it is a must-see for travellers.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Azienda Agricola Ercolani, Via di Gracciano Nel Corso 82, 53045, Montepulciano Italy

The winery is located underground of the main town.
In the numerous cellars that make up the path of the underground city you will encounter oak barrels of various sizes, small fountains, two authentic Etruscan tombs, the cells where the Ghibellines escaped found refuge, the workshops and the ancient wells .. tradition has it that they throw themselves into it coins to make a fortune!
The family Ercolani, who has always been an admirer of art and history, has also recreated 3 small museums. You will tour the entire property and will be introduced to the one of most important wine in Tuscany. The first wine tasting of the day will take place here.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Tenuta Fanti, Localita Podere Palazzo 14, 53024 Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino Italy

Tenuta Fanti belongs to the Fanti family since 1800. It was transformed from a sharecropping company to a winery, marking an important transition. The property extends across 260 hectares of land: 55 hectares of vineyards, 60 of olive trees and 145 of crops and forest which surround the new wine cellar built in 2004. The soil has a volcanic origin and it is rich in skeleton. The winery converted to organic agriculture, in an attempt to safeguard the territory and improve the quality of the products, while respecting consumers’ health. Here you will have a guided tour of the winery to understand the company’s philosophy, retracing together the various phases of wine production. You will understand the identity of the vineyards during the wine tasting in the panoramic terrace. The wines will be paired with typical Montalcino dishes prepared by the expert hands of their chefs. The experience will be accompanied by a tasting of their extra virgin olive oil.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Pienza, Pienza, Tuscany

Pienza is the second medieval town you will visit in Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, it is considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Visit of 2 boutique wineries
  • Wine tastings
  • Typical local lunch with 0 km products
  • Free time in Montepulciano and Pienza
  • Private transportation
  • Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day
  • Pickup from your accommodation
  • 100% private tour
  • Entry/Admission - Azienda Agricola Ercolani
  • Entry/Admission - Tenuta Fanti

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is included and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.


Departure Time

07:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours


User's Reviews

Hajdi S

22 Dec, 2022

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Can not recommend it enough! Angel and his team are the best, and meeting Angel was the hidden gem of the trip. So much knowledgeable. We will go back to do the other tours aswell!!

Brandon_R

19 Jun, 2022

The highlight of our honeymoon was our private tour with Angel! He was knowledgeable, easygoing, and planned everything impeccably. He also gave us space and time to enjoy the sites on our own, while still pointing out what we should pay attention to. He scheduled tastings at two different delicious wineries and the lunch on the farm was one that we will never forget. If you want to see some of the most beautiful spots in Tuscany and have someone plan the perfect trip, go with Angel.

Kathleen F

15 Feb, 2020

My family of three decided to take this tour wile visiting Florence. It was the best choice we could have done. The driver was really professional, organized our whole day perfectly (considering we had a child with us) we have great memories of that day. My husband loves to take pictures and the scenery was beautiful. Couldn't recommend more.

Soniacurieses

28 Sep, 2019

Excelente tour con Angel, volveremos el próximo año Los vinos que probamos han sido de los mejores en mi vida El paisaje, los quesos y la información q Ángel nos dio no tiene precio No cinco estrellas, DIEZ

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Best experience ever

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The perfect tour to fully experience Tuscany

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