Revel in Tuscany's wine country and hilltop towns on this private day trip from Florence. Traveling by luxury minivan with an expert driver-escort, explore the idyllic hill-towns of Montepulciano and Pienza, learn about Pecorino Cheese in a local dairy and taste this delicious local produce. In Pienza, you will also have free time for lunch. To follow visit a selected winery in the Montalcino area, where you will taste the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine.
Highlights
Mercedes Minivan and English speaking Driver
Pecorino Cheese Tasting at local dairy
Brunello Wine Tasting in selected Winery
Visit Montepulciano & Pienza
Free time for lunch in Pienza (Lunch not included)
Why book this experience? Our tours offer you a more personalized and in-depth experience. Lasting from 9am until 6pm, you will have all the time you need to experience the beauty of Tuscan countryside. Our experienced driver will drive you and will have far more time to interact with you and answer any questions you may have.
You will travel from Florence to the enchanting Val D'Orcia in Southern Tuscany.
First stop will be in Montepulciano, where you will have the time to wander around this picturesque hill town. Then you will be driven to a gorgeous rustic Organic Cheese Farm, just outside Pienza and overlooking the Valley and Pienza itself. Here during a tour of the farm and the dairy you'll learn how the Pecorino cheese is made and aged and you'll have the opportunity to taste it accompanied by a glass of wine.
Then the tour will continue to Pienza - a small town with a high artistic value. You will be given free time to wander around and here you will also have many lunch opportunities (lunch not included).
Next, we will visit a selected winery in the Montalcino wine area, home to the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Enjoy a tour of the winery followed by a wine tasting of three different types of Brunello. After a rewarding Dayin Val D'Orcia, we'll make our way back to Florence where we will arrive at about 6 pm.
Crossing the beautiful Chianti hills we arrive at the Medieval hilltop gem of Monteriggioni, with its still intact walls. Here you can drink in the history and relive the atmosphere of olden times.
Our day tour continues to the stately Siena, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and the traditional Palio horse race. Follow your local guide to the suggestive Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico stands, with its Torre del Mangia. Visit Piazza del Duomo and be impressed by the imposing Cathedral, one of the finest achievements of Italian Gothic.
Next, we drive to San Gimignano, famous for its white wine, the world-renowned Vernaccia, and its skyscrapers, also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO! The visit is free for independent sightseeing, strolling around the narrow streets, and admiring the relaxing landscape.
At the end of the day tour, we move into the Chianti area, with its picture-postcard landscapes. You have the chance to taste the best Chianti red wine in a rustic wine estate along with homemade snacks and a sampling of wines and oil.
Special Discount Offer: Book before March 20th to enjoy a special discount on your visit.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Tuscan winemaking tradition in the heart of Chianti with an experience designed for those who want to experience wine in an authentic and fascinating way.
Depart comfortably from Florence together with a tour leader who during the bus journey will introduce you to the history and curiosities of this enchanting area of Tuscany, rich in vineyards and verdant hills that you can admire during the journey comfortably seated in the Gran Turismo bus. Once at the winery, the tour begins with a warm welcome and a path through the rows, where you will be introduced to the secrets of cultivation, the characteristics of the soil and the grape varieties that give life to the wines you will taste later.
The journey continues with a welcome toast of local sparkling wine, followed by a visit to the vinegar cellar. Here you will discover the art of producing Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the traditional vin santo, two excellences that tell centuries of gastronomic culture.
Once in the tasting room, the guided tasting of seven selected wines will begin, including fresh whites, important reds, elegant sparkling wines and a precious vin santo. Each glass is accompanied by typical local products: the ingredients and dishes vary according to the season, so you can find among others local cold cuts and cheeses, organic extra virgin olive oil, oils flavored with white truffle and chilli, aged balsamic vinegar and a special variant with Certaldo onions always according to seasonal availability.
A complete sensory experience, perfect for those who love wine, culture and the authentic taste of Tuscany. Ideal for international travelers looking for emotions to remember and flavors to tell.
Important information
- Portuguese language is only available for accompanying person; it is not available for explanations in the cellar.
- In order to reserve a seat for children under 4 years of age, it is necessary to select infant.
The privilege to visit the historical and suggestive cellars of a prestigious estate surrounded by ancient vineyards followed by the exclusive tasting experience of five fine wines, extra-virgin olive oil, and delicious local food - Meet your driver at your hotel and through this journey along the enchanting and typical streets of the Tuscan countryside, you'll reach the ancient settlement of Greve in Chianti located on the suggestive Chiantigiana Road: here enjoy the slow and animated village life, observing the locals in the typical artisan workshops located under the arches of the beautiful square, the focal point of the town where the famous explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano was born.
Then, after this enchanting experience, the tour proceeds with the visit to a prestigious wine estate where you are awaited and welcomed by an expert winemaker that will guide you on a private tour of the vineyards and the historical cellars to discover the secrets of the winemaking, followed by a delicious tasting of five fine wines paired with local food.
Fast your helmet and enjoy an unmissable experience discovering the fascinating Hills of Florence guided by a dedicated APP that you can easily download on your smartphone. Appreciate the scents and sounds of the world around you and easily reach with your electric Vespa places otherwise hard to join, such as the fascinating Fiesole, known for its historical Roman Theatre, its natural paths, its medieval buildings, the gentle Villas and spectacular views of Florence and the valley below.
Always surrounded by wonderful landscapes on your way, take the road until Piazzale Michelangelo, a terrace in the city that will offer you beautiful panoramas of Florence roofs and monuments and the Arno River. Finally, after descending through the scenic Viale Dei Colli, take your time to relax and enjoy a pleasant Tasting of local products accompanied by a Tuscan glass of wine in a small authentic Food&Wine bar of the Oltrarno district.
Important information
It is included insurance for collision, theft and vandalism.
This tour is available only if provided by your own smartphone.
This tour is for advanced drivers, previous experience driving Scooter or Vespa is compulsory.
