Montalcino and the Val d'Orcia

A full day excursion with private driver and car to the Val D'Orcia area of Tuscany for a day of wine and cheese tasting.

In the Val D'Orcia, Italy's "Golden Valley", where the colors of dry clay and golden earth share the hills, dark green moss and undergrowth cover the base of rocky crags and old farm houses, the gentle colors found in the orderly lines of vineyards mix with the silver grey of the olive groves.

The hilltown of Montepulciano, is renowned for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine. Its narrow streets and beautiful piazzas are lined with distinguished Italian Renaissance palazzos, wine cellars with 13th century grottoes, gastronomy shops, cafes and wine stores.

You will visit a local winery for a taste of Vino Nobile.

In the medieval hilltown of Montalcino, famous for Brunello wine, you can stroll the narrow streets, stop at an Italian wine shop, honey and gastronomy stores, or outdoor cafes, or sip some Brunello at the medieval fortress, now an enoteca.

Brunello di Montalcino made its appearance in the middle of the 19th century, prepared by Clement Santi from a selection of Sangiovese Grosso grapes, the larger-berried clone of the Sangiovese variety. This dry wine is one of the best Italian reds. It's a strong, structured and tannic wine and it has a very long life.

A tasting of the Brunello wine will be included.

Pienza,sits on a hill with sweeping views over the vast Val d'Orcia with undulating fields dotted with olive groves and farmhouses leading up to Monte Amiata. A sunny walkway with marvellous panoramas takes you along one side of town past the Street of Fortune, Street of Kisses..

Inclusions

Private car with English speaking driver at your disposal 8 hours

Nobile wine and cheese tasting at Gattavecchi cellars in Montepulciano

Brunello wine tasting at Poggio Antico estate in Montalcino

Not Included

Lunch

All items not specified

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

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2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.