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- Per booking
- Up to 7 people
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 8 reviews
About this tour
A superb Experience in the wonderful Val d'Orcia between Noble vines & Medieval cities
- Our driver escort will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment) and take you on a drive through the sweet hills of Tuscany.
- 1° stop in Montepulciano for a visit of the Historic Cellars. Here you'll find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile “rest”. We'll taste wines in 2 different cellars.
- For lunch you will taste the famous pasta with "Pici", with delicious meat sauce (Ragù) and tuscan cold cuts
- In the afternoon we will drive to Pienza, the town of the Pecorino cheese. The Pecorino is one of the best cheeses in Italy, especially the version 'sotto cenere' - ('under ashes')
- Afterwards we will visit another farm in Montalcino. After visiting the spectacular vineyards and cellars, the tour will continue with 5 wine tastings in this prestigious winery, where the Brunello has been produced for generations.
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Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
“Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Your driver picks you up at your hotel, B&B or apartment and drives you into the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. We stop at the famous Gladiator movie spots, the cypress-lined hills and wheat fields where Maximus walks home, for your best photos. Then enjoy free time in Pienza, the Renaissance 'ideal town' and home of Pecorino cheese.(1 hr)
- 2
Lunch in Montepulciano at Cantina Ercolani: walk through the historic underground cellars with giant oak barrels where Vino Nobile ages, then enjoy a generous 3-course Tuscan lunch: a rich antipasto with bruschetta, salami, prosciutto and plenty of local cheeses including Pienza Pecorino, homemade pici pasta and dessert, paired with 7 wines, including Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile, Nobile Riserva and a Super Tuscan.(2 hr)
- 3
In the afternoon, a Brunello tasting at Solaria, a top family-run winery in Montalcino: visit the vineyards and cellar, then taste 6 of their wines, including the famous Brunello di Montalcino. In the late afternoon, return to your accommodation.(1 hr 10 min)
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your private driver is also your guide on board: during the drive he shares stories about Tuscany and gives you tips on the main sights to see in each town, so you can enjoy your free time exploring at your own pace.
- Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- 13 wines at 2 family-run wineries: 7 at Cantina Ercolani (Nobile di Montepulciano) and 6 at Solaria, a top Brunello di Montalcino winery
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way
- 3-course lunch at Cantina Ercolani: rich antipasto with bruschetta, salami, prosciutto and local cheeses, homemade pici pasta and dessert
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Arezzo
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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