Tuscany: Val d'Orcia and wine tasting
Hills, cypresses and a family winery: postcard Tuscany in one day from Rome.
The experience
Description
The gentle hills of the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are postcard Tuscany: rows of cypresses, stone farmhouses and Renaissance villages like Pienza and Montepulciano.
The highlight of the day is the winery tasting, with renowned red wines, Pienza pecorino and extra virgin olive oil. You travel comfortably by minivan, with no driving, parking or restricted zones to worry about.
The route
Itinerary
Departure from Rome
Drive to Val d'Orcia with a breakfast stop.
Pienza
Stroll the Renaissance town and taste pecorino cheese.
Family winery
Vineyard visit with a three-wine tasting and light lunch.
Montepulciano
Free time among squares, wine shops and hill views.
Back to Rome
Estimated evening arrival at Termini.
What's included
- Round-trip minivan transfer
- Guide in Italian and English
- Three-wine tasting with a light lunch at the winery
Not included
- Dinners and wine shop purchases
- Tips and personal expenses
Meeting point
Rome, Termini — minivan departure, pick-up at central hotels on request
Difficulty: Easy
Requirements and good to know
- Minimum age 18 for the wine tasting
- Long day: evening return expected
- Comfortable shoes for the hilltop towns