From Florence: Val d'Orcia Region Private Wine Tasting Tour

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ID: GYG437548-788671
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Country: Italy

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Discover the Val d'Orcia region on this private wine-tasting day trip from Florence. Admire the rolling hills and landscapes of the region and sample wines in Montepulciano and Montalcino.
Spend a day within the iconic landscape of the Tuscan hills, visit Montepulciano and its historic cellars. Admire the landscape of the rolling hills of the Val d'Orcia, taking pictures like in postcards, among avenues of cypresses, vineyards and olive trees. In the afternoon, taste the famous Brunello di Montalcino.

Itinerary:
Meet our driver at your location and start your tour in the Tuscan hills.
We will cross the hills, among vineyards, olive trees and rows of cypresses, until we reach the city of Montepulciano, to visit the "Underground Wonders" of the town. We will visit the main square of the town, the ancient Government Palace and a Historic Cellar: here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC "rest".
In Montepulciano you will have your first wine tasting experience with Vino Nobile, Super Tuscan and Rosso di Montepulciano.
For lunch, our driver will be able to suggest a typical Tuscan farmhouse, where to have a delicious Tuscan lunch.
After lunch, we will cross one of the most beautiful wine roads, between postcard hills and incredible vineyards until we arrive in Montalcino for a wine tasting in a prestigious farm, where this delicious wine has been produced for generations. In fact, this family was one of the first to start the production of Brunello and has maintained over time a very high quality and a passion that has been handed down for generations. After the visit of the cellar and an explanation on the production of Brunello, the tasting will begin.
Here we will taste 5 types of wines, including Rosso di Montalcino. Two types of Brunello Docg a Super Tuscan and a delicious Rosé. At the end of the tasting, we will return to Florence.

Highlights

  • Take the most beautiful photos of the Tuscan countryside
  • Taste the intense flavors of Tuscan wines: Nobile and Brunello
  • Discover the ancient medieval cellars of Montepulciano
  • Relax and spend a day in the Tuscan countryside away from the town

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our English-speaking driver - escort will pick you up at your location (hotel or apartment) at 9.00 AM. Welcome sign always PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO + your name Tour aboard our comfortable 8 Seats Mercedes Minivan or similar IMPORTANT: We can also pick up and drop off customers at private addresses, apartments or B & B, without extra charge. It is only necessary to indicate your correct address in the notes.
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Florence
  • 4 Wine tastings in winery cellar in Montepulciano
  • 4 Wine tasting in winery farm in Montalcino
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Visit of the vineyards
  • Visit of Historical Cellar in Montepulciano
  • Private transportation
  • Local expert driver escort
  • All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.