Swap the busy streets of Rome for the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Val D’Orcia on this full-day private tour from Rome. Choose between a chauffeured tour or upgrade to include an English-speaking guide. Visit the Renaissance village of Pienza, have a stop for lunch (own expense) in the medieval town of Montalcino, and take a tour of Montepulciano, home of the world-famous ‘Nobile di Montepulciano’ wine.
HOTEL, B&B, OTHER
7:00 AM
ORCIA VALLEY : view of the idyllic landscapes of this beautiful Natural Park.
SIENA : with its medieval architecture, the towers and characteristic alleyways that give to the city its proud and elegant aspect. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the main town square, is one of the most unique italian squares, and holds the historical Palio, an horse race involving all the districts, called contrade, of the city. We can suggest you some restaurants and wineries famous for their quality as well as scenic locations. However if there is a particular place you have heard about and would like to visit, please let us know and we will try to include it, so make sure you book your services in advance. We can also organize personalized wine tasting tours to other famous wine producing estates around Tuscany.
PIENZA : standing high atop a hill dominating all the Orcia Valley with extraordinary views. The ideal city of the Renaissance, created by Silvio Piccolomini who later became Pope Pius II. You can admire The Cathedral, The Papal Palace, The Town Hall, the lovely central square.
SAN GIMIGNANO : a magnificent example of a Medieval urban town where you will have time to visit the village and its splendid squares, palaces, churches and the magnificent towers.
