Tour Details

Duration: Approximately 7 to 8 hours
Meeting Point: Customizable (Orvieto, Florence, or direct meet-up in Val d’Orcia)
Availability: Daily (subject to availability)
Tour Type: Private tour with winery and cheesemaker visits
Includes:

• Guided wine tastings at premier Val d’Orcia wineries

• Visit to a local cheese producer specializing in Pecorino di Pienza

• Scenic drive through Tuscany’s famous landscapes, with stops in Pienza, Montepulciano, or Montalcino

• Expert insights into wine and cheese pairing

What to Expect

This immersive journey through Val d’Orcia’s rich food and wine culture includes:

• Wine tastings at renowned estates – Visit handpicked wineries producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, some of the most prestigious wines in Italy. Enjoy expertly guided tastings with winemakers who will explain the unique characteristics of these wines.

• Artisanal cheese tasting in Pienza – Explore the town known as the capital of Pecorino cheese. Visit a local cheese producer to learn about the traditional methods used to make Pecorino di Pienza, a sheep’s milk cheese with varying degrees of aging, each offering a unique flavor profile.

• Breathtaking landscapes and charming villages – Drive through the rolling hills and cypress-lined roads that define Val d’Orcia, stopping in medieval villages like Pienza, Montepulciano, or Montalcino, where history and gastronomy intertwine.

• Perfect food and wine pairings – Learn the art of pairing Tuscan cheeses with local wines, guided by experts who share the stories behind each product.

Travel Information

Getting to Val d’Orcia:

• From Orvieto: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

• From Florence: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by car.

• From Rome: Approximately 2.5 hours by car.

Transportation Options: Private transfers can be arranged for an additional cost. Guests may also choose to self-drive or meet the guide directly in Val d’Orcia.