Full Day in the Val D'Orcia (from Siena)

Explore the Tuscan countryside with a full day tour from Siena to Val D'Orcia. Traveling by private car and in the company of a local expert in history, art, and culture, this full day tour covers both the artistic and gastronomic highlights of the area. Tour Medieval and Renaissance hill towns and a Brunello di Montalcino winery, taste locally produced cheeses, all while enjoying spectacular panoramas along the way. The tour includes a car service that will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to Pienza, Montalcino, Abbey of Sant'Antimo, and a local winery.

You will have the opportunity to sample locally produced sheep's-milk or pecorino cheeses while exploring the town and have lunch at a local trattoria in Montalcino. At the Abbey of Sant’Antimo, your guide will unfold the chapter of Italian history for you. The tour ends with a visit to a local winery to see the operation and have a tasting while learning about the classification of Italian wines and understand the climatic conditions necessary to produce the Sangiovese grapes integral to Brunello wines.

This tour is perfect for those looking to explore the Tuscan countryside and experience the culture and history of the region. With an expert guide, you will be able to learn about the origins of the region and the nearby Via Francigena, as well as the classification of Italian wines and the climatic conditions necessary to produce the Sangiovese grapes integral to Brunello wines. The tour ends either back in Siena city center or at your accommodation.