Siena Trip Overview
Taste Tuscany’s delicious cheeses and the great Brunello di Montalcino red wines on a full-day private guided tour. See the beautiful Val d’Orcia and receive a tour of an organic dairy farm followed by a cheese tasting. Visit the beautiful Renaissance gem that is the hilltown of Pienza and enjoy lunch at your own leisure. Explore the hill town of Montalcino, and taste the rich flavours of the famous Brunello wine directly from a producer. Visit the farm, tour the cellars and learn more about this memorable nectar.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Taste Tuscany’s delicious cheeses and the great Brunello di Montalcino red wines on a full-day private guided tour. See the beautiful Val d’Orcia and receive a tour of an organic dairy farm followed by a cheese tasting. Visit the beautiful Renaissance gem that is the hilltown of Pienza and enjoy lunch at your own leisure. Explore the hill town of Montalcino, and taste the rich flavours of the famous Brunello wine directly from a producer. Visit the farm, tour the cellars and learn more about this memorable nectar.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Buonconvento, Buonconvento, Tuscany
Your local English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation for the start of your private tour, and travel south past Buonconvento and into the UNESCO protected val d’Orcia, past iconic postcard views through the most panoramic sceneries. Stops for photo opportunities are frequent.
Stop At: Pienza, Pienza, Tuscany
Visit a local organic farm to view the animals and to taste the pecorino sheep cheeses and goats cheeses that are made in their dairy. Taste the local extra virgin olive oil and enjoy stunning views of the neighbouring hills. Continue your tour towards Pienza, the famous Renaissance Town that was built by Pope Pius II.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza Pio II, Pienza Italy
Visit the town of Pienza with its stunning views and architecture. Visit the Cathedral (free of charge) and browse the quiet streets and boutique stores. Enjoy some food or a full meal at your own leisure
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany
After visiting Pienza, enjoy a comfortable drive to the hilltop town of Montalcino, Siena’s last bastion of defense against Florence and renowned for its red wines, extra virgin olive oil and honey. A brief visit to the town to be introduced to the area before visiting a local winery to tour the cellars and taste the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wines! After a winery tour, comfortable drive back to Siena and your accommodation.
Duration: 2 hours
