37- Val D'Orcia with Bagno Vignoni + Montepulciano + Tour, tasting and full lunch at the Pecorino cheese farm

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"This itinerary combines history, culture, gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes, offering the best of the Tuscany region in a single day."


Departure from Florence, Siena, Pistoia, or Val D'Orcia: (9:00/ flexible) : Directly from the hotel or meeting point.

1. Bagno Vignoni  OR  Capella Vitaleta (11:00).

Bagno Vignoni: A small thermal village dating back to Roman times. The highlight of Bagno Vignoni is its Piazza delle Sorgenti, a square flooded by thermal waters, creating a unique setting. The place has been famous since antiquity when it was a center for healing and relaxation for the Romans. Bagno Vignoni is a perfect spot for a relaxing and revitalizing break. 

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Capella Vitaleta: The Capella Vitaleta is an iconic symbol of Tuscany. The small chapel, built in the 18th century, is set in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by gentle hills and cypress trees, creating a setting that embodies the essence of rural Tuscan beauty. The image of the chapel is often associated with the Val d'Orcia region. Next to the Chapel, there is an Italian bar where you can enjoy a drink while admiring the breathtaking landscape. (unique and indescribable experience)

2. Arrival at the Pecorino Farm - Tour and Full Lunch (12:00)

GUIDED VISIT TO THE CHEESE AND WINE FARM WITH FULL LUNCH

During the guided tour of the farm, you will see firsthand what it means to live a peasant life here in Val d'Orcia today. You will learn about the daily life on the farm, from the stable to the dairy. The tour continues at the cheese factory where you can learn the secrets and observe the making of cheeses including the traditional Pecorino. The tour ends with a sit-down lunch with raw milk cheeses, wine, cured meats, first course, second course with meat, and dessert. (vegetarian menu available upon request)

3. Photos: Stop at a strategic point and beautiful winding roads with cypress trees of Val d'Orcia to take beautiful photos

4. Montepulciano (3:30 PM)

Montepulciano is a charming medieval town, famous for its Renaissance architecture, panoramic views, and, of course, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine. 

In the vibrant city center, surrounded by impressive Renaissance buildings. Here, you can admire the Palazzo Comunale, one of the most emblematic buildings in the city, resembling Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. The square also houses the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The Palazzo Cervini, an example of Renaissance architecture, and the Fonte di Gracciano, an ancient water fountain dating back to the 16th century, provide a historical touch and tranquility for those strolling through the city streets. Corso Street is the main shopping street in Montepulciano, full of shops selling typical products of the region, such as cheeses, cured meats, ceramics, and wines. Montepulciano was the setting for some scenes in the movie "Twilight: New Moon".


6. Return with arrival at (6:30 PM) - We will end our tour wherever you prefer: At your Hotel or Piazzale Michelangelo for a beautiful sunset, or at Florence's largest shopping mall, I Gigli.

The tour includes :

▪️Round trip transfer. (Florence  x Bagno x Farm x Cypress Road x Montepulciano x Florence)

▪️Full lunch, tasting, and tour of the Pecorino Farm.

▪️The tour will be private and exclusive to you and your family/friends.

▪️Official tourism guide with Portuguese accompaniment will be with the group throughout the tour.

▪️We provide a baby carrier or car seat to transport your children, please provide the age of the children or baby after purchasing the tour so we can equip the car with the correct seats according to everyone's age.


💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:

1-Pay 25% of the amount  through PIX in Brazil with the current tourist euro exchange rate or transfer to Wise account, the rest must be paid on the day of the tour by the same method or in euros.

2-Pay 25% of the amount of the tour at the time of booking with a card. The remainder must be paid in euros on the day of the tour.

3-Pay the full amount at booking :  for full payment at booking, you can do so via PIX in Brazil with the current tourist euro exchange rate or transfer to Wise account.

***For payments in PIX Brazil  or Wise transfer please request the details via WhatsApp ****


❌ What is NOT included in the tour and must be paid separately and on-site:

🔻What is not mentioned above.

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