23- Val D'Orcia with Montepulciano + Cheese and wine tasting at the farm + San Quirico + Capella Vitaleta
Description
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"This itinerary is truly a unique and indescribable experience
Departure from Florence, Pistoia, Siena or Val D'Orcia (8:30 am/ flexible) : Directly from the hotel or meeting point.
1. Montepulciano (10:30 am)
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 city's most emblematic buildings, resembling Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. The square also houses the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Palazzo Cervini, an example of Renaissance architecture, and the Fonte di Gracciano, an ancient water fountain dating back to the 16th century, providing historical charm and tranquility for those strolling the city streets. Corso Street is Montepulciano's main shopping street, full of shops selling typical products of the region, such as cheeses, cured meats, ceramics, and wines. Montepulciano was a setting for some scenes in the movie "Twilight: New Moon."
2. Arrival at Pecorino Farm - Cheese and Wine Tasting with affettati (11:30 am)
VISIT TO THE CHEESE AND WINE FARM WITH TASTING
During the farm visit, you can see firsthand what it means to live a peasant life here in Val d'Orcia. The tour includes a tasting at the table of raw milk cheeses and wine.
3. Val D'Orcia : Stop at a strategic point and beautiful spots on the winding roads with cypress trees of Val D'Orcia to take beautiful photos
4. Arrival at San Quirico (1:00 pm)
Free time for lunch - which will be at a delicious traditional Trattoria in Val D'Orcia.
In San Quirico d'Orcia, you enter a medieval village that exudes the typical charm of Tuscany. The city is famous for its Piazza Chigi, with a beautiful Renaissance garden, and the Collegiata di San Quirico, a church dating back to the 13th century. Strolling through its alleys and squares is like stepping back in time, with the feeling of being in a movie set.
5. Capella Vitaleta (3:00 pm)
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 represents the essence of rural Tuscan beauty. The image of the chapel is often associated with the Val d'Orcia region, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its stunning and preserved landscape.
Next to the Chapel, there is an Italian bar where you can enjoy a drink while admiring the breathtaking landscape. (unique and indescribable experience)
5. Return with arrival at (6:00 pm)-- We will end our tour where 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 Montepulciano, Farm x San Quirico x Capella x Florence)
▪️Tasting at the Pecorino Farm.
▪️The tour will be private and exclusive for you and family/friends.
▪️Official tour guide with Portuguese language support will accompany the group throughout the tour.
▪️We provide a baby seat or booster seat for transporting your children. Please inform the age of the children or baby after purchasing the tour so we can equip the car with the correct seats according to each age.
💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:
1-Pay 25% of the amount through PIX in Brazil with the current tourism 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, it can be done through PIX in Brazil with the current tourism euro exchange rate or transfer to Wise account.
***For payments in PIX Brazil or Wise transfer please request the data via WhatsApp ****
❌ What is NOT included in the tour and must be paid separately and on-site:
🔻Lunch in San Quirico (Restaurant with a menu that allows each person to choose dishes and drinks)