23- Val D'Orcia with Montepulciano + Cheese and wine tasting at the Farm + San Quirico + Capella Vitaleta

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"This itinerary is truly a unique and indescribable experience - combining history, culture, gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes, offering the best of the Tuscany region in a single day"


Departure from Florence, Pistoia, Siena, or Val D'Orcia (8:45/flexible) : Directly from the hotel or meeting point.


1. Montepulciano (10:30)

Montepulciano is a charming medieval town, famous for its Renaissance architecture, panoramic views, and, of course, for 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 iconic 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, 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 regional products such as cheeses, cured meats, ceramics, and wines. Montepulciano was the setting for some scenes from the movie "Twilight: New Moon."


2. Arrival at Pecorino Farm - Cheese and Wine Tasting with Affettati (11:30)

VISIT TO THE CHEESE AND WINE FARM WITH TASTING

During the visit to the farm, you can see with your own eyes what it means to live a peasant life here in Val d'Orcia today. The tour includes a table tasting of raw milk cheeses and wine.


3. Val D'Orcia : Stop at a strategic point and beautiful spots on the winding roads with cypresses 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 exhibits the typical charm of Tuscany. The city is famous for its Piazza Chigi, with a beautiful Renaissance garden, and for 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 cypresses, creating a scene 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 appreciating the breathtaking landscape. (a 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 tourism professional with Portuguese guidance will be with the group throughout the tour.

▪️We provide a baby car seat or booster seat for 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 one's age.

🎁GIFT: Upon purchase, you will receive the complete Tuscany guide with the best: Hotels, agritourisms, restaurants, ice cream shops, cafes, must-see places, and valuable tips! In other words, your travel pocket guide with everything you need to know! You will receive it by email and in PDF to use digitally or print 😉


💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:

1 - Pay the full amount on the website with a card.

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

3- Make only the reservation on the website - without payment at the time (In this case, the 25% payment must be made up to 20 days before the tour, through PIX in Brazil with the current tourism euro exchange rate or Wise transfer to an account)

***For PIX payments in 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:

🔻Lunch in San Quirico (Restaurant with a menu that allows each person to choose dishes and drinks)

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