Val d'Orcia wine and cheese tour: Two wineries, lunch, private

Two wineries, one cheese farm, and the Orcia Valley in a single day

A private, full-day tour of Val d'Orcia combines tastings at a Montepulciano winery and a Brunello estate with a lunch at a family-run cheese farm overlooking the valley. The itinerary includes four to five wines paired with bruschetta at the first stop, a walking visit to Pienza's medieval squares, a tour of pecorino and ricotta production, and five wines from Montalcino at the final winery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The minimum age is 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pienza30m
2. Montalcino2h
3. Val d'Orciapassing by

Wine and cheese tour in Val d'Orcia

• Drive through Val d'Orcia landscape
• Visit Montepulciano winery and taste wines
• Explore medieval squares of Pienza
• Tour cheese farm and factory
• Enjoy light lunch with wine and cheese
• Visit Brunello winery in Montalcino

The experience

Eight to nine hours takes you through three wine and cheese stops across the UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia landscape. You start at a Montepulciano winery around 10 a.m. with an in-depth tour of the cellar led by a professional wine expert, followed by a guided tasting of four to five local reds, each paired with bruschetta topped in locally produced olive oil. From there, the route moves to Pienza, a medieval town built around its Pecorino cheese. You get a quick walking tour and free time to browse the cheese shops before heading into the countryside.

Lunch happens at a sustainable, family-run cheese farm in the Val d'Orcia, where you watch the production of pecorino and ricotta before sitting down to eat. The farm's terrace overlooks the Orcia Valley: one of the most photographed stretches in Tuscany, where the film Gladiator was shot. You eat a light lunch with wine and a selection of the farm's own cheeses. After lunch, the final stop is a Brunello winery in Montalcino, where another cellar tour walks you through the winemaking process before a tasting of five different wines from the region. The drive between stops follows the scenic roads of the Val d'Orcia itself.

A private driver picks you up from your hotel and handles all the driving. You do not arrange transport between stops. The guide speaks English and leads the tastings and tours at each location. Lunch and all wine tastings are included in the price.

What’s included

• Eight to nine hours of private touring.
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• an in-depth winery tour and tasting of four to five wines with bruschetta at Montepulciano.
• a walking visit to Pienza.
• a tour of the cheese farm and lunch with wine and pecorino cheese.
• a cellar tour and tasting of five Brunello wines at Montalcino.
• an English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transport

Operated by Tuscany Luxury Tour NCC

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to spend a full day tasting wines and cheeses at their source. The small group size means unhurried tastings and longer stops at each winery and farm rather than quick visits.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wines do you taste on this tour?

You taste four to five wines at the Montepulciano winery, including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano paired with bruschetta, and five different Brunello di Montalcino wines at the final stop in Montalcino.

Is lunch included, and what do you eat?

Lunch is included at the cheese farm in Val d'Orcia. You eat a light meal with wine and a selection of pecorino cheese made on site.

How much free time do you have in Pienza?

After a quick walking tour of Pienza's medieval squares, you have free time to shop for Pecorino cheese and explore the town before heading to the cheese farm.

What is the cheese farm experience like?

At the family-run cheese farm, you tour the production area to see how pecorino and ricotta are made, then sit down to lunch on a terrace overlooking the Orcia Valley.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. A private driver collects you and returns you at the end of the day.