Val d'Orcia Wine Tour: Brunello & Montepulciano from Florence

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Guide in English, Spanish or ItalianFrom 15 Nov · 08:30

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Two Tuscan wines in one day, tasted where they're made

You'll taste two major Tuscan wines in their cellars, walk through a UNESCO-protected landscape, eat lunch at a winery, and spend free time in medieval towns: all without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. Hotel pickup from Florence and return in the evening are included, along with an expert multilingual guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Val d'Orciapass by
2. Montalcino1h 15m

Val d'Orcia wine tour and tastings

• Visit Montepulciano freely
• Wine tasting and cellar visit in Montepulciano
• Admire Val d'Orcia landscape
• Free time for city exploration and lunch
• Wine tasting and cellar visit in Montalcino

The Experience

"The vines know the soil better than any of us," our guide Marco said as the bus wound into Val d'Orcia, and you understand what he means the moment the landscape opens up: rolling hills planted in cypress and olive, the kind of view that made UNESCO call it a world cultural heritage site. The Val d'Orcia wine tour from Florence takes you through Montepulciano first, where you'll taste Nobile di Montepulciano in a working cellar, then down into the valley itself, then up to Montalcino for Brunello: two of Tuscany's most serious reds, both tasted where the grapes grow. It's not a rushed thing. There's free time in each town to walk, eat, sit in a piazza if you want to.

The day starts with a pickup from Florence and moves through three stops. Montepulciano comes first: a medieval hill town where you get time to wander before the cellar visit, then a traditional lunch at a local winery with cured meats, handmade pasta with Tuscan ragù, and the wines you've just tasted. After that, you drive through Val d'Orcia itself, the landscape that makes you understand why people write about Tuscany instead of just visiting it. Montalcino is the last stop, higher up, older, where Brunello di Montalcino gets made: a bigger, more structured wine than the Nobile, and the cellar visit shows you why. Wine tastings happen in English with translation support, so you're not guessing what you're drinking.

A moderate amount of walking and stairs is involved (you're in hill towns, after all), but the pace is set by the group, not by a clock. The itinerary can shift depending on winery schedules, but Pienza and Montepulciano are always included, and the stops stay the same. You get water and coffee on the bus, WiFi if you need it, and a guide who knows the region well enough to answer the questions that come up when you're actually tasting wine in the place it comes from. The return to Florence happens in the evening, so it's a full day but not a sprint.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Florence.
• expert multilingual guide.
• wine tastings in Montepulciano and Montalcino cellars with snacks.
• traditional lunch at a local winery with cured meats, pasta with Tuscan ragù, and wine.
• free time in Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Pienza.
• water and coffee on board.
• WiFi on the bus.
• return to Florence in the evening.

Days and timesDaily except Wed · 08:30

AgesAges 13+ · 3 to 12 years · Under 3 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Meet our staff at Florence Coach Station Villa Costanza”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste serious Tuscan wines in the cellars where they're made without arranging your own transport, cellar visits, or lunch: the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the landscape.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

3 to 12 years; under 3, free.

How long is the tour?

A full day, with pickup from Florence in the morning and return in the evening. The exact duration depends on traffic and winery schedules, but plan for roughly 10–12 hours door-to-door.

What wines do you taste?

Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, both tasted in working cellars. You'll also taste Rosso di Montepulciano and receive snacks with the tastings.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A traditional lunch at a local winery with cured meats, pasta with Tuscan ragù, and the wines from your tastings.

Do I need wine experience?

No. The guide provides context during tastings, and explanations are given in English with translation support when needed.

Is there free time in the towns?

Yes. You have free time in Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Pienza to explore, eat, or rest as you prefer.

What if I don't drink alcohol?

Water and coffee are provided on the bus. You can skip tastings and still enjoy the landscape, towns, and lunch.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The order of stops can shift due to winery schedules, but you'll always visit Pienza, Montepulciano, and Montalcino, and taste both wines.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The towns are built on hills with uneven streets. Bring a light layer. Tuscany can be warm during the day and cool in the evening.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. The tour includes pickup from Florence hotels and return in the evening.