Siena Trip Overview
Where picturesque views and breathtaking scenery met art and an outstanding food tradition, we are in Val d’Orcia, unsurprisingly UNESCO world heritage.
Driving around rolling hills and cypresses linen road, we will focus on tracking down the highest quality Pecorino cheese and red wines. We will head first to Montalcino, medieval village that offers many attractions, from monuments to exquisite wines, this is the land of Brunello, top quality wine that has made this village famous all over the world. A local winery will host us, after a guided tour of the cellar, we will have lunch in an exclusive contest pairing typical Tuscan food with their Brunello wines.
It is then the turn of Pienza, this pleasant city, situated in Val D’Orcia’s heart. Let us be amazed by the views that surround the village. We will conclude the day with a cheese tasting in a traditional ‘bottega’ where you will be able to taste various kind of Pecorino cheese the local product of the area.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Siena, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siena, Toscana, Italy
Where picturesque views and breathtaking scenery met art and an outstanding food tradition, we are in Val d’Orcia, unsurprisingly UNESCO world heritage.
Driving around rolling hills and cypresses linen road, we will focus on tracking down the highest quality Pecorino cheese and red wines. We will head first to Montalcino, medieval village that offers many attractions, from monuments to exquisite wines, this is the land of Brunello, top quality wine that has made this village famous all over the world. A local winery will host us, after a guided tour of the cellar, we will have lunch in an exclusive contest pairing typical Tuscan food with their Brunello wines.
It is then the turn of Pienza, this pleasant city, situated in Val D’Orcia’s heart. Let us be amazed by the views that surround the village. We will conclude the day with a cheese tasting in a traditional ‘bottega’ where you will be able to taste various kind of Pecorino cheese the local product of the area.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castello Tricerchi, Strada Provinciale 45 del Brunello, Km 1700 Località Altesi, 53024, Montalcino Italy
The estate is situated on the north side of Montalcino and extends for 400 hectares, of which thirteen are cultivated as vineyards.
In the centre stands the castle, originally built in the thirteenth century by the Altesi family and completed in 1441 by the Tricerchi family. It served as a fortress for pilgrims marching to Rome on the Francigena road.
Here you will visit the fortress and have luch with a taste of one of the most fine wine in Tuscany, the Brunello of Montalcino.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 53026 Pienza, Province of Siena, Italy
Pienza is considered one of the most Amazing routes in the whole Italy. Here you will have a free time to enjoy a walk in these romantic city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Grande a Montepulciano, Pazza Grande, 53045, Montepulciano Italy
Montepulciano is a mandatory stop, medieval city sorrounded by hills full of vines. Best known for its Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, which you will taste and enjoy.
Duration: 1 hour
