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Visit one of the most prestigious wine cellar in the town of Montepulciano for a Nobile di Montepulciano wine tasting with salami, pecorino cheese and bruschettas. Drive to Pienza, a medieval village in the UNESCO Val d'Orcia. Explore Montalcino and the hamlet of Bagno Vignoni. Soak into a therapeutic spa for as long as you want. An unforgettable full Tuscan immersion week!
- Suggested Number of Days: 7 to 10
- Suggested Airports to fly in/out: Florence or Pisa/Rome
- Transportation: Private cars and drivers
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Itineraries
Day 1
FROM ROME TO TUSCANY
Arrive at Fiumicino Airport and transfer to Chianciano Terme. Check-in. Welcome Dinner!
Day 2
MONTEPULCIANO AND PIENZA
Our guide and driver will be waiting for you at your hotel. Depart to visit one of the most prestigious wine cellar in the town of Montepulciano for a Nobile di Montepulciano wine tasting with salami, pecorino cheese and bruschettas. Then we drive to Pienza. For its undeniable beauty of art and history, in 1996 UNESCO declared this village a World Heritage Site. There are many reasons why it is worth visiting Pienza: its history, monuments and gastronomy. Pienza begins its development from the Fifteenth Century, by Pope Pius II who was born there. Return to hotel late afternoon.
Day 3
MONTALCINO AND BAGNO VIGNONI
Meet with the guide and driver at 9am and depart for a tour of Montalcino and Bagno Vignoni. Visit a wine estate in Montalcino for a Brunello DOCG wine tasting and then stop at Bagno Vignoni, a unique hamlet built around its “bath-square”, formed by the natural thermal waters of the area.
Day 4
VAL D'ORCIA
Visit the Italian Garden of Villa La Foce: a beautiful villa overlooking the Val d’Orcia landscape, which was a symbol of the partisan resistance during World War II. Visit our friend Beppe, the owner of one of the best local farms. Beppe will teach you about the production of the delicious Pecorino cheese and you will taste his different aged masterpieces!
Day 5
VAL D'ORCIA AT YOUR LEISURE + COOKING CLASS
Morning at leisure. We suggest you visit the Chianciano Terme medieval center with ancient churches and small cafes, or the Etruscan Archaeological Museum, located close to the downtown center. Later in the day enjoy a full experience with our mamma chef guiding through recepies and authentic ingredients of Tuscany. Dinner to follow.
Day 6
THEIA THERMAL POOLS
This is your treat! Enjoy the complimentary half day admission to the Theia Thermal Pools in Chianciano Terme where you can relax in four outdoor and three indoor pools with thermal waters at 36°C.
Day 7
DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Fiumicino Airport.
- 6 night in 4*Superior hotel in Chianciano Terme
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Breakfast every morning
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3 dinners with 3 courses and 2 glasses of wine
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Transfer from and to Rome Fiumicino Airport
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4 days Private transfers with driver
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English speaking guide for 3 days
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Pecorino Cheese tasting in the UNESCO paradise of Val d’Orcia
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Wine tasting in Montepulciano. Sample the famous Vino Nobile!
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Wine tasting in Montalcino. Brunello DOCG
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Visit the Italian Garden of Villa La Foce in Val d’Orcia
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Half-day admission to the Thermal Pools Theia in Chianciano Terme
NOT INCLUDED IN OUR ITINERARIES
- Airfare.
- Trip cancellation, interruption and medical insurance.
- Gratuities and city hotel taxes.