Day Trips from Tuscany to Montalcino

The Val d’Orcia is one of Tuscany's most picturesque areas, but scarce public transportation and confusing rural roads make exploring on your own tricky. Leave the driving to a professional and focus on views of the UNESCO-listed landscape on this tour of Pienza and Montepulciano from Florence. Marvel at historic architecture and rolling hills, plus enjoy a light lunch and tasting of local Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines.

Taste your way through Tuscan wine country on a private, full-day tour from Florence. Travel through the scenic Orcia Valley and visit the birthplaces of several prized Italian wines. Explore the medieval villages, tour historic wine cellars and vineyards, or savor a farm-fresh lunch (own expense): your private driver and guide customizes the itinerary for you. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 7 passengers per vehicle.

With spotty public transportation and winding rural roads, the Brunello di Montalcino wine country can be tricky to explore on your own. Discover the history and flavor of one of Italy’s premier wines with ease on this full-day tour from Florence. Travel through the Tuscan countryside to the Brunello hills and the village of Montalcino. Visit a small, family-run winery to learn about traditional production methods and taste renowned varietals like Brunello DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino DOC. Savor a farm-fresh lunch of Tuscan specialties at the estate, and finish the day with more tastings at another local winery.