Full-Day Food and Wine Tour of Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields
by Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€184Overview
This full-day tour from Florence lasts about eleven and a half hours and travels by comfortable GT coach with free Wi-Fi. The trip begins with a two-hour drive through the Tuscan hills to the Val d'Orcia region. During the drive, a multilingual tour leader provides information about the area and its towns. The first stop is Montalcino, where participants walk through medieval streets to visit a Brunello winery. A local producer explains the wine-making process followed by a tasting of Brunello wine. After the tasting, there is one hour of free time to explore Montalcino independently and optionally have lunch. Visitors can walk uphill to the Fortezza di Montalcino fortress to see views of the surrounding hills and vineyards. Next, the tour continues to Pienza for about one hour of free exploration. Participants can visit Il Duomo di Pienza cathedral to observe its Renaissance architecture. The coach then passes by the Cappella Madonna di Vitaleta chapel, a well-known spot framed by cypress trees. The guide points out the nearby filming location used in the movie "Gladiator," known as the Gladiator's Fields. The final stop is Montepulciano for two hours. Visitors can explore the town’s Renaissance buildings and palaces, then visit a winery for a tasting of local Vino Nobile wine accompanied by cheese and light snacks. There is time to purchase souvenirs before returning by coach to Florence, arriving in the early evening. Included in the tour are tastings at wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano, a multilingual tour leader, the option to follow the Gladiator’s Walk route from November 1, free time in Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano, and travel on a GT coach with free Wi-Fi. Lunch, gratuities, hotel transfers, and attraction tickets are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Val D'Orcia
The tour begins with a two-hour drive from Florence to Val d’Orcia through green, rolling hills. The guide shares details about the towns and landscape along the way. Departure is from Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located 5-10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella train station.
120 min
Montalcino
Arrival in Montalcino begins with a guided walk through cobblestone medieval streets to a Brunello winery. A local producer explains the wine-making process before leading a tasting of Brunello wine.
60 min
Fortezza di Montalcino
After the wine tasting, there is one hour of free time for guests to explore Montalcino independently and have lunch if they wish. Visitors can walk uphill to the medieval fortress, which offers views of hills, oak trees, roads, and vineyards. The fortress’s stone walls and towers reflect its historical role.
60 min
Pienza
The tour continues to Pienza for about one hour of free time. The town is located on a hill overlooking the Orcia Valley and was rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town by Pope Pius II. Guests can explore the peaceful town at their own pace.
60 min
Il Duomo di Pienza
A brief visit to Pienza Cathedral follows, located in the historic center. The cathedral features Renaissance architecture with an ornate facade of sculptures and details.
10 min
Cappella Madonna di Vitaleta
The coach passes by the Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta, a small chapel set against green hills and lined by cypress trees. This spot is one of Tuscany’s most photographed locations and was a filming site for the movie “Gladiator.”
10 min
Montepulciano
The last stop is Montepulciano, known for its Vino Nobile vineyards and Renaissance architecture. Guests have two hours to explore the town and visit a winery for a tasting of Vino Nobile wine paired with light snacks. There is also time to shop for souvenirs.
120 min
Florence
The coach returns to Florence, arriving in the early evening after the full-day tour.
120 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Food and Wine Tour of Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields
by Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€184Overview
This full-day tour from Florence lasts about eleven and a half hours and travels by comfortable GT coach with free Wi-Fi. The trip begins with a two-hour drive through the Tuscan hills to the Val d'Orcia region. During the drive, a multilingual tour leader provides information about the area and its towns. The first stop is Montalcino, where participants walk through medieval streets to visit a Brunello winery. A local producer explains the wine-making process followed by a tasting of Brunello wine. After the tasting, there is one hour of free time to explore Montalcino independently and optionally have lunch. Visitors can walk uphill to the Fortezza di Montalcino fortress to see views of the surrounding hills and vineyards. Next, the tour continues to Pienza for about one hour of free exploration. Participants can visit Il Duomo di Pienza cathedral to observe its Renaissance architecture. The coach then passes by the Cappella Madonna di Vitaleta chapel, a well-known spot framed by cypress trees. The guide points out the nearby filming location used in the movie "Gladiator," known as the Gladiator's Fields. The final stop is Montepulciano for two hours. Visitors can explore the town’s Renaissance buildings and palaces, then visit a winery for a tasting of local Vino Nobile wine accompanied by cheese and light snacks. There is time to purchase souvenirs before returning by coach to Florence, arriving in the early evening. Included in the tour are tastings at wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano, a multilingual tour leader, the option to follow the Gladiator’s Walk route from November 1, free time in Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano, and travel on a GT coach with free Wi-Fi. Lunch, gratuities, hotel transfers, and attraction tickets are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Val D'Orcia
The tour begins with a two-hour drive from Florence to Val d’Orcia through green, rolling hills. The guide shares details about the towns and landscape along the way. Departure is from Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located 5-10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella train station.
120 min
Montalcino
Arrival in Montalcino begins with a guided walk through cobblestone medieval streets to a Brunello winery. A local producer explains the wine-making process before leading a tasting of Brunello wine.
60 min
Fortezza di Montalcino
After the wine tasting, there is one hour of free time for guests to explore Montalcino independently and have lunch if they wish. Visitors can walk uphill to the medieval fortress, which offers views of hills, oak trees, roads, and vineyards. The fortress’s stone walls and towers reflect its historical role.
60 min
Pienza
The tour continues to Pienza for about one hour of free time. The town is located on a hill overlooking the Orcia Valley and was rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town by Pope Pius II. Guests can explore the peaceful town at their own pace.
60 min
Il Duomo di Pienza
A brief visit to Pienza Cathedral follows, located in the historic center. The cathedral features Renaissance architecture with an ornate facade of sculptures and details.
10 min
Cappella Madonna di Vitaleta
The coach passes by the Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta, a small chapel set against green hills and lined by cypress trees. This spot is one of Tuscany’s most photographed locations and was a filming site for the movie “Gladiator.”
10 min
Montepulciano
The last stop is Montepulciano, known for its Vino Nobile vineyards and Renaissance architecture. Guests have two hours to explore the town and visit a winery for a tasting of Vino Nobile wine paired with light snacks. There is also time to shop for souvenirs.
120 min
Florence
The coach returns to Florence, arriving in the early evening after the full-day tour.
120 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.