Full Day Tour to Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields with Wines
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Full Day Tour to Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields with Wines
By Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
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A wine lover’s paradise, Tuscany is home to countless vineyards that can sometimes leave visitors overwhelmed. On this day trip from Florence, your guide introduces you to acclaimed Tuscan wineries in the Orcia Valley (Val d’Orcia) region for wine tastings with local experts. Free time is included in the hill towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano, and there’s even a pecorino tasting in Pienza, too.
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Ages 0-99, max of 45 per group
Duration: 11h 30m
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Highlights
- Relax on a coach journey and concentrate on the Orcia Valley scenery
- Explore Montalcino and Montepulciano as you wish, with ample free time
- Learn about the wider Tuscany region and its hill towns from a local guide
- Sample renowned Tuscan wine and cheese in the towns from which they originate
- Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
- Expert multilingual Tour Leader
- Free time in Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano
- Visit to a wine cellar in Montalcino with tasting of the world-famous Brunello wine
- Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the famous “Vino Nobile" and cheese pairing
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attractions tickets not included in the product
- Entry/Admission - Il Duomo di Pienza
- Travel from Santa Maria Novella station in Florence to the Tuscan countryside and then hop out in Montalcino, the home of Brunello wine. With your guide, call in at an acclaimed winery to taste its wares and learn about the estate’s history from the site’s wine expert. Continue with a walk through the town to admire the narrow lanes and surrounding countryside and then travel onward to Pienza. Here, explore the quintessential Italian hill town on foot, and sample its famed pecorino cheese. Before your return to Florence, there’s time for one last stop in Montepulciano, another hilltop town, famous for its namesake wine. Visit a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano cellar for a tasting and look around as you learn about the town and its delicious wine. Your day trip ends with a drop-off back in central Florence.
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- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyTOURS & 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!
End:- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6367P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- English and Spanish are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in Italian, German, Portuguese or French a minimum of 4 pax is required
- The order of the visits may change and Montepulciano could be the first stop
- Disinfected radio units will be provided, and headphones will be single-use. Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough; it is not necessary to print it out.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6367P16
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- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyTOURS & 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!
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- yomari850 contributionsA waste of timeThe first vineyard was a bit boring, we didn't get to see any actual vineyard at all, we just spent in indoors and at the end a few minutes in the garden, you'd expect they offer you at least one glass but they don't, if you want you'll have to buy it The second vineyard was much nicer but we arrived at after sunset so we couldn't see anything, we should've came to the second vineyard first to enjoy the outdoors and the vineyards I thought it's a waste of time to be honest,Written December 3, 2024
- 173jri0 contributionsVarious experiences in the Tuscany region in one dayGabrielle is the best tour guide, offering kind explanations and a great sense of humor. “And Luca is the best driver. Thanks to them, we were able to travel comfortably.”Written December 2, 2024
- Kkamo08130 contributionsBest guide Gabrielle Best driver Luca Thank them for their kindnessBest guide Gabrielle Best driver Luca Thank them for their kindness. They made a my perfect tour in Toscana. It will be a great memory in my life.Written December 2, 2024
- K7914IKsarahb0 contributionsFamily fun in Florence!Matthew and Stefano were spectacular. Matthew was a legit long time chef born and raised in Florence and took time to explain all the steps with story telling to go along about his life in Florence. Took 3 children in their twenties and we laughed the whole time. We made the most delicious Ragu and tomato sauce with Tagliatelle and Ravioli. We will surely use the recipes again and again and will think of this experience! Unforgettable Florence experience! Do with your family and / or friends!!Written December 1, 2024
- J6742SQbridgetm0 contributionsGreat morning of cooking and local cultureReally lovely cooking morning with the ciao team. We had a nice mix of people from different countries and made some lovely recipes. We particularly liked the traditional ragu bolognaise which was completely different to how we make it in England but delicious and rich. The tiramisu could have done with some alcohol but again maybe that is a British thing! Overall a lovely morning and a break from all the great sights seeing in Florence.Written November 30, 2024
- 634mickyl0 contributionsTuscan views and wine 🍷What an amazing day spent with Ilaria and Constentino. They showed us a beautiful Tuscan countryside. Thank you for a wonderful day.Written November 29, 2024
- bscollier0 contributionsAn amazing experience!The guide and the driver were very informative , friendly, and professional. An amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone.Written November 29, 2024
- 576cherieg0 contributionsSiena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and wine tasting - amazing tour!Amazing tour. Our guide Martina was fantastic, very friendly, very knowledgeable and always ready to help. Saw three amazing towns and we even fit in wine tasting. I would highly recommend this tour.Written November 26, 2024
- 696branta0 contributionsMust do tour while visiting Florence!Gabriele the guide and Antonio the driver were awesome! More than expected. Gave history of Florence and the winery’s we visited. We will definitely book other tours with them when we visit again!Written November 26, 2024
- 985brendanj0 contributionsOne of the best winery experiences I’ve been onBeautiful winery’s and a great bus trip and guide to both. Great wine, food, and experience. Bus guide and winery guides were super informative and helpful the entire way.Written November 26, 2024
- johnscr2220 contributionsHighly recommended.This tour was well worth the money. Both wineries were excellent and would highly recommend taking the time for the trip. This was very educational and the wine and food was very good.Written November 26, 2024
- O4598JHjohnf0 contributionsFirst wine tasting in ItalyIt was such a wonderful experience - the views, the drinks, the hosts, the company, etc. I 10/10 would do it again and recommend it to a friend!Written November 26, 2024
- callumb5130 contributionsWine tastingGabriele hosted a really fun tour and was very entertaining on the bus! Thank you so much! Would very much recommend and come again!Written November 26, 2024
- Vacation6966620 contributionsChianti Wine ToursAwesome experience! Exactly what we expected when planning this excursion into Tuscany area. Our travel guide and hosts at the two wineries we visited were all excellent story tellers of the areas and histories of the winemaking. This tour was absolutely worth the time and money!!Written November 26, 2024
- sonyag7520 contributionsHalf day Chianti vineyard escape from FlorenceGabrielle was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. The two vineyards we visited had wonderful wines and delicious snacks, including vegetarian for me, which was very much appreciated. Our driver, Antonio, navigated the narrow roads getting us there and back safely. We enjoyed our tour immensely.Written November 26, 2024
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Don
Carlisle, PA29 contributions
Fair value for the travel cost of bus alone, but tour guide was little more than a shepard and the reversed order of towns from advertised itinerary severely limited free time in Montepulciano. No real guide information beyond reading the same itinerary (in English and Spanish) that comes straight from the website. Beyond the bus rides and wine tastings, which are easily available in both towns, there is zero information on the history of the towns or the region.
Written October 12, 2022
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Madeline
Rhodes, Greece5 contributions
It was a very nice trip with beautiful landscapes in Val d’Orcia, we passed by the Gladiator film location in Tuscany. Kosimo is a very good driver . Claudia our guide she was friendly, but her English was not good we bearly understood when she was speaking while she was reading a presentation from the papers.She also translated into Spanish for the group and I understood better the Spanish translatation. Comparing to the trip in Chianti the organization to Val d’Orcia was not that great. The wine tasting, especially the first one was not that great, we arrived at the winery around 10 am and was not a good time to drink wine in the morning. After that we arrived in Pienza and we didn’t have enough time to visit the city. On the other hand we stayed longer at Montepulciano, even smaller city where not much things to see and the wine tour which was it was a free tour offered by the winery not something dedicated for us.
Written October 1, 2024
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RobertCMelb
Melbourne, Australia81 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We took the Val D'Orcia tour, with wine tasting paired with cheese in Montepulcino and wine tasting in Montalcino, plus a visit to Pienza. Checking in with Ciao Florence was smooth, as was the entire tour, leaving around 8.15 am and returning early evening ahead of schedule. The rich green hues of Val D'Orcia on a sunny day in late spring are magnificent, particularly set alongside the warm stone of the buildings in the three towns we visited. The views from Pienza were particularly good. As well, each of Montepulcino and Pienza had interesting historical churches and other buildings to visit, with somewhat less in Montalcino. We aren't wine buffs, so for us the wine tastings were a mildly interesting extra, but the wines seem to be appreciated by our more knowledgeable fellow travellers. AUD150 or so each for the tour is a significant outlay, but the price compares well with other similar tours and it is not easy to get to see Val D'Orcia any other way if you're not travelling by car. Overall, this tour was one of the most enjoyable days of our Italian holiday, and well worth the expense. Thoroughly recommended.
Written May 29, 2024
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pnaj
Coto de Caza, CA10,753 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This was a nice day out of Florence on Dec 31. The bus (coach) was clean, the driver drove safely, the tour leader was charming and gave a good overview of the locations we visited. The wine and cheese tasting at Fattoria della Talosa in Montepulciano was delicious. In Pienza we had enough time to see the gorgeous view behind the duomo, we enjoyed a nice lunch in our own, and we did a bit of shopping. Next we went to Montalcino for wine tasting (no cheese or nibbles) at Padelletti. Recently released Brunello can be tough to love so we did not enjoy it as much. Thankfully we had enough free time afterward for a stop at Enoteca di Piazza (where over 100 wines can be sampled) where we were able to try a few favorites from various wineries. This tour is a nice intro to two different wine areas and to the beautiful countryside. For people wanting to do a bit of tasting without driving or hiring a private driver this tour is a good option. It’s a LOT of ground to cover in one day but it was a great day even in winter! As we departed Montalcino, even though it was already almost dark on New Year’s Eve, the tour leader and driver made a special stop at Santa Maria del Soccorso so that we all could admire and take photos of the sunset across the valley!
Written February 3, 2023
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Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a beautiful review.
We are glad to read that you enjoyed your experience with us.
The Val d’Orcia area offers amazing panoramas and views, and the mediaeval villages are simply breathtaking.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and nice words.
We hope to see you soon.
Have a nice day,
Ciao Florence Staff
Written February 4, 2023
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1960Bella
Burlington, Canada2 contributions
Aug 2022
Wonderful day spent touring the Tuscan country side. All 3 towns were lovely places to explore without the usual throngs of tourists. The 2 winery tours were informative and the wine and cheese pairings were delicious. Our tour guide, Renata, worked tirelessly to share her knowledge of the area as well as translating between 3 languages effortlessly. Kudos to our amazing driver, Franco, who negotiated hairpin turns and roundabouts with ease and care. I highly recommend this day trip!
Written August 7, 2022
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Courtney H
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Jun 2024 • Family
Absolutely amazing tour and so worth the money!! Sara was a great guide for us and gave lots of information about the areas we visited. Pienza was our personal favorite, we had a great lunch there (per Sara’s recommendation). Would recommend to anyone looking to explore rural areas of Tuscany that are less busy and very relaxing.
Written June 23, 2024
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Philip C
25 contributions
Excellent tour, we got to visit some beautiful places and sample some delicious wines and cheeses. Our guide Constantine was excellent, full of charisma and knew all the answers to our groups questions. Paul our coach driver navigated some difficult terrain but we felt safe at all times. Overall we felt we were in good hands throughout the entire 12 hour tour. Definitely recommended as you experience the beautiful Italian countryside and UNESCO protected region with stunning vineyards, olive and cyprus trees, which you wouldn't normally see on a city break.
Written May 4, 2022
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Megan D
Tigard, OR3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We recently took the Full Day Tour to Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields with Wines, and unfortunately, it didn’t meet our expectations based on the description. If you’re simply looking for transportation to see the smaller towns of the area, this tour will serve its purpose, but if you’re hoping for a more traditional guided experience, this isn’t the tour for you.
First, the description of the tour should be updated, as it is not what most people would envision when they read "tour." The guide, Marina, was understandable when directly reading off notes but had difficulty with conversational English. Unfortunately the majority of the time she struggled to understand what people were asking. Additionally, the tour is conducted in both English and Spanish, but several times, the information was provided in Spanish without any equivalent in English.
Additionally, the lunch option was absolutely terrible. The wine was undrinkable and the entire experience was overpriced for the overall quantity and quality.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the wine tastings were underwhelming. The servings were very small, much smaller than what we’ve experienced at other tastings, and this left us feeling unsatisfied, especially given the focus of the tour.
Overall, we wouldn’t recommend this tour if you’re looking for a well-organized, informative, and enjoyable experience. While we appreciate the opportunity to visit some beautiful locations, the tour didn’t live up to our expectations, and we likely wouldn’t choose it again.
First, the description of the tour should be updated, as it is not what most people would envision when they read "tour." The guide, Marina, was understandable when directly reading off notes but had difficulty with conversational English. Unfortunately the majority of the time she struggled to understand what people were asking. Additionally, the tour is conducted in both English and Spanish, but several times, the information was provided in Spanish without any equivalent in English.
Additionally, the lunch option was absolutely terrible. The wine was undrinkable and the entire experience was overpriced for the overall quantity and quality.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the wine tastings were underwhelming. The servings were very small, much smaller than what we’ve experienced at other tastings, and this left us feeling unsatisfied, especially given the focus of the tour.
Overall, we wouldn’t recommend this tour if you’re looking for a well-organized, informative, and enjoyable experience. While we appreciate the opportunity to visit some beautiful locations, the tour didn’t live up to our expectations, and we likely wouldn’t choose it again.
Written November 10, 2024
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DMi
Glasgow, United Kingdom3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence. The guide Fredirico was great and very knowledgeable; he was fluent in both English and Spanish, and provided equal time to both languages when providing information. Value for money for the tour was excellent, and it provides a very authentic experience of Tuscany. The wine tasting at each location was very enjoyable, and the wine was excellent.
Written August 30, 2024
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Thank you very much!
Written September 2, 2024
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Alessandra G
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
The driver Joe was very punctual and make the trip most efficient, Claudia also help with the time management of the spots, regarding the spots is the trip I would’ve like if we got to see more of the towns since the wine tours were quite quick and mostly involved just the drinking of wine without much explanation. Compare to other wine tastings I had have it leaves me wishing for a more detailed experience. Otherwise it was an interesting tour with a trilingual guide who does her best to make sure everyone understands the explanations. While there were some rude, nasty people on the bus she behaved in a lost professional way.
Written August 31, 2024
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Dear customer, thank you for sharing with us your point of view. We're happy you appreciated the tour and our staff, we'll take note of your sensation and we'll try for sure to improve this aspect!
Written September 3, 2024
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I will be staying in Florence, will I be picked up from my hotel and returned back once tour is completed?
Written February 22, 2024
Nesta excurção existe 2 opções : Tour em ingles e padrão. O que é padrão?
Written August 5, 2022
I am going to be in the area beginning of November and would like this tour but there are no dates. If there is no tour do you have something similar
Written June 8, 2022
Is it possible to bring a piece of luggage in the car and get off at Montepulciano?
Written January 1, 2020
Qual é a vinícula de mpntalcino visitada no passeio?
Written September 25, 2019
Is the wine tasting included in the cost? And since it's nearly 12 hours long, is lunch provided/included?
Written August 29, 2019
Yes wine was included. We opted for the lunch on your own version of the tour. We found a great little restaurant and had time for lunch on the stop.
Written September 3, 2019
Does the tour guide speak English?
Written August 12, 2019
How many people were on this tour and what time did the tour return any option for sunset
Written August 1, 2019
we were fortunate that in late May we only had 20 people in a small mini bus. it is a full day, amazing experience however doubt you will see a sunset without staying overnight. sunset isn't until much later in the evening during the summer months.
Written August 1, 2019
Four of us would like this trip but we are staying in Siena. Is it possible to be picked up there?
Written July 19, 2019
I don’t know. That would be a question for the tour company. I find it good to ask because the tour companies are so accommodating.
Written July 20, 2019
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