23- Val D'Orcia with Montepulciano + Cheese and wine tasting at the Farm + San Quirico + Capella Vitaleta

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"This itinerary is indeed a unique and indescribable experience - combining history, culture, gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes, offering the best of the Tuscany region in a single day."


Departure from Florence, Pistoia, Siena, or Val D'Orcia (8:45/flexible): Directly from the hotel or meeting point.


1. Montepulciano (10:30)

Montepulciano is a charming medieval town, famous for its Renaissance architecture, panoramic views, and, of course, for the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine.

In the vibrant city center, surrounded by impressive Renaissance buildings. Here, you can admire the Palazzo Comunale, one of the city's most emblematic buildings, resembling Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. The square also houses the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The Palazzo Cervini, an example of Renaissance architecture, and the Fonte di Gracciano, an ancient water fountain dating back to the 16th century, provide a historical touch and tranquility for those strolling the city streets. The Corso Street is Montepulciano's main shopping street, full of shops selling typical regional products like cheeses, cured meats, ceramics, and wines. Montepulciano was the setting for some scenes in the movie "Twilight: New Moon."


2. Arrival at the Pecorino Farm - Cheese and wine tasting with affettati (11:30)

VISIT TO THE CHEESE AND WINE FARM WITH TASTING

During the farm visit, you can see firsthand what it means to live a peasant life here in the Val d'Orcia. The tour includes a table tasting of raw milk cheeses and wine.


3. Val D'Orcia : Stop at a strategic point and beautiful spots along the winding roads with cypresses of Val D'Orcia to take beautiful photos


4. Arrival at San Quirico (1:00 PM)

Free time for lunch - to be at a delicious traditional Trattoria in Val D'Orcia.

San Quirico d'Orcia, you enter a medieval village that exudes typical Tuscan charm. The city is famous for its Piazza Chigi, with a beautiful Renaissance garden, and the Collegiata di San Quirico, a church dating back to the 13th century. Strolling through its alleys and squares is like stepping back in time, with the feeling of being in a movie set.


5. Capella Vitaleta (3:00 PM)

The Capella Vitaleta is an iconic symbol of Tuscany. The small chapel, built in the 18th century, is set in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by gentle hills and cypresses, creating a scene that represents the essence of rural Tuscan beauty. The image of the chapel is often associated with the Val d'Orcia region, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its stunning and preserved landscape.

Next to the Chapel, there is an Italian bar where you can enjoy a drink while admiring the breathtaking landscape (a unique and indescribable experience).


5. Return with arrival at (6:00 PM) - We will end our tour where you prefer: At your hotel or Piazzale Michelangelo for a beautiful sunset, or at Florence's largest shopping mall, I Gigli.


The tour includes:

▪️Round trip transfer. (Florence x Montepulciano, Farm x San Quirico x Chapel x Florence)

▪️Tasting at the Pecorino Farm.

▪️The tour will be private and exclusive to you and your family/friends.

▪️Official tourism guide with Portuguese assistance will be with the group throughout the tour.

▪️We provide a baby car seat or booster seat for your children, please inform the age of the children or baby after purchasing the tour so we can equip the car with the correct seats according to their age.

🎁GIFT: Upon purchase, you will receive the complete Tuscany guide with the best: Hotels, agriturismos, restaurants, gelaterias, cafes, must-see places, and valuable tips! In other words, your travel pocket guide with everything you need to know! You will receive it by email and in PDF for digital use or printing 😉


💰Payment: You will have 3 payment options:

1 - Pay the full amount through the website with a card.

2- Pay only 25% of the value upon booking with a card. The remaining amount must be paid in euros on the day of the tour.

3- Make a reservation through the website only - with no payment at the time (In this case, the 25% payment must be made up to 20 days before the tour, through PIX in Brazil with the current tourism euro rate or transfer to a Wise account)

***For payments in PIX Brazil or Wise transfer, please request the details via WhatsApp ***


What is NOT included in the tour and must be paid separately and on-site:

🔻Lunch in San Quirico (Restaurant with a menu that allows each person to choose dishes and drinks)

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