Located in the region of Tuscany, Castiglione d'Orcia provides beautiful sceneries of the hilly Italian countryside, outstanding historic architecture, and opportunities for top-notch wine-tasting.
Welcome to Castiglione d'Orcia - the medieval gem of Italy! Your private driver will meet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure.
After breakfast and enjoying the breathtaking countryside views in the morning, you meet your private driver and head to the picturesque city of Siena for a guided tour. During the tour around this lovely medieval city, you visit all major attractions, including the Cathedral of the Duomo which is famous for housing the works of artists like Nicola Pisano, Ghirlandaio, Ghiberti, Donatello, and Jacopo Della Quercia.
Then you head to the Piazza del Campo - a shell-shaped building that is well-known for organizing the most exciting horse races.
After the tour, you return to the farm hotel in the Tuscany region and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meet your driver in the morning and start your trip with a visit of Pienza, the area known for the wonderful Pecorino di Pienza cheese, which gets its name from the word pecora, Italian for "sheep". You visit the rustic organic cheese farm that sits on top of a hill overlooking the entire Val d’Orcia and even Pienza itself. Here the local cheese producer shows you how the pecorino sheep cheese is made and the many stages of aging from soft and fresh to hard and complex.
Later you carry on to Montepulciano, a small village of Etruscan origin and one of the most beautiful hill towns in Tuscany. After some free time in the Montepulciano historical center you visit a traditional winery in a small farm. Here you enjoy tasting one of the most famous Italian wines: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The Nobile wines of Montepulciano were the first to be given the ultimate quality level of DOCG certification.
In the morning after breakfast, you meet your private driver-guide to start a full-day tour to the Chianti region which is located between Florence and Siena.
Your first stop today is an organic or biodynamic winery. Walk through the vast vineyards, explore the maze of cellars, and enjoy a tasting of Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, and Supertuscan wines. One more highlight of the day is a virgin olive oil tasting and homemade lunch.
After the tour, you return to your farm hotel and the rest of the evening is free.
This day is free to spend at leisure or take advantage of any optional activities.
We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.
Travel towards charming Rome with our trusted driver while admiring the beautiful Italian sceneries along the way. The scenic route takes you through some of the most lovely towns and provides with numerous possibilities to admire the wonders of nature as well.
The capital of Italy, Rome, obtains an unrivaled and unfathomable collection of historical treasures. This safe and welcoming region one of the most popular tourist destinations around the globe.
Following breakfast, you check-out your farm hotel in Tuscany and meet your private driver to have a transfer to Rome. Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the enchanting city of Rome on your own.
Breakfast is included.
This is the last day of your amazing Italy adventure! After breakfast, your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for a flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!
Breakfast is included.
We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.
What's included
- Accommodation at remarkable hotel in Rome and farm house hotel in Tuscany region;
- Breakfasts at the hotels;
- Meals according to the itinerary;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary with private drivers;
- Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides and drivers;
- All entrances according to the itinerary;
- Walking guided tours in Orvieto and Siena;
- Wine and olive oil tastings;
- Small group cooking class;
- Support line during the trip.
Note: We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Note: Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Tour Highlights
- Fully tailor-made program according to your interest;
- Your own professional local guide-drivers;
- Chianti winery tour with tasting;
- Private tour to a pasta factory and oil mill;
- Sightseeing tour in Siena;
- Cooking class in Tuscany.
What To Know
- It's always best to bring some cash in local currency for your trip. You will need Euro for your time in Italy
- You will be walking quite a bit during your sightseeing tours, so make sure to bring comfortable shoes
