About this tour
A full-day private tour through Val d'Orcia that pairs Tuscany's celebrated cheesemaking and winemaking traditions. Visit a working organic dairy farm for hands-on cheese tasting, explore the Renaissance-planned town of Pienza at your own pace, then venture to Montalcino for a cellar tour and Brunello di Montalcino tasting straight from a producer. Your driver and guide handle navigation whilst you absorb the landscape and flavours.
Highlights
- Organic dairy farm visit with cheese tasting and production tour
- Renaissance architecture and streets of Pienza at leisure
- Brunello di Montalcino tasting direct from the winery
- Cellar tour explaining traditional winemaking methods
- Val d'Orcia landscape views throughout the day
- Private transport with knowledgeable local guide
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your accommodation and drives through rolling Val d'Orcia countryside towards the first stop: an organic cheese farm where you'll watch production and taste several varieties. Afterwards, you'll wander Pienza's symmetrical streets and piazzas—Renaissance town planning on a hillside—with time to grab lunch from local shops or restaurants. In the afternoon, head to Montalcino's winery where you'll tour the cellars, learning how Brunello ages, then taste several vintages. Expect roughly four hours of driving spread across the day with three focused tasting experiences.
Good to know
Lunch is not included; Pienza has excellent delis and trattorias for casual meals. Wear comfortable walking shoes for farm and town exploration. Vegetarian options available at the dairy—inform your operator when booking. Multi-lingual guides may be arranged upon request.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.