Taste the Val d'Orcia

During this wine tour, discover the Val d'Orcia south of Siena. This beautiful part of Tuscany has inspired many artists. Because of its unique beauty it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List! Two world-famous wines are produced on the rolling hills of this region: the Brunello di Montalcino and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Tuscany is characterized by a wide variety of wine regions that are very different in location, landscape and wine. Over the last few years, around thirty new wine cellars have been built with impressive architecture. This is the first in a series of tours with the title Cathedrals of Wine. In this tour we focus on the Val d'Orcia.

The beauty of travertine

Programme

The first and second day we will taste the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. We visit the architecturally exceptional wineries Icario, Cantine Dei and Salcheto. Of course we will also explore the town of Montepulciano. The third day is for the Brunello di Montalcino. We take the scenic route through the Val d'Orcia to Montalcino. There we will visit the winery of Podere le Ripi of the Illy family. We will explore the old center of Montalcino and finish at the winery Col di Lamo. Daan ter Avest guides us these days and provides the architecture with comments.

During the days the travel times are limited and everywhere we take the time so you can fully enjoy the Val d'Orcia with its architecture, landscape, delicious food and excellent wine!

Chasing harmony

Daan ter Avest

Daan likes to discover new areas. He is fascinated by journeys whose results cannot be predicted in advance. Just like on these tours. The individual interest of the participants and the interaction ensures that it brings more than could have been expected. This way, with its program and good preparation, these tours still retains its surprise. During the tour, Daan is also a source of information about the deeper knowledge about the objects that we are going to visit. You can request specific information from us in advance.

Daan ter Avest is an architect and co-owner of MAS architecture. A broad-based architectural firm with an inquisitive attitude, where cooperation with users is central.

"Because harmony has always been my dream." Francesco Illy

Accommodation

We will stay at Chiostro di Pienza, located in the historic center of the Renaissance town Pienza, in the heart of the Val d’Orcia. Pienza is also known as the Ideal City of Pope Pius II.
The Chiostro di Pienza is a former Franciscan Convent dating back to the 13th century, today a four star hotel with a garden and swimming pool and a panoramic terrace overlooking the surrounding rolling hills. The rooms are very spacious and each with a private bathroom.
The historic centre is unchanged since the 15th century with small alleys, squares, numerous imposing palazzi and a cathedral with a beautiful octagonal bell tower. And of course nowadays bars and fine restaurants. During our stay we will enjoy delicious dinners in various restaurants in the historic centre.

Dates

  • Arrival 31/05/2021
  • Departure 03/06/2021
  • Arrival 04/10/2021
  • Departure 07/10/2021

Price € 995 p.p.

For 4 days based on a double room.
Including:
  • overnight stay including breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • transport to and from Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport or Santa Maria Novella train station
  • transport during the day program
  • visit 5 wineries with wine tastings
  • visit to Montalcino and Montepulciano
Supplements:
  • Single room € 150 p.p.
 Combination discount

Extend your stay before or after the package deal in one of our
accommodations and you get a 10% discount on accommodation costs.

Get in touch with us for more information.
COVID-19 measures
  • This arrangement is organized with due observance of the guidelines of the Dutch RIVM and the Italian government applicable at the time of the trip.
  • In case of a negative travel advice by the government, cancellation is free of charge by the participant at all times.
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