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Food&Wine Experiences
Tuscan Dinner in the vineyard
As night falls over the vineyard, lanterns illuminate a beautifully set table, marking the start of an unforgettable Tuscan dinner. This unique experience, perfect for sharing with loved ones or meeting new friends, takes place in an enchanting and exclusive setting. Under the stars, you’ll enjoy a traditional Tuscan menu, prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and expertly paired with wines from the Valdichiana Senese region. This magical evening celebrates the authentic flavours and spirit of Tuscany amidst its serene countryside.
The tour includes:
- Dinner in a vineyard with wine tasting
Details
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 6:30 pm
Meeting Point: winery in Montepulciano
Price per person: from 105,00€
Note: the tour is available with a minimum 6 participants.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil educational tour
This engaging class is dedicated to one of Tuscany’s finest products: extra virgin olive oil (Terre di Siena DOP and Toscano IGP). Guided by an expert, you’ll learn the fundamentals of olive oil tasting, including how to assess its colour, aroma, and flavour. By the end, you’ll be able to identify high-quality oil and create perfect pairings. Test your knowledge with a visit to an olive mill, followed by a delicious lunch featuring dishes that highlight the flavours of olive oil.
The tour includes:
- Visit to an Olive Oil Mill Producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil with an Introduction to Olive Oil Tasting
- Lunch Featuring a Menu Dedicated to the Flavours of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Details
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 11:30 am
Meeting point: Olive oil mill in the countryside of Valdichiana Senese
Price per person: from 109,00 €
Pecorino di Pienza cheese tasting
This tour takes you to a dairy farm in the scenic hills of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore one of Tuscany’s finest products. Witness cheese-making techniques, meet artisans, and learn about the different types of Pecorino cheese and how to taste it. Sheep grazing on local herbs produce high-quality milk, which is transformed into Pecorino, renowned for its unique flavour. Whether fresh, semi-aged, or aged, Pecorino from Pienza is exceptional on its own or paired with honey and jams.
The tour includes:
- Visit to a dairy farm
- Tasting of Pienza Cheese at Different Stages of Maturation
Details
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 10.30 am or 04.30 pm
Meeting point: Cheese factory in Montepulciano or Pienza
Price per person : from 59,00 €
Art&Culture Experiences
Meet the Artisans of the Tuscan Villages
The connection between Tuscany and craftsmanship dates back centuries. Even today, craftsmanship remains a deeply rooted tradition and value in the region. This tour offers a glimpse into the most authentic aspects of Tuscany, allowing you to meet skilled artisans in their small workshops, such as copper workers, blacksmiths, mosaic and terracotta artists, and local masters of flavour producing wine, salami, cheeses, and pastries. Discover their techniques and the stories behind the craftsmen of Valdichiana Senese.
The tour includes:
- Visit to two craft workshops
- Visit to a local Artisan of Taste, including a tasting of the products
Details
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 10:00 am or 3:00 pm
Meeting point: Piazza Grande, Montepulciano
Price per person: from 85,00 €
Tour of the movie sets between Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia
Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia have served as film locations for iconic Hollywood movies like The Gladiator, New Moon, The English Patient, and Under the Tuscan Sun. These stunning landscapes, including villages and hills from Sinalunga, Montepulciano, Pienza and Chianciano Terme, have also inspired Italian cinema legends like Fellini. On this tour, an expert guide will take you to famous film locations, sharing movie plots and moments filmed in Tuscany. The experience ends with a tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in an underground cellar in Montepulciano’s historic centre.
The tour includes:
- Guided Tour of the movie sets in Valdichiana Senese and Val d’Orcia;
- Visit to an underground wine cellar;
- Tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG;
- Transfer service from/to meeting point.
Details
Duration: 6 hours
Departure time: 10:00 pm
Meeting point: Piazza Grande, Montepulciano
Price per person: from 205,00 €
Note: this tour is available for a minimum of 4 participants
Outdoor Experiences
Horseback riding and a Tuscan picnic in Valdichiana
A horseback ride to leisurely explore the most beautiful and picturesque spots in Valdichiana, surrounded by fresh air and stunning scenery. An experienced guide will lead you along countryside trails, passing vineyards and cultivated fields on a circular route suitable for everyone, including beginners. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating legends and stories about the area. At the end of the ride, enjoy a wholesome picnic with excellent local products and fresh seasonal snacks at the farm where the tour began.
The tour includes:
- Horseback riding (2 hours)
- Picnic based on typical products
Details
Duration: 3,5 hours
Departure time: 10:00 am or 4:00 pm
Meeting point: Riding ground in Valdichiana Senese
Price per person : from 139,00 €
Foraging in the Tuscan countryside
In the lush landscapes of Valdichiana Senese, Southern Tuscany, numerous edible herbaceous plants thrive, forming the basis of healthy and eco-friendly recipes. Foraging, the practice of gathering wild herbs, offers a unique way to connect with nature and revive a nearly forgotten tradition. Guided by an expert, you will learn to identify and collect wild herbs while exploring the Valdichiana Senese countryside. After the walk, you’ll enjoy food and drinks crafted from these foraged herbs.
The tour includes:
- Guided walk with herb identification and collection (approximately 2 hours)
- Tasting of herb crouton and cypress water
Details
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: Piazza Grande, Montepulciano
Price per person: from 99,00 €
Note: times may vary during the summer months.
Wellness Experiences
A Perfect Family Day: Spa Bath and Farm Tour
Enjoy two unforgettable family-friendly experiences in one day: a relaxing spa visit and an engaging farm tour. The Thermal Pools “Theia” in Chianciano Terme offer indoor and outdoor pools with temperatures between 33°C and 36°C, along with cervical jets and hydro-massages. Child-friendly services include a shallow pool, playground, pool with colourful balls, and two thermal experiences for children aged 6 to 12. After the spa, visit a farm where children can explore animals and the vegetable garden. End the day with a snack of local delights, including Pecorino di Pienza, bruschetta, and seasonal fruits.
The tour includes:
- Family ticket for 2 adults and 1 child (aged 3+), with a 4-hour entry to the Thermal Pools “Theia” in Chianciano Terme.
- Guided tour of a farm and vegetable garden.
Details
Duration: 6 hours
Departure time: to be agreed
Meeting point: Terme Theia di Chianciano Terme
Price per per family (2 adults + 1 child over 3 years old): from 189,00 €
Note: the tour is not available on Tuesday.
Wellness Escapes: "Fonteverde" Spa and Wine Tasting
Immerse yourself in the healing waters of the Fonteverde Natural Spa’s thermal
pools in San Casciano dei Bagni. Let the breathtaking view of the rolling hills of
the Val d’Orcia, stretching to the horizon, enchant you while you relax in hydromassages
and warm thermal waterfalls. The wellness journey continues with a
wine tasting in a local winery or aperitif inside the spa complex.
The tour includes:
- Entry ticket to the “Fonteverde” Natural Spa in San Casciano dei Bagni
- Visit to a local winery with wine and local product tasting / Aperitif within the spa complex (options may vary depending on availability and season)
Details
Duration: 6 hours
Departure time: to be agreed
Meeting Point: Fonteverde a San Casciano dei Bagni
Price per person: from 79,00€