--- title: Full Day Tour to Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields with Wines lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 92 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 1505 duration_minutes: 690 languages: [ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 29 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/full-day-tour-to-val-d-orcia-and-gladiator-s-fields-with-wines/ --- # Full Day Tour to Val d'Orcia and Gladiator's Fields with Wines **Guidekin's take:** A coach day south into Val d'Orcia: a Montepulciano winery with Vino Nobile and cheese pairing, a Montalcino cellar with Brunello, and free time in Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano, from €92 per person. Lunch, hotel pickup and attraction tickets are not included, and it is a long day on the road. Rated 4.72 by 1505 travellers. ## Overview Enjoy a rich and ripe tour through the worlds of grape and gourmet cheese. Experience art and architecture and blend it with good wines and mouth-warming specialties. You will visit the stunning Val d'Orcia and the very special towns snuggling in it. There's the chance to get to know wine cellars while nibbling on sheep's cheese. A prefect day out for the senses and the soul. ## Key facts - Price: from €92 per person - Duration: 11h 30m - Rating: 4.72/5 from 1505 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ciao Florence Tours Srl ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Korean Audio Guided Tour | €92 / person | Korean | Select this option: historical explanations for all stops in-app in Korean. Wine tastings will be in person in English. | | Tour in Spanish | €92 / person | Spanish | - | | English Only | €92 / person | English | - | | Chinese Audio Guided Tour | €92 / person | Chinese | Audio Guided Tour Chinese: Select this option: historical explanations for all stops in-app in Chinese. Wine tastings will be in person in English. | | Tour in Portuguese | €92 / person | Portuguese | - | | Japanese Audio Guided Tour | €92 / person | Japanese | Audio Guided Tour Japanese: Select this option: historical explanations for all stops in-app in Japanese. Wine tastings will be in person in English. | ## What's included - Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the famous “Vino Nobile" and cheese pairing - Visit to a wine cellar in Montalcino with tasting of the world-famous Brunello wine - Expert multilingual Tour Leader - Free time in Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano - Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board - Interactive audio guide for Chinese, Korean, and Japanese ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Attractions tickets not included in the product ## Itinerary 1. **Val D'Orcia** (2h) - Discover the postcard views of the green, rolling hills in Val d’Orcia. Meet your friendly, local tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Grab a seat on the... 2. **Montalcino** (1h) - After driving through the spellbinding, Tuscan hills, you will be itching to explore one of the fairytale towns! Your first stop will be Montalcino, the land of world-renowned Brunello wine. Follow your guide uphill into the town, as you stroll through labyrinths of... 3. **Fortezza di Montalcino** (1h) - You will have some free time after the wine tasting to independently explore Montalcino and enjoy a pleasant, Tuscan lunch on your own. Montalcino is a hidden gem of Tuscany, encompassing the medieval essence of the region. We recommend you walk uphill through the town, until... 4. **Pienza** (1h) - After your journey through the rolling hills, you will arrive in Pienza, standing upon a hill and dominating the Orcia Valley with extraordinary views! Your guide will explain that Pienza is different from other towns in Tuscany, as it was rebuilt to be an... 5. **Il Duomo di Pienza** (10m) - As you walk along the narrow and charming streets of Pienza, you will be captivated by the breathtaking Pienza Cathedral. Located in the town's charming historic center, the cathedral is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. You'll be enachanted by the cathedral's... 6. **Cappella Madonna di Vitaleta** (10m) - Val d’Orcia stands out in Tuscany as being home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the region. If you have ever seen a postcard from Tuscany, it most likely was a photo from Val d’Orcia! Your bus driver will bring you by some of the famous landscapes, so be sure to... 7. **Montepulciano** (2h) - The last stop of your tour in Val d’Orcia will bring you to Montepulciano, home to the exquisite Vino Nobile vineyards. More recently, the town also became a popular destination, as it is where the vampire movie, "New Moon,'' was filmed. Spend an hour discovering the most... 8. **Florence** (2h) - The bus will take you back to Florence, and you will arrive back in the early evening. Don’t miss out on this magical opportunity to explore the postcard scenery and picturesque, hilltop towns of Val d’Orcia! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD! ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure - English and Spanish are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in Italian, German, Portuguese or French a minimum of 4 pax is required - The order of the visits may change and Montepulciano could be the first stop - If you select Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, the historical explanations and tour commentary will be provided exclusively via audio guide (via App) in your chosen language. You will not be left alone: a professional Tour Leader will accompany the group throughout the trip. The Tour Leader will manage the group and provide logistics, meeting point details, and emergency assistance in English, while the cultural insights will be delivered via the app in your language. The wine tastings will be conducted in English. However, the app will provide additional information about the local wine in the selected native language. - Disinfected radio units will be provided, and headphones will be single-use. 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