4 Hour Tour To Explore The Highlights Of Val D'orcia
Description
Explore the Italian countryside with the Val d'Orcia tour. Visit various old towns rich in history and art; nestled among significant historical lanes, and surrounded by amazing views. See the reinassance facade of the church with its gothic arches and walk towards Piazza del Duomo, on this 4 hours tour.
Highlights
- Pienza town
- Piazza del Duomo
- Reinassance facade of the church
- Monte Amiata
- Horti Leonini
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Tour commences from the Castelluccio and La Foce borghi at 9:00 am.
Go past borghis to descend into the valley in a maze of winding roads, clay hills, and cypress trees.
Drive up to Pienza town, first stop of the tour, developed out of a project of its illustrious citizen, Enea Silvio Piccolomini.
Enter through the arched gate into the main street that is surrounded by palaces and local shops; enveloped in aromas of local pecorino cheese and spices.
Walk towards Piazza del Duomo.
See the reinassance facade of the church, with its gothic arches and precious 1400 Sienese paintings in its interior.
From the church, take a stroll on walled pathways to enjoy the amazing view of the UNESCO World heritage sites, Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata.
Relish the taste of local wine and pecorino cheese or a local ice-cream before heading to S.Quirico d’Orcia, a picturesque borgo.
Visit Collegiata, a14th century church with an original highly decorated romanesque main door.
Walk across the pilgrims’road to arrive at Horti Leonini.
Enjoy relaxing walk before reaching Bagno Vignoni.
Reach slopes of Monte Amiata, a volcanic area where hot thermal water from underground run into streams, fall into natural pools, or wind around in little canals.
Visit the historical large central smoking pool in the main square to enjoy a relaxing hot bath or a panoramic view on the surrounding Val d’Orcia and its hilltop villages.
What's Included
Everything except transportation
What's Excluded
Transportation
Know before you go
Information on how to reach Castelluccio and La Foce borghi will be provided
Pricing can be customized
Meeting Point
Castelluccio, Province of Siena, Italy
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 10 | EUR 60 Per Group |
This is a group tour |