Val d'Orcia Borghi, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni
The tour commences from the Castelluccio and La Foce borghi at 9:00 am.
Travel past the borghi and descend into the valley through a maze of winding roads, clay hills, and cypress trees.
Drive up to Pienza, the first stop of the tour, developed from a project by its illustrious citizen, Enea Silvio Piccolomini.
Enter through the arched gate into the main street, surrounded by palaces and local shops and filled with the aromas of local pecorino cheese and spices.
Walk towards Piazza del Duomo.
See the Renaissance facade of the church, with its Gothic arches and precious 15th-century Sienese paintings in the interior.
From the church, take a stroll along the walled pathways to enjoy the amazing views of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of 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 the Collegiata, a 14th-century church with an original, highly decorated Romanesque main door.
Walk across the pilgrims' road to arrive at Horti Leonini.
Enjoy a relaxing walk before reaching Bagno Vignoni.
Reach the slopes of Monte Amiata, a volcanic area where hot thermal water from underground runs into streams, falls into natural pools, or winds 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 of the surrounding Val d'Orcia and its hilltop villages.
