Val D’Orcia Tour – where Tuscany becomes poetry
Un viaggio tra i colli dorati della Val d’Orcia è molto più di un itinerario: è un’esperienza che parla al cuore. Ogni curva regala un quadro diverso, ogni borgo un profumo, ogni sosta una storia. In questa terra di silenzi, cipressi e sapori, il tempo rallenta e lascia spazio alla meraviglia.
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Val D’Orcia Tour
where Tuscany becomes poetry
A journey through the golden hills of the Val d’Orcia is much more than an itinerary — it’s an experience that speaks straight to the heart.
Every curve reveals a different painting, every village a scent, every stop a story.
In this land of silence, cypress trees and deep flavors, time slows down and leaves room for wonder.
[ 🏰 Monticchiello ] [ 💧 Bagno Vignoni ] [ 🧀 Pienza ] [ 🌾 San Quirico & Vitaleta ] [ 🍷 Montalcino ] [ 🏛️ Montepulciano ]
[ 🏰 Monticchiello ] [💧 Bagno Vignoni ] [🧀 Pienza ] [🌾San Quirico & Vitaleta ] [ 🍷 Montalcino ] [ 🏛️ Montepulciano ]
Monticchiello
the village that whispers to the wind
The first stop is Monticchiello, a tiny medieval village where time seems to have stopped.
Walking among its stone walls and flowered alleys feels like stepping into another era.
From the ramparts, the gaze drifts across the rolling hills, and on summer nights the local Teatro Povero — the “Poor Theatre” — fills the air with authentic emotions born from the villagers themselves.
👉 Chicca: before you leave, make a stop at Poggio Covili, the famous cypress-lined road framing the valley like a living postcard.
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Bagno Vignoni
the water square
Just a few kilometers ahead, the landscape changes and Bagno Vignoni appears — the village with a hot spring in place of a square.
Sitting by the ancient pool and watching the steam rise from the warm water brings a deep sense of peace.
Here, history, wellness and legend intertwine — it is said that even Saint Catherine of Siena came here to heal in these waters.
👉 Chicca: walk down to the Parco dei Mulini, where the water flows through ancient stone basins in a small natural path
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Pienza
the harmony of the Renaissance
Commissioned by Pope Pius II as the “ideal city,” Pienza is a masterpiece of balance and beauty.
The Street of Love, the Street of the Kiss and the Street of Fortune lead to terraces overlooking the valley — the perfect spot for a sunset kiss.
And you can’t leave without tasting the famous Pecorino di Pienza, sold in a thousand variations by small shops that smell of hay and aging cheese.
👉 Chicca: step inside one of the little cheese shops and ask for a taste of truffle pecorino — a small sin worth committing.
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San Quirico d’Orcia & la Cappella di Vitaleta
the soul of the valley
Just a few minutes separate San Quirico d’Orcia, with its Horti Leonini gardens and Romanesque churches, from the Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta — tiny, delicate, nestled among wheat fields and cypress trees.
According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared here to a young shepherd, showing him where to build the chapel. Since then, Vitaleta has become a symbol of Tuscany all over the world.
👉 Tip: reach it at sunset, when the sky turns gold and the white stone glows as if it were alive.
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Montalcino
the kingdom of Brunello
Following the white roads of the valley, you’ll reach Montalcino, elegant and serene — the home of the renowned Brunello wine.
From its ancient walls, the view stretches endlessly, and through the wine shops and cellars the scent of oak barrels and must follows every step.
Not far away, the Abbey of Sant’Antimo adds a spiritual note to the journey — a peaceful place surrounded by olive trees and lavender.
👉 Tip: stop at a panoramic winery for a glass of Brunello with a view over the hills — the perfect toast to authentic Tuscany.
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Montepulciano
the nobility of stone and wine
The last stop, only because every journey deserves a grand finale, is Montepulciano.
Its Renaissance streets, majestic palaces and underground wine cellars carved into the tufa tell stories of passion and art.
Every stone breathes elegance, and the scent of Vino Nobile accompanies anyone wandering through its alleys.
👉 Tip: visit a historic cellar in the town center, such as Palazzo Contucci, and let yourself be guided into the heart of Tuscany’s most noble wine.
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Monticchiello
the village that whispers to the wind
The first stop is Monticchiello, a tiny medieval village where time seems to have stopped.
Walking among its stone walls and flowered alleys feels like stepping into another era.
From the ramparts, the gaze drifts across the rolling hills, and on summer nights the local Teatro Povero — the “Poor Theatre” — fills the air with authentic emotions born from the villagers themselves.
👉 Tip: before you leave, make a stop at Poggio Covili, the famous cypress-lined road framing the valley like a living postcard.
Bagno Vignoni
the water square
Just a few kilometers ahead, the landscape changes and Bagno Vignoni appears — the village with a hot spring in place of a square.
Sitting by the ancient pool and watching the steam rise from the warm water brings a deep sense of peace.
Here, history, wellness and legend intertwine — it is said that even Saint Catherine of Siena came here to heal in these waters.
👉 Tip: walk down to the Parco dei Mulini, where the water flows through ancient stone basins in a small natural path.
...
Pienza
the harmony of the Renaissance
Commissioned by Pope Pius II as the “ideal city,” Pienza is a masterpiece of balance and beauty. The Street of Love, the Street of the Kiss and the Street of Fortune lead to terraces overlooking the valley — the perfect spot for a sunset kiss. And you can’t leave without tasting the famous Pecorino di Pienza, sold in a thousand variations by small shops that smell of hay and aging cheese.
👉 Tip: step inside one of the little cheese shops and ask for a taste of truffle pecorino — a small sin worth committing.
...
San Quirico d’Orcia & la Cappella di Vitaleta
the soul of the valley
Just a few minutes separate San Quirico d’Orcia, with its Horti Leonini gardens and Romanesque churches, from the Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta — tiny, delicate, nestled among wheat fields and cypress trees.
According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared here to a young shepherd, showing him where to build the chapel. Since then, Vitaleta has become a symbol of Tuscany all over the world.
👉 Tip: reach it at sunset, when the sky turns gold and the white stone glows as if it were alive.
...
Montalcino
the kingdom of Brunello
Following the white roads of the valley, you’ll reach Montalcino, elegant and serene — the home of the renowned Brunello wine.
From its ancient walls, the view stretches endlessly, and through the wine shops and cellars the scent of oak barrels and must follows every step.
Not far away, the Abbey of Sant’Antimo adds a spiritual note to the journey — a peaceful place surrounded by olive trees and lavender.
👉 Chicca: stop at a panoramic winery for a glass of Brunello with a view over the hills — the perfect toast to authentic Tuscany.
...
Montepulciano
the nobility of stone and wine
The last stop, only because every journey deserves a grand finale, is Montepulciano.
Its Renaissance streets, majestic palaces and underground wine cellars carved into the tufa tell stories of passion and art.
Every stone breathes elegance, and the scent of Vino Nobile accompanies anyone wandering through its alleys.
👉 Tip: visit a historic cellar in the town center, such as Palazzo Contucci, and let yourself be guided into the heart of Tuscany’s most noble wine.
After such a journey, there’s nothing better than coming back to Podere Grotta Antica, sitting in the garden with a glass of wine and watching the sun sink behind the hills.
It’s right there that the Val d’Orcia reveals its true magic — when the silence of the countryside meets the scent of home. 🌾
📍 Distances from Podere Grotta Antica (Chiusi)
Monticchiello ~35 min · Bagno Vignoni ~45 min · Pienza ~40 min · San Quirico/Vitaleta ~45 min · Montalcino ~55 min · Montepulciano ~25 min