It was worth getting up at 5 am and driving to see the sunrise above the Val d'Orcia. Hills rising through the morning fog, sun going up and sending its rays through clouds. I wish I could come here… Full review by VeneraV
Jun 2, 2024
If Heaven isn’t on a beach it’s the Vale d’Orcia. Every view along the roads is postcard worthy… rolling manicured hills, vineyards, Cyprus trees and wheat fields. We stayed in Montalcino and travele… Full review by db7477
May 23, 2024
It's Tuscany at its best....what could be better than green rolling hills, sunsets, and vineyards? You can stay in one of several small towns, with numerous small hotels and B&Bs of all types and pri… Full review by JOEL R
The Val d'Orcia or Valdorcia is a region of Tuscany, central Italy, which extends from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata. Its gentle, cultivated hills are occasionally broken by gullies and by …
The Val d'Orcia or Valdorcia is a region of Tuscany, central Italy, which extends from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata. Its gentle, cultivated hills are occasionally broken by gullies and by towns and villages such as Pienza, Radicofani and Montalcino. Its landscape has been depicted in works of art from Renaissance painting to modern photography.
Thinking of going to Tuscany in early September. We don't want to drive but want to visit San Gimiano, Sienna, Lucca and stay in a romantic hotel that would enable us to visit these places. Also definitely want a wine tour. Any recommendations of how to do this much appreciated.
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I highly recommend a tour guide named Costanza. I think we found her on trip advisor. She gives wonderful tours of Sienna - extremely knowledgeable ! And we also did a wine tour …
I highly recommend a tour guide named Costanza. I think we found her on trip advisor. She gives wonderful tours of Sienna - extremely knowledgeable ! And we also did a wine tour with her where she drove our rental through Montepulciano, Montecino and a third wine town. She could suggest places to stay in Sienna. We really enjoyed a small wonderful hotel Hotel Santa Catarina. Beautiful garden area with a great view.
1. May I ask you which city/airport did you fly into from US? 2. Where did you rent a car, I mean which city/town in Val d"Orcia? Or in bigger cities/airport you flew into? Thanks Tito from Atlanta
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Hello Tito, To answer you questions: 1. I flew into Florence, as this was my first destination. I spent a couple of days in Florence and then rented the car there. 2. I rented the car …
Hello Tito, To answer you questions: 1. I flew into Florence, as this was my first destination. I spent a couple of days in Florence and then rented the car there. 2. I rented the car at a Hertz location in Florence South, but if you are not staying in Florence you can also rent it at the airport (though my understanding is that there is a surcharge for cars that are rented at an airport location). To be honest, I do not know if you can rent a car in one of the cities in Val d'Orcia but I believe you can check online either on Hertz website or Europcar.
Hi, I have been to Pienza, Montepulciano, Montefioralle, Siena. What other villages should I visit next trip? It will be June and would like to go off the beaten path to avoid crowds, towns with a few restaurants, shopping and gorgeous churches. Thanks.
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