Villa d'Orcia - Excursions

Villa d’Orcia offers a range of interesting day trips within an hour driving distance, as well as access to other destinations for longer days of exploring. We can arrange custom self- or expert-guided tours to the area’s famous sites and best-kept secrets. Let us know what you like and we’ll use our insight, knowledge and comprehensive network of contacts to create memorable tours and activities, just for you.

DAY TRIPS

NEARBY VILLAGES

Sarteano and Cetona are just minutes away, providing a nice selection of dining, shopping and cultural opportunities. Also within easy reach are Monte Cetona and Monte Amiata, as well as the towns of Pienza and Chianciano Terme.

INTERESTING TOWNS AND CITIES

Many beautifully preserved attractions are a must-see in the Val d'Orcia, including Bagno Vignoni, Abbadia di San Galgano, Oliveto Maggiore and Abbadia di Sant'Antimo. A bit further south is the enchanting village of San Casciano dei Bagni, home to several excellent restaurants as well as a luxurious thermal spa.

OTHER INTERESTING PLACES

With easy access to the train, you can be in Arezzo or Orvieto in a half hour; Rome and Florence are just over an hour away. For day trips closer to home, be sure to go into Montalcino and Montepulciano, two of the most renowned wine towns in southern Tuscany.

GUIDED EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

EXPERT AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS

We can arrange walking, biking, hiking and driving tours to almost anywhere. Let us know what your interests are and we'll customize an itinerary just for you - from a privately guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery to an intimate lunch enjoyed on a local family farm.

FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES

Experience firsthand the art of Italian winemaking and tasting in Tuscany. We're happy to organize tours of private, family-run wineries in nearby Montalcino and Montepulciano, as well as all over Chianti. For other flavorful experiences, participate in a gastronomic tour of food markets in Florence, followed by a private cooking class with a professional chef in studio.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Outdoor enthusiasts will fall in love with the landscape of the Val d'Orcia. Opportunities for walking, hiking and biking tours are readily available for people at all levels of ability. Try boating on Lago di Trasimeno, fishing on Lago di Bolsena. Explore the countryside astride a horse or a Harley - we're happy to accommodate any requests.

FAMILY OUTINGS

Take your family on a 'storybook' tour of Florence or Rome that will bring to life their exciting histories, rivalries and conquests. Try your hand at pizza-making in a Florentine studio, or join a traditional truffle hunt with a local farmer and his dogs. Craft workshops and other special events can also be organized for your children.

SHOPPING EXCURSIONS

For retail therapy, a personal shopper can be provided to assist in purchasing antiques, art, fashion and crafts in Florence, Siena, Arezzo and other local favorites.

IN VILLA

Of course, you’ll want to plan time to enjoy your villa. We can arrange wine- and cheese-tasting with a professional sommelier, private cooking lessons, theme parties and massages, all in the privacy of Villa d’Orcia.