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Food & wine Day Trip
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Flavor of the Val D'Orcia
Departure with driver/host for full day
Arrival in Pienza for a cheese tasting and walking tour through Crete to visit the Pieve of Corsignano
Transfer to Trequanda for an olive oil course with olive oil tasting

This day trip will take you through the delightful Val D'Orcia, where you will bear witness to a landscape which reflects a harmony between agricultural needs and a renaissance aesthetic, a beauty that has been retained over the centuries. Its importance is evidenced by the recent elevation of the Val D'Orcia by UNESCO to World Heritage status.

Your tour of the region will include a visit to the small but fascinating town of Pienza, known for its cheeses and characteristic renaissance buildings. Here you will witness one of the first examples of modern urban planning, dating back to the renaissance period.

After a delicious cheese tasting, you will continue your trip on foot to discover the peaceful and picturesque Pieve of Corsignano.

Finally, crossing the Crete Senesi, you will arrive at Trequanda for an olive oil course. Together with the owner of the farm, a curious ex-traveler and ex-journalist, you will discover the secrets of the olive oil.

All of our day trips are available as individual trips, which can be enjoyed on their own or as an addition to one of our sample itineraries. All you have to do is talk with one of our tour staff: Call 1-800-848-8163
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