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Tuscany Food & Wine in 8 Days: Florence, Chianti & Val d'Orcia [Italy](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/italy) # Tuscany Food & Wine in 8 Days: Florence, Chianti & Val d'Orcia Eight days to taste Tuscany: a market tour in Florence, Chianti Classico and Brunello wineries with a private driver, a pasta class in a Val d'Orcia farmhouse, and Siena, Pienza and Montepulciano. 4-star stays. **Price on request** free quote within 48 hoursUpdated November 2026 ![Rolling hills, cypress trees and morning mist in the Val d'Orcia, Tuscany](/_astro/italy-tuscany-val-dorcia.BR0k_mSt_1XFvAh.webp) - **8 days**7 nights - **Florence**Chianti · Siena - **4★**Where you stay - **Food & wine**Itinerary - **Best time to go**May, June, September and October. ## Route Route7 nights · 2 stops · 2 day trips 1. 1 **Florence** 3 nights *Chianti* 2. 2 **Val d'Orcia** 4 nights *Siena* 1. A morning food tour of Florence's markets, from lampredotto to pecorino 2. Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino tastings with a private driver, so nobody has to drive 3. A cooking class in a Val d'Orcia farmhouse, with the pici you make for lunch 4. Four nights among the cypress-lined hills, with Siena, Pienza and Montepulciano close by Getting there and around - [FlorenceVeniceFlorence to Venice by Train: Times, Fares and Which Venice Station](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/florence-to-venice-by-train) - [RomeFlorenceRome to Florence by Train: Frecciarossa vs Italo, Times and Fares](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/rome-to-florence-by-train) - [NiceItalian RivieraDay Trips from Nice to Italy: Ventimiglia, Sanremo, Dolceacqua and More](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/day-trips-from-nice-to-italy) - [Lake ComoSt. MoritzLake Como to St. Moritz: Train via Tirano, Bernina Express, Bus or Car](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/lake-como-to-st-moritz) ## Day by day 1. ![Brunelleschi's dome and the marble facade of Florence's Duomo against a blue sky](/_astro/italy-florence-duomo.DYRBf46O_nWFg3.webp) Day 1 ### Florence Arrive in Florence by train or plane; a driver takes you to your hotel. From Rome, where many international flights land, the high-speed train takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. In the evening, look for the small **wine windows** in the walls of old palaces, still used to serve a glass, then dinner in a trattoria. **Night in Florence**, in a 4-star hotel in the historic center. 2. ![The Ponte Vecchio over the Arno river in Florence, with a rowing boat](/_astro/italy-florence-ponte-vecchio.058ZJk4g_Z2pTt0o.webp) Day 2 ### Florence A **food tour with a local guide** through the **Mercato Centrale** and the **Sant'Ambrogio** market: lampredotto from a street stand, schiacciata, pecorino, cured meats and olive oil. The afternoon is yours for the Uffizi (we book your slot) or the artisans of the **Oltrarno**. For dinner, a *bistecca alla fiorentina* to share. **Night in Florence**, in your 4-star hotel. 3. Day 3 ### Chianti Your private driver takes the hill roads into the **Chianti Classico** country, between Florence and Siena. Visit **two family wineries** with tastings, lunch among the vines, and a stop in a market town such as Greve or Panzano. **Night in Florence**, in your 4-star hotel. 4. ![The terracotta rooftops and churches of Siena at sunset](/_astro/italy-siena.CzUnzk3c_2kSf74.webp) Day 4 ### Siena Leave Florence for **Siena**, about an hour by car. A **guided walk** takes you through the Piazza del Campo, the cathedral and the lanes of the medieval districts, with a taste of panforte. Continue south to the **Val d'Orcia**, about an hour more, and settle into your country hotel. **Night in Val d'Orcia**, in a 4-star country hotel or farmhouse. 5. Day 5 ### Montalcino A day for **Brunello di Montalcino**. Your driver takes you up to the hill town of Montalcino for a **cellar visit and tasting**, then lunch at a wine estate. On the way back, stop at the Romanesque **Abbey of Sant'Antimo** in its valley of olive trees. **Night in Val d'Orcia**, in your country hotel. 6. ![Rolling hills, cypress trees and morning mist in the Val d'Orcia, Tuscany](/_astro/italy-tuscany-val-dorcia.BR0k_mSt_Z1I0Frg.webp) Day 6 ### Val d'Orcia A **cooking class in a farmhouse**: hand-rolled *pici*, a ragù or a garlic sauce, and a seasonal dessert, then lunch with the family's wine and olive oil. In the afternoon, soak in a thermal pool at **Bagno Vignoni** (the medieval basin in the village square is for looking, not bathing), or drive the road lined with cypresses for the views that made the valley a UNESCO World Heritage site. **Night in Val d'Orcia**, in your country hotel. 7. Day 7 ### Pienza and Montepulciano Morning in **Pienza**, the Renaissance village known for its **pecorino**, with a tasting at a cheese maker. In the afternoon, **Montepulciano** and its **Vino Nobile**, tasted in a cellar dug under the town. From October to December, we can add a truffle hunt with a local truffle hunter and a trained dog. Farewell dinner in a village trattoria. **Night in Val d'Orcia**, in your country hotel. 8. Day 8 ### Val d'Orcia, journey home Private transfer to Florence airport, about two hours, or to Rome Fiumicino, about two and a half to three hours, for your flight home. We can also take you to Chiusi station for a train to Rome or Florence. Price on request Every trip is priced for your dates, hotels and group: ask for your free quote. ### What’s included - 100% tailor-made trip, adjusted to your dates and pace. - 4-star hotels with breakfast: three nights in Florence, four in a country hotel or farmhouse in the Val d'Orcia. - Private transfers from the station or airport and between Florence and the countryside. - A private driver on the Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano days. - Winery visits with tastings and two lunches at wineries. - A guided food tour in Florence, a guided walk in Siena and a cooking class with lunch. - A dedicated travel designer before you leave and 24/7 local support during the trip. ### Not included - International flights to and from Italy - Travel insurance - Meals not listed in the itinerary - City taxes paid at the hotel - Personal expenses and gratuities - Wine bought at the wineries and shipping - [US+1 607 354 8869](tel:+16073548869) - [contact@mobeeinternational.com](mailto:contact@mobeeinternational.com) Designed by ### [Emilie Dubreuil](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/emilie-dubreuil) Travel Designer · Italy Grew up in Beaujolais in an adventurous family of six; designs our Italy and family trips and goes back to Italy every year. [More about Emilie](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/team/emilie-dubreuil) ## Where you stay 7 nights · 2 bases 1. 1 **Florence** 3 nights Day trips: Chianti 2. 2 **Val d'Orcia** 4 nights Day trips: Siena ## Best time to go Our pickCrowds 1. Jan2–8° 2. Feb3–10° 3. Mar6–14° 4. Apr9–18° 5. May13–22° 6. Jun16–26° 7. Jul19–30° 8. Aug19–30° 9. Sep15–25° 10. Oct11–19° 11. Nov6–13° 12. Dec3–9° May, June, September and October. The harvest runs from about mid-September to mid-October, olive oil pressing follows in November, and spring brings green hills and wildflowers. July and August are hot, and many wineries slow down in August. ## What travelers say Reviews from travelers who booked with us, in Italy. [All reviews](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/testimonials) Caroline was fantastic to work with > ### Our trip planner, Caroline, was fantastic to work with! She was patient, responsive and recommended fabulous experiences. She found amazing local guides and tours. The Last Supper was incredible to see during our fabulous Milan City Tour with guide Lara. Our favorite day at Lake Como was a guided hike with lovely and knowledgeable Maria ended with a picnic high in the mountains overlooking the Lake. Taking the Bernin… > > Our trip planner, Caroline, was fantastic to work with! She was patient, responsive and recommended fabulous experiences. She found amazing local guides and tours. The Last Supper was incredible to see during our fabulous Milan City Tour with guide Lara. Our favorite day at Lake Como was a guided hike with lovely and knowledgeable Maria ended with a picnic high in the mountains overlooking the Lake. Taking the Bernina express through the Alps gave us hours of magical beauty. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Neuschwanstein castle that was lead by a local boy, Alessandro, who was amazing and enjoyable to be with. And finally we ended the trip in Munich to enjoy OctoberFest and a few major WWII sites. 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I would think twice about working either Mobee International agdin **Doreen H.**from Pittsfield, MA July 2026 France, Italy · with Mathilde [Verified on Kimkim](https://www.kimkim.com/o/mobee-international#trip-reviews) Tailor-made by local experts ## Get a free, personalized quote Tell us your dates and who is traveling. A local travel designer replies within 48 hours with a tailor-made proposal, prices included. 1. 1Share your dates and wishes 2. 2Get a priced itinerary within 48 hours 3. 3Refine it together, then travel 8 travel designers, local experts across Europe, reply to every request themselves. ★★★★★ > “A wonderful travel partner” Carol W., Seattle, WA · 4.8/5 on 273 reviews - [US+1 607 354 8869](tel:+16073548869) - [Europe+33 4 26 30 36 82](tel:+33426303682) - [contact@mobeeinternational.com](mailto:contact@mobeeinternational.com) Two minutes, three steps. Free and without obligation. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do we need to rent a car in Tuscany? Not on this trip: a private driver handles the wine days, so everyone can taste. Italy's drink-driving limit is 0.5 g/l, and zero for drivers under 21 or who have held a license for less than three years. If you want a car for the free days, we arrange it, and warn you about the restricted traffic zones (ZTL) in Florence, Siena and the hill towns. ### Where should we stay in Tuscany for food and wine? Florence for markets, trattorias and art, then the countryside for the wine. The Val d'Orcia puts Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza within half an hour, while Chianti is better for those who want to stay close to Florence. Our [Tuscany travel guide](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/articles/tuscany-travel-guide) compares the areas. ### When is the grape harvest in Tuscany? Usually from about mid-September to mid-October, depending on the year and the grape. It is a lively time to visit, but some small wineries have less time for guests during the busiest days. We confirm each visit with the estates a few weeks ahead. ### Can you adapt the trip for vegetarians or food allergies? Yes. Tuscan cooking has plenty of vegetarian dishes, from ribollita to pici with garlic sauce, and our cooking class hosts adapt the menu. Tell us about allergies or celiac disease when you book; we brief every restaurant, winery and cooking class in advance. ### Can we combine this trip with Rome or Venice? Yes. Florence is about 1 hour 35 minutes by high-speed train from Rome and about 2 hours 15 minutes from Venice, so it is easy to add a few nights before or after. 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