Val d'Orcia
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Rome
The cypress-lined hills of the postcards, with Montalcino and Pienza.
Why locals go
The Tuscan countryside weekend.
Visiting Rome?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Rome for your flight home.
What to book
- Brunello di Montalcino tasting
- Pienza and its pecorino
- Bagno Vignoni hot springs
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Agriturismo stay
- Hot springs at Bagni San Filippo
With friends
- Brunello wine tour with a driver
- Vespa or e-bike tour
When to go
April to October.