Do you dream of drinking Italian wine under the Tuscan sun?

Or maybe wandering the cobblestone streets of a hill town in Tuscany?

Today I'm talking about traveling around Tuscany, Italy — specifically the area known as the Val d'Orcia.

The Val d'Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And it's loaded with gorgeous scenery, charming towns, world class wine and delicious food. If you choose one area to go to in Tuscany, the Val d'Orcia is it!

While Tuscany is one of the most popular regions in Italy to visit, I'll offer up some tips on some of the lesser visited destinations and sites along with some of the more famous places.

If you want to chat about the Val d'Orcia  more, then drop me an email at lynne@wanderyourway.com.


In this episode:

1:27 Putting Val d'Orcia, Tuscany on the map

3:14 UNESCO World Heritage Site

6:18 Montepulciano

8:50 Pienza

10:36 San Quirico d'Orcia

13:07 Montalcino

16:39 Bagno di Vignoni

18:10 Castiglione d'Orcia & Rocca d'Orcia

20:26 Monticchiello

22:19 Radicofani

23:43 Sant'Antimo Abbey

24:45 Chapel Vitaleta

26:20 Via Francigena

28:08 Sante Marie di Vignoni Winery

30:51 Fanti Winery

32:00 Banfi Winery

33:35 A story

Important Links:

12 of the Most Beautiful Towns in Tuscany

Val d'Orcia — Now THIS is Tuscany

9 Amazing Things To Do in Montepulciano Italy

Val d'Orcia UNESCO

Italian Tourism Board


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