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Tuscan Val D’orcia & Cilento Coast

Highlights

  • 9 Day Self drive Tuscany & Cilento Coast
  • Country hotel in Val d'Orica
  • Truffle hunting Visit and tasting of the famous mozzarella di Bufala at a cheese factory
  • Falconry course
  • Wine tasting at a winery producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
  • Visit and tasting of the famous mozzarella di Bufala at a cheese factory
  • Archaeological site of Paestum
  • Tour Code: VEVI121

This self-drive tour covers two amazing but diverse regions of Italy.  Val D’Orica rural southern part of Tuscan, lies south of Siena and is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy. This is classic Tuscany.  Rich green valley, that encompasses the Orcia river.  Landscape of endless fields, panoramic views, enchanting villages, hilltops lined with cypress tress and vineyards that produce the famed Brunello Wine.  After a glorious day of sightseeing imagine yourself watching the glorious bright sun set sipping a glass of incredible Brunello. To enhance your perfect vacation head south to Coast. One of the most unspoiled and relatively undiscovered part of Campania region. Just 20 minutes south of the stylish busy Amalfi coast. Cilento coast is less busy in comparison to the Amalfi Coast. It is an ideal base to explore both areas.  Cilento offers stunning seaside and is home to the largest natural park in Italy where you can visit the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Certosa di Padula.  Unspoiled naturalistic beauties, historical and archaeological sites, secluded coves for swimming, stunning lemon groves and an excellent road system for easy travels.  The Magical scenery of the classic Tuscan countryside and the stunning beauty the Tyrrhenian Sea, is the ultimate travel experience in Italy has to offer.

  • Itinerary - click for more

    Tuscan Val D’Orcia & Cilento Coast – Updated Itinerary with Distances

    Day 1: Arrival in Italy – Transfer to Val d’Orcia

    • Pick up rental vehicle at airport.
    • Drive to Val d’Orcia countryside Relais.
      • Distance: ~200–250 km from Florence Airport (FLR) or ~250–270 km from Rome Airport (FCO), depending on route.
    • Check-in, relax, optional visit to a medieval village. Dinner on your own or at Relais restaurant.
    • Overnight: Countryside Relais

    Day 2: Val d’Orcia – Truffle Hunting & Pienza

    • Morning truffle hunting experience at Podere il Casale farm, Pienza.
    • Afternoon visit Pienza village.
    • Walking distance within the farm/village: ~5 km
    • Return to Relais for overnight.
    • Overnight: Countryside Relais

    Day 3: Val d’Orcia – Brunello Vineyards & Montalcino

    • Drive to Le Ripi winery (Montalcino area) for wine tasting and farm tour.
      • Distance: ~25 km from Val d’Orcia Relais to Le Ripi.
    • Optional visit to Montalcino village.
    • Return to Relais (~25 km).
    • Overnight: Countryside Relais

    Day 4: Val d’Orcia – Montepulciano & Falconry

    • Falconry course in the morning (at or near Relais).
    • Visit Cortona village for lunch.
      • Distance: ~40 km from Val d’Orcia Relais to Cortona.
    • Afternoon visit and tasting at Vino Nobile di Montepulciano winery.
      • Distance: ~30 km from Cortona to Montepulciano.
    • Return to Relais (~20 km).
    • Overnight: Countryside Relais

    Day 5: Drive to Cilento Coast

    • Check out and head south to Marina di Camerota.
      • Stop at local mozzarella di Bufala cheese factory en route.
      • Distance: ~450–500 km (Val d’Orcia → Cilento Coast), ~6–7 hours drive.
    • Check-in and dinner at leisure.
    • Overnight: Cilento

    Day 6: Cilento Coast – Boat Tour

    • Guided boat tour of “Costa degli Infreschi e della Masseta.”
      • Driving distance to port: ~0–5 km (local)
    • Visit Cala Bianca and Infreschi beaches. Return to hotel.
    • Evening aperitif and dinner at local wine bar.
    • Overnight: Cilento

    Day 7: Cilento Coast – Flight of the Angel & Paestum

    • Morning drive to Trentinara for zip-line experience.
      • Distance: ~40 km from Marina di Camerota.
    • Lunch at nearby agriturismo.
    • Afternoon drive to Paestum for archaeological visit.
      • Distance: ~80 km from Trentinara.
    • Return to Marina di Camerota.
      • Distance: ~90 km.
    • Overnight: Cilento

    Day 8: Cilento Coast – Sailing & Moonlight Dinner

    • Full day on sailing boat with lunch and sunset views.
    • Evening Lamparata fishing experience and moonlight dinner.
    • Driving distance: minimal (local to port).
    • Overnight: Cilento

    Day 9: Departure – Return Rental Vehicle

    • Drive to Naples Airport or Salerno Rail Station for return.
      • Distance: ~200 km to Naples Airport; ~120 km to Salerno.
    • End of services.

    Notes:

    • All distances are approximate and based on typical road routes.
    • Local driving distances for small excursions (like village visits) are included only when notable.
    • Day 4 originally had “Distance 500 km” – this appears incorrect; the actual

     

Included

  • Nine Day Rental Vehicle
  • Four NIghts Relais Resort Country Hotel in Val d'Orcia
  • Breakfast daily
  • Truffle hunting at Podere il Casale with 5-course lunch
  • Tuscan garden experience, tasting and lunch at Podere le Ripi
  • Falconry course
  • Wine tasting at a winery producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
  • Visit and tasting of the famous mozzarella di Bufala at a cheese factory
  • Four nights in a hotel in Cilento
  • Guided boat tour in the Protected Marine Area Costa degli Infreschi and Masseta
  • Angel Flight
  • Guided tour and entrance to the archaeological site of Paestum
  • Sailing experience with lunch Lamparata and dinner on the beach with fresh fish, wine and good music
  • Nine Day Vehicle at disposal based on itinerary-Group I Mercedes-Benz Class A Automatic Air Conditioned
  • Vehicle Rental Details - click for more

    Car Rental Includes:

    • Unlimited Mileage
    • Third Party Liability (RCA)
    • Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW)
    • Theft Protection Reduction (TP)
    • Personal Accident Insurance (PAI);
    • Super CDW – Super TP
    • 18% Airport Charges
    • 14% Railway Fee
    • Road Tax
    • 22 % VAT

    Car Rental Does Not Include:

    • Administrative cost of invoice
    • Administration fees in case of accident (GMU) and fines (GRV)
    • Whatever not mentioned in the inclusions

Not Included

  • International Air Travel
  • Full Board
  • Beverages during included meals
  • Local Guides
  • Entrance fees to monument not mentioned in itinerary
  • Toll Charges
  • City Tax paid locally
  • Items of personal nature and Items not listed in the inclusions

As a general rule the scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed. The final list of the hotels will available  15 days prior to departure.

Starting From

2026 Per Person Double Single
01 Jul - 17 Aug$4350On request
18 Aug - 18 Oct $4970
19 Aug - 21 Mar 22$4300

The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.

 


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