Experience Val d'Orcia from a helicopter, taste Brunello at private cellars and dine at Arnolfo. This five-hour private tour blends aerial views with intimate winery visits and a Michelin-star lunch.
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The chopper lifts off and the Val d'Orcia spreads out like a living map — golden crete soils, ribboned vineyards and compact hilltowns clustered on ridges. From the helicopter window Montalcino's medieval silhouette and the rolling vineyards that feed Brunello appear in sharp relief, while the pilot traces a route over Pienza and Montepulciano before setting down at private estates.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven ground and standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
Val d'Orcia's agricultural layout dates to medieval land division and Renaissance-era planning; the area is protected as a UNESCO cultural landscape with long-standing viticultural traditions such as Brunello di Montalcino.
Conservation
Many estates in the region practice sustainable viticulture and the Val d'Orcia's UNESCO status imposes landscape protections; helicopter operators also coordinate to minimize noise and disturbance over sensitive sites.
Reserve your spot on the Fly Brunello - Heli Wine Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Provide passenger weights in advance
Operators require exact weights for load-and-balance calculations—failure to provide them can jeopardize boarding.
Plan for weather cancellations
Flights are subject to cancellation in poor weather—book flexible travel or extra days to avoid disappointment.
Wear solid shoes for winery terrain
Vineyards and cellars have gravel, dirt tracks and steps—sturdy, closed-toe shoes make tastings and cellar tours easier.
Bring photo ID and minimal carry-on
You’ll need ID for check-in and space in the helicopter is limited—leave large bags at your hotel.
Passport or government ID
Required for check-in and security for air travel and private estate entry.
Layered jacket
Wind and temperature change quickly at helicopter altitudes and across the valley.
spring
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for gravel tracks, cellar stairs and estate grounds.
Sunglasses with polarizer
Reduces glare across sunlit fields and improves aerial photography through windows.
summer