Tuscan Hills Full-day Tour: Val D’orcia, Montalcino, Montepulciano & Pienza With 2 Wine & Cheese Tastings
About This Tour
Leave Florence behind for a full-day journey through the rolling landscapes of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover some of Tuscany’s most ce...
Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Florence, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Val d'Orcia · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: Comfortable shoes are recommended; Please note that the given order of the visits may change; We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility; English and Spanish are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in Italian, German, Portuguese or French a minimum of 4 pax is required
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What's Included
- Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- Free visit of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano
- Visit to a wine cellar in Montalcino with tour of the wine cellars and tasting of the world-famous Brunello
- Visit to a winery in Montepulciano with tasting of the “Vino Nobile”
- Pienza'pecorino cheese tasting
- Possibility of buying wine and cheese at a very competitive price
- Possibility to retrace the Gladiator's Walk
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo Pienza The first stop of the day is the town of Pienza, around one hour and a half from Florence. Enjoy some free time to explore the first “ideal city” of the Renaissance period that dominates the valley from up above, giving you an incomparable sight of the surrounding hills. Start the tour from the heart of the historic center: Piazza Pio II with its honey-colored buildings, the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and Palazzo Piccolomini. Montalcino Then you will head to Montalcino, the Medieval town par excellence dominated by its massive fortress. In just about thirty minutes you will reach the hometown of Brunello and you will have some free time to explore the most authentic borgo of Val d’Orcia. Breathe in the peaceful atmosphere and step back to the past while taking a stroll down its steep alleys. Think about having a coffee in Piazza del Popolo to recharge your batteries before visiting the Temple of Brunello. Montepulciano Next up is a unique experience inside the monumental complex of the former convent of Sant’Agostino, which now houses the Temple of Brunello: an interactive museum where you can unveil the secrets of Montalcino's famous red wine and its hometown through an immersive path. Start a multi-sensory journey through local history and culture to discover the pillars of the production of one of the most renowned wines of Italy, Brunello di Montalcino. But that’s not all! Top off the visit tasting the famous Tuscan Brunello to finally understand why it's addressed as the King of Sangiovese wines. You will find waiting for you in the cloister of the Temple a sumptuously laid table, so get ready to taste a delicious lunch made of gourmet dishes accurately paired with three glasses of local wine. Let the chef’s creativity inspire you as the explosion of flavors perfectly combines with the richness of the best Tuscan wines.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Florence, IT · Tour start: Florence, IT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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