Montalcino – Pienza – Montepulciano & wine tasting

Description

A full day excursion in the Chianti area will provide you with a mixture of culture, nature and enogastronomic learning in the heart of the Tuscany.

Experience quintessential views of the Tuscan countryside filled with vineyards, orchards and olive groves as you journey to the medieval towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano where you will taste the famous local wines of “Nobile of Montepulciano” and “Brunello of Montalcino”.

During the afternoon in between we will visit also the town of Pienza which lies in the heart of the region Val d’Orcia, a wonderful and untouched valley.

Montalcino

Start your day by immerging yourself in the magical atmospheres of these medieval towns. Enjoy a short sight-seeing tour of the beautiful classic hill-town of Montalcino which is set within a full set of walls.

After the visit Enjoy a delicious wine tasting accompanied by an authentic Tuscan “merenda” in a beautiful vineyard near Montalcino. You will taste various wines produced in the area including the Brunello di Montalcino.

Pienza

Drive through the panoramic Tuscan countryside to the town of Pienza which was rebuilt from the village of Corsignano and is the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, a Renaissance humanist born into an exiled Sienese family, who later became Pope Pius II.

Once he was elevated to Pope, over the years Piccolomini had the entire village rebuilt as an ideal Renaissance town. Pienza is known as the “ideal city” or the “utopian city” and is the touchstone of Renaissance urbanism representing the first application of humanist urban planning concepts.

Spend the afternoon taking in the famous atmosphere by visiting the Piccolomini Gardens, the city’s Cathedral and the beautiful architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Montepulciano

Continue on to Montepulciano another medieval hill-town of exceptional beauty where you will have time for a short visit of the historic center.

Walking around the delightful narrow streets of the old town you will have the opportunity to buy a variety of local products and gastronomic specialties such as:

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Brunello di Montalcino
• Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
• Local cheeses such as Pecorino di Pienza

Language: English/Spanish

Duration: 10 hours

Private tour max 6 people

Suggestions for lunch on request 

 This tour is fully customizable according to your request.

* More languages and tailor made tours for individual and group are available.

 For more info please contact us

Itinerary

• Rome
• Montalcino
• Pienza
• Montepulciano
• Rome

Included:

• Pick up and drop off from your hotel
• Transportation by A/C minivan with English/Spanish speaking driver or tour escort (6 pax)

Note:

• Suggested departure from Rome 8:00 a.m
• Recommended confortable wears

HOW TO BOOK?

• • To book, enter the desired date and fill out the form at the top right of this page.
  • Once the booking process is complete, you will receive an email response which will be subject to verification and availability.
  • In the following confirmation e-mail you will find all the information relating to the tour booked.
  • We advise you to book at least 48 hours in advance, for requests less than 24 hours contact us by phone to check availability.

TERMS OF PAYMENT:

• At the time of booking confirmation will be asked a credit card as deposit.
• Payment must be made with pay pal or credit card at least 48 hours before the tour.
• Store and present the reservation voucher as a receipt before starting the tour.

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