Tuscany Wines & Lunch: Montepulciano & Montalcino Experience
Description
Experience the highlights of southern Tuscany on a full-day small group tour from Florence through the rolling landscapes of the Val d’Orcia. Travel in comfort and enjoy a perfect blend of food, wine, history, and scenery. Your first stop is Montepulciano, where you’ll enjoy an authentic Tuscan lunch featuring local cured meats and cheeses, followed by handmade Pici pasta with ragù, or tomato sauce for vegetarian guests. During lunch, take part in a guided tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano and the renowned Nobile di Montepulciano, perfectly paired with the regional cuisine. Continue to Pienza, the “ideal Renaissance city,” and enjoy free time to stroll its picturesque streets, admire panoramic countryside views, and browse artisan food shops. In the afternoon, reach Montalcino, home of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino. Visit a local winery for a guided tasting and learn about the traditions and aging process behind one of Italy’s most celebrated wines.
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Montepulciano is a historic hill town known for Renaissance palaces, panoramic views, and its famous wines, including Rosso and the prestigious Nobile di Montepulciano.
Pienza is a charming Renaissance town in the Val d’Orcia, famous for its harmonious architecture, panoramic views, and traditional Pecorino cheese.
Montalcino is a medieval hill town surrounded by vineyards, famous worldwide for Brunello di Montalcino and stunning views over the Tuscan countryside.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Fantastic day. Niccolo was our great leader for the day. Would recommend the trip and Niccolo to anyone, he really knew his stuff. Weather was not great but no one can predict that
This tour was wonderful! Manie (Sp.?) our tour guide was wonderfully pleasant and quite knowledgeable. Every place we visited was beautiful! Photos can’t capture the beauty and majesty of this region. My only regret is that I didn’t have enough room in my luggage for wine & o live oil.
