Montalcino Wine and Romance Semi Private Day Tour from Florence Including Lunch

Revel in Tuscany’s wine country and hilltop towns on this small-group day trip from Florence. Traveling by luxury minivan with an expert driver/tour escort, explore the idyllic town of Montepulciano and sample its vino di nobile wines at an old wine cellar. Next, stop at a winery near Montalcino for a 3-course lunch including starter, pasta dish, dessert, served with three local, Brunello di Montalcino wines. Finish with the visit of Pienza , one of Tuscany’s hidden gems. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza Grande a Montepulciano, Pazza Grande, 53045, Montepulciano Italy

The tour begins at 9am from the Piazza della Repubblica where you will meet your driver - guide. From there you will be driven to Montepulciano where you will have time to explore the town, its famous San Biagio Church and the Contucci cellar which boasts more than 1000 years of history. Here you will be able to take part in a wine tasting before traveling onwards to Montalcino, departing at around noon.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Montalcino 564, Piazza del Popolo 36, 53024, Montalcino Italy

The first stop on this section of the trip will be Piombaia ( or a similar property) wine farm, where you’ll enjoy a private lunch and some of the farm’s own wine. The lunch will include appetizers, a pasta dish and dessert. During lunch you will be able to take part in a wine tasting – where you’ll experience three different types of Brunello wine.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Historic Centre of the City of Pienza, near Montepulciano Italy

Next, visit the Renaissance hill town Pienza, which affords incredible views over the Orcia Valley. Pienza is also well known for the cheese produced here and called Pecorino from Pienza, that you may taste in one of the many small and charming shops around the town selling this famous local cheese.Then it is off to the medieval hill town of Montalcino. It boasts beautiful views over the surrounding valleys. You will be able to walk through its charming city centre and see its medieval fortress – guided by your driver who will walk with you.

Duration: 1 hour