Full-Day Tuscany Wine & Cheese Tour: Montepulciano & Pienza from Florence

Overview

Highlights

• Montepulciano & Pienza Visit
• Wine & Cheese Tasting
• Comfortable Private Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2h

   * Private local expert tour guide in Montepulciano included in TOUR GUIDE INCLUDED Option* Free time for shopping and self-guided walking visit in the Medieval scented village! Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town in Southern Tuscany. It is a major producer of food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheese, "pici" pasta, lentils, and honey, it is known world-wide for its wine. Connoisseurs consider its Vino Nobile, which should not be confused with varietal wine merely made from the Montepulciano grape, among Italy's best.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   45min

   Winery visit, Wine Tasting guided tour in the countryside.

3. 3

   Historic Centre of the City of Pienza

   1h

   Pienza is a small town that was rebuilt in the 15th century as a Renaissance town. Self-guided walking through the streets, several important sites can be spotted, and each of them carries a portion of the town’s history. It is also for the wine production, food, and culture. In particular, Pienza is famous for its pecorino cheese, that is matured in several different ways in order to enhance its flavor.

Before you go

Location