Tuscan Wine & Cheese Tour: Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano from Florence or Siena

Highlights

• Tuscan Villages Exploration
• Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience
• Private & Comfortable Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Montalcino

   2h

   This private self-guided tour can be customised to suit your preferences, but recommended stops include Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza Towns. Your driver will be on-hand to offer guidance and recommendations, but will not accompany you once you walking reach the centre towns. Montalcino is a hill town that is most famous for its unique Brunello di Montalcino wine. Wine Tasting Time in Montalcino town or countryside (to be paid directly on spot).

2. 2

   Pienza

   2h

   Pienza is a small town that was rebuilt in the 15th century as a Renaissance town. You will have time to stroll around 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. Cheese Tasting Time in Pienza Town or countryside (to be paid directly on spot).

3. 3

   Montepulciano

   2h

   Free time for shopping and self-guided 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. Wine Tasting Time in Montepulciano Town or countryside (to be paid directly on spot).

Before you go

Location

Italy