Tuscany Wine Tour: Montalcino, Montepulciano & Pienza

Highlights

• Premium Wine Tasting
• Breathtaking Tuscan Landscapes
• Private & Comfortable Transport

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Montalcino

   2h

   Montalcino, located in Tuscany, is famous for its Brunello wine. This charming medieval city is surrounded by walls and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills. The historic center boasts the 14th century Fortress, the Duomo and numerous wine bars where you can taste local wines. Montalcino is a food and wine and cultural jewel. The interior of the Cathedral is equally magnificent, with an inlaid marble floor depicting biblical and allegorical scenes, the work of various artists between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. The Piccolomini Library, frescoed by Pinturicchio and his students, is another notable attraction, as is the pulpit sculpted by Nicola Pisano. The Cathedral also houses works of art of great importance, including the Maestà by Duccio di Buoninsegna and the statue of San Giovanni Battista by Donatello. This architectural masterpiece is also an important treasure chest of artistic and historical treasures.

2. 2

   Montepulciano

   2h

   Montepulciano, nestled in the Tuscan hills, is renowned for its Nobile wine. This medieval city is characterized by elegant Renaissance buildings, such as the Palazzo Comunale, and the majestic Piazza Grande. Among its main attractions are the Church of San Biagio and the underground cellars. Montepulciano offers a mix of history, art and food and wine delights The historic center of San Gimignano, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is characterized by picturesque squares, cobbled streets and stone buildings. The Piazza della Cisterna and the Piazza del Duomo are the beating hearts of the city, where the Palazzo del Popolo, the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the Civic Museum are located. San Gimignano is also famous for the production of the white wine Vernaccia di San Gimignano and for its saffron. This charming village attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its unique historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage.

3. 3

   Historic Centre of the City of Pienza

   1h 30min

   Pienza, located in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany, is a gem of the Italian Renaissance. Designed as an "ideal city" by Pope Pius II, it boasts harmonious architecture such as the Duomo and Palazzo Piccolomini. The city offers spectacular views of the Tuscan hills and gastronomic delights, including the famous pecorino di Pienza.

Before you go

Location

Italy