Florence: Orcia Valley, Montalcino, Pienza with Lunch & Wine English Tour w/ Palazzo Pubblico, Sant'Antimo + Audio Guide
ID: GYG601787-O-1011032
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Uncover the hidden gems of Tuscany on a guided day trip to the medieval villages of Montalcino and Pieza from Florence. Taste three local wines with lunch and explore the area's most well-known sights.
Discover the medieval villages of Tuscany on this full-day guided tour from Florence. Browse the historic center of Pienza and the fortress of Montalcino. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and three wine tastings at the Temple of Brunello. Explore the Sant'Antimo Abbey with an audio guide and the Palazzo Pubblico.
Start the tour in Pienza with free time to explore the first ideal city of the Renaissance. Tour the historic center from Piazza Pio II, the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and Palazzo Piccolomini. If you select the option for the Palazzo Pubblico, enter the former residence of the Priors.
Head to Montalcino, a perfectly preserved medieval town with a massive fortress. Start in the former convent of Sant’Agostino, which now houses the Temple of Brunello interactive museum. Travel through local history and culture to discover the production of the renowned Brunello di Montalcino wine.
Top off the visit with a tasting of the famous Tuscan Brunello and lunch in the cloister of the Temple of Brunello. Let the chef’s creativity inspire you as the explosion of flavors perfectly combines with the richness of the best Tuscan wines.
Close your adventure with a visit to Sant’Antimo Abbey, a Benedictine church founded, according to legend, by Charlemagne in the ninth century. See the scenic clearing surrounded by wheat fields, ancient olive trees, and vineyards. Raise a final glass to the day’s adventures before returning to Florence.
Highlights
- Take in the views of golden Tuscan hills on this exploration of the Orcia Valley
- Experience a multi-sensory journey inside the museum at the Temple of Brunello
- Admire the ancient Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a gem hidden amongst olive trees
- Discover Pienza and Montalcino, two of the most authentic towns of Val d'Orcia
- Indulge in a gourmet lunch with three samplings of the local Tuscan Brunello
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Please alert the local provider of any special needs or impaired mobility, as well as dietary requirements or allergies
Please note that the given order of the visits may vary
Meet your guide at the Piazzale Montelungo bus stop, a 5 to 10-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
