Tuscany Wines & Lunch: Montepulciano & Montalcino Experience

Duration11h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Experience the highlights of southern Tuscany on a full-day small group tour from Florence through the rolling landscapes of the Val d’Orcia. Travel in comfort and enjoy a perfect blend of food, wine, history, and scenery.

Your first stop is Montepulciano, where you’ll enjoy an authentic Tuscan lunch featuring local cured meats and cheeses, followed by handmade Pici pasta with ragù, or tomato sauce for vegetarian guests. During lunch, take part in a guided tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano and the renowned Nobile di Montepulciano, perfectly paired with the regional cuisine.

Continue to Pienza, the “ideal Renaissance city,” and enjoy free time to stroll its picturesque streets, admire panoramic countryside views, and browse artisan food shops.

In the afternoon, reach Montalcino, home of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino. Visit a local winery for a guided tasting and learn about the traditions and aging process behind one of Italy’s most celebrated wines.

What's included

Traditional Tuscan lunch In Montepulciano
Unlimited high-speed WIFI on bus
Licensed tour leader (English, Spanish, or Italian speaking, depending on option selected)
Guided tour of two wineries
Multiple wine tastings - 4 types of wine
Round-trip transportation from Florence by air-conditioned coach

Tips

What to expect

Montepulciano
2h 30m

Montepulciano is a historic hill town known for Renaissance palaces, panoramic views, and its famous wines, including Rosso and the prestigious Nobile di Montepulciano.
Pienza
1h

Pienza is a charming Renaissance town in the Val d’Orcia, famous for its harmonious architecture, panoramic views, and traditional Pecorino cheese.
Montalcino
1h 30m

Montalcino is a medieval hill town surrounded by vineyards, famous worldwide for Brunello di Montalcino and stunning views over the Tuscan countryside.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in front of The Florence Gate Caffetteria, at Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station - Easily reachable by tram T1 Leonardo from Santa Maria Novella (last stop: Villa Costanza, ~20 min). Ticket: €1.70.

End point

in front of The Florence Gate Caffetteria, at Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station - Easily reachable by tram T1 Leonardo from Santa Maria Novella (last stop: Villa Costanza, ~20 min). Ticket: €1.70.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wine tastings take place in English, with your tour leader providing translation support when needed.
A moderate amount of walking and stairs is involved.
The tour itinerary is subject to change, but all scheduled stops will be visited.
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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