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Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
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Overview
Enjoy a full-day journey from Rome through the rolling Tuscan hills to visit San Galgano, Pienza, and Montepulciano.
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of San Galgano, a place where time seems to stand still. Here, nestled among the hills, stands the evocative roofless Abbey—a Gothic masterpiece that has defied the centuries, offering unforgettable views under the open sky. The journey continues with a visit to the nearby Hermitage of Montesiepi, home to the legendary Sword in the Stone.
Next, explore Pienza, a splendidly preserved Renaissance village boasting breathtaking views of the Val d'Orcia. Finally, in Montepulciano, stop at a renowned local winery to taste the region's finest wines, perfectly paired with authentic Tuscan specialties.
Options
F29P Private Tour
Private Tour
Minivan (6/7 people)
Pickup included
F29 Small Group Tour (Default)
Pickup included
What's included
Tour leader for the whole trip
Visit to the church of San Galgano
Museum entrance tickets
Visiting the Sword in the Rock
Wine and food tasting of local product
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan offered by Welcome Italy
Pick up and drop-off at hotel (inside the city center)
Tips
What to expect
Eremo di Montesiepi
30m · Admission ticket included
The Hermitage of Montesiepi and the Abbey of San Galgano in Valdimerse constitute the most important religious and monumental complex in the Chiusdino area and, more generally, in the entire Siena region, and one of the most significant examples of Gothic-Cistercian architecture in Italy.
At the center is the famous boulder containing the sword of San Galgano. The circular wall is punctuated by four asymmetrical double-splayed single-lancet windows. Opposite the entrance is the semicircular apse. To the left of the entrance is a rectangular chapel covered with a cross vault; this chapel was built in the early 14th century and frescoed between 1334 and 1336 by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
Abbazia di San Galgano
30m · Admission ticket included
“The church of San Galgano, as it stands, is a monument of grandiose and evocative beauty. The ivy that clings to its gray, gold, and red walls; the broken lines of the walls, which give the whole a fantastical appearance; those large, empty windows that our imagination completes with slender marble columns and stained-glass windows; the green lawn, a silky carpet that changes hue with every hour of the day and every breath of wind; and the blue vault of the sky that arches luminously over the naves; and the silence of the fields that stretch out all around—all combine to make this abandoned and deconsecrated temple more solemn and more mystical.”
Montepulciano
3h
Perched atop a hill in southern Tuscany, not far from Siena, Montepulciano is a medieval town of rare beauty that is definitely worth a visit! A unique village with elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, splendid piazzas, and hidden corners. Montepulciano also offers fabulous, sweeping views of the Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana.
Montepulciano's strategic location makes it the ideal base for exploring this beautiful corner of Tuscany. The charming town of Pienza, the spa town of Bagno Vignoni, the famous Montalcino, and many other enchanting villages are all within easy reach.
Pienza
30m
Pienza is a small jewel in the Val d'Orcia, known as the city of Pope Pius II, born Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who was born here in 1405. Upon becoming Pope, Pius II sought to transform his humble hometown, Corsignano, into an urban and architectural treasure.
He thus entrusted the complete renovation of the village to architect Bernardo Rossellino and humanist Leon Battisti Alberti, who in just four years, from 1459 to 1462, defined the harmonious and typically fifteenth-century appearance of what would become Pienza today.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup included from any hotel in the city center. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
