Tuscany Wines & Lunch: Montepulciano & Montalcino Experience

About this experience

Explore southern Tuscany on a full-day small-group tour from Florence through the scenic Val d’Orcia, combining food, wine and history. In the Montepulciano area, enjoy lunch at Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano, outside the historic town centre. Savour a Tuscan appetizer, pasta with ragù or lasagna, and cantucci with Vin Santo. A vegetarian menu is available. Taste three wines from Cantina del Redi: Riccio Toscana Bianco IGT or Nobile di Montepulciano, Briareo Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva, and Vin Santo. Continue to Pienza, the Renaissance town known for its panoramic views and artisan shops, with free time to explore. Finally, visit Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello di Montalcino, before returning to Florence through the Tuscan countryside.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 150 min

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

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 60 min

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

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 90 min

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

What's included

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• 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

What's not included

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• Tips

Additional information

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• 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
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time. In case of late arrival at the meeting point and missed tour departure, NO REFUND will be possible.

Cancellation policy

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