Taste the wines of Tuscany on an 8-hour wine tasting tour of Montepulciano and Pienza from Florence or Siena. Cross the beautiful hills of Val D'Orcia, learn about the noble traditions of viniculture at 2 wineries or more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Any hotel in central Siena
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Visit 2 wineries of the acclaimed Val d’Orcia wine lands
- Stroll the picturesque streets of Montepulciano
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Pienza
- Discover the buttery taste of an authentic pecorino cheese
- Try a glass of the grape-based brandy typical to Italy
Full description
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a full-day wine tasting tour of Pienza and Montepulciano, 2 artistic jewels of the Val d’Orcia wine lands.
Following a pick-up from your hotel in Florence or Siena, transfer to Pienza, an architecturally stunning town that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Enjoy breathtaking views of the vine-cloaked Val d’Orcia, also renowned for pecorino cheese.
You will also visit Montepulciano, noted for the refined beauty of its Renaissance buildings and ancient traditions of its Nobile di Montepulciano wines.
Visit a winery in the morning to learn about wine production. Enjoy a number of Tuscan wines and grappa, a grape-based pomace brandy of Italian origin. Try a selection of Tuscan olive oils.
Enjoy a stroll through the town center and continue to a second winery in the afternoon to sample more Tuscan wines, ending with a pecorino cheese tasting in Pienza before your return transfer to Florence or Siena.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation by air-conditioned car or minivan
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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- Passport or ID card
