Private day tour from Siena to Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano located in the extraordinary scenery of the Orcia Valley with your personal driver.
A day trip to Pienza's historic center, the medieval towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano, and to taste world-class wines by visiting prestigious wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano with tasting of their exceptional wines.
In Montalcino it is possible to visit the hilltop village with its medieval buildings built around its ancient, fortified castle.
At an excellent winery nestled in the vineyards around Montalcino you will enjoy an informative tour of the winery with wine tastings of their wines, including the excellent Brunello.
In the vineyards around the city, only Sangiovese Grosso grapes—the only grapes capable of yielding a long-lasting red wine—are used to make Brunello.
The town of Pienza, for the particularity of its architecture, was declared by the UNESCO a World heritage Site in 1996. Pienza is famous for being the city where was born Aeneus Silvius Piccolomini, a renaissance humanist who became Pope under the name of Pius II.
The cardinal rebuilt the ancient village of Corsignano and named it Pienza applying the humanist urban concept.
Very interesting in the main square is the Cathedral, the palazzo Piccolomini and other important buildings. From the main square of Pienza it is possible to admire a spectacular stunning view over the Val d’Orcia valley.
In Pienza you could enjoy of a tasting of the famous pecorino cheese (payable locally) considered one of the best in Italy in one of the many cheese shops.
Montepulciano is an ancient Etruscan settlement, turned in to a fortified village in the Middle Ages and encircled by walls and fortifications designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder in 1511 during the Medici rule.
The town has an unusually harmonious look, the main square with the Duomo; the elegant Palazzo de' Nobili-Tauragi, the austere Palazzo Comunale and the stunning Renaissance Church San Biagio are a must to see.
The entire area of Montepulciano is well known for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, it is made mainly with Sangiovese grapes locally called Prugnolo Gentile, a ruby full-bodied red that could not exceed 70 percent of the blend and with other grapes for the remaining 30 percent.
A visit of a premium winery with a tasting of their wines will allows you to know more about his interesting wines.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Day Tour from Siena to Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza
• Appreciate the winemaking process of Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano wines
• Visit of two top rated wineries with cellar tours and tastings
• Explore the charming town of Pienza
• Discover the medieval towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano
DETAILS
Duration:
10 hours
Departure Time:
Morning
Pick up and drop off point:
At the lobby of your hotel in Siena
If your hotel is not in the center of Siena, ask us for a personalized quote.
Price include:
Private Mercedes car (for your party from 1 to 2 persons)
Private Minivan (for your party from 3 to 6 persons)
Professional English speaking driver
Montalcino winery visit with wine tastings
Montepulciano winery visit with wine tastings
Price does not include:
Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverage
On Request:
- Rates for more of 6 people.