Private day tour with your personal driver from Siena to Cortona and Montepulciano crossing the scenic Orcia Valley.
Time at leisure to visit both towns and a winery visit with light lunch in a premium winery producing the Nobile di Montepulciano.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Private driving tour to Cortona and Montepulciano from Siena
- Time at leisure to visit Cortona
- Visit the hill town of Montepulciano at your own pace
- Montepulciano winery visit with tasting and light lunch
DETAILS
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Duration:
9 hours
Start Time Private Tour:
Morning
Meeting Point:
At the lobby of your Hotel in Siena centre.
If your hotel is not in the center of Siena, ask us for a personalized quote.
Price include:
- Private Mercedes E series car (for your party from 1 to 2 persons)
- Private Mercedes Minivan (for your party from 3 to 6 persons)
- Professional English speaking driver.
- Montepulciano winery visit with wine tasting and lunch
Price do not include:
- Gratuities (optional),
- Admission fees to churches and museums
- Further meals and beverage
On Request:
- Rates for more of 6 people.
- Personal guide in Cortona
DESCRIPTION
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Private day tour from Siena to Val d'Orcia to explore the medieval towns of Cortona and Montepulciano.
With your private driver from the lobby of your hotel in Siena crossing the Crete Senesi south of Siena, reach the Valdichiana where the hill towns of Cortona and Montepulciano face each other. In Montepulciano visit of a premium winery with light lunch and tasting od their excellent wines including the Nobile di Montepulciano
Time at leisure to explore both Montepulciano and Cortona.
The town of Montepulciano is well known for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a ruby full-bodied red, made primarily from a Sangiovese grape varietal locally called Prugnolo Gentile
Montepulciano whose origins dates back to an ancient Etruscan settlement, was 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.
In the historical centre there are rest of roman elements, medieval architecture and Renaissance noble buildings: the elegant Palazzo de' Nobili-Tauragi, the austere Palazzo Comunale and the stunning Renaissance Church San Biagio are a must to see.
Interesting is a visit of the historical cellars just under the main square of Montepulciano, ancient cellars dug into the tufa, that maintain in the centuries the old tradition of the city and where at the end of the tour you could taste the Montepulciano wines (payable locally).
Your private driver will take you to Cortona, an ancient town dating back to Etruscans and Romans times. Cortona has become very popular with the book and the film “Under the Tuscan Sun”.
Strolling at your own pace through the narrows medieval streets reach the Piazza della Repubblica and the nearby Piazza Signorelli where there is an Etruscans Museum.
Admire the stunning views till the lake Trasimeno from its terraces.
Back to your hotel in Siena where your private tour ends.