Florence Day Trip Montalcino Wine + Romance Small Group
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Florence Day Trip Montalcino Wine + Romance Small Group

1 day
Small Group
Full Day
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Revel in Tuscany’s wine country and hilltop towns on this small-group day trip from Florence. Traveling by luxury minivan with an expert driver-guide, explore the idyllic town of Montepulciano and enjoy a wine tasting at a selected winery. Next, stop at a winery near Montalcino for a food and wine experience including starter, pasta dish, dessert, served with three local Brunello di Montalcino wines. Finish with the visit of Pienza, one of Tuscany’s beautiful hill towns. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. In a small group of 8 or less, you will travel from Florence to the historic town of Montepulciano, sampling its atmosphere and wine before moving on to the Tuscan hill town of Montalcino. During this leg of the trip, you will visit a local wine farm and the beautiful Renaissance hill town Pienza. Afterwards, you will be driven back to Florence via the panoramic Cassia Road that travels through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Why book our tour? Our tours offer you a more personalized and in-depth experience. Lasting from 9 am until 6 pm, you will have all the time you need to experience the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Our experienced driver-guide will drive you and a party of no more than xx people. Since you are in a small group, our guides also have far more time to interact with you and answer any questions you may have. Let’s take a look at what your tour will include: Florence to Montepulciano The tour begins at 9 am from the Piazza Della Repubblica where you will meet your driver-guide. From there you will be driven to Montepulciano where you will have time to explore the town, its famous San Biagio Church and the Contucci cellar which boasts more than 1000 years of history. Here you will be able to take part in a wine tasting before traveling onwards to Montalcino, departing at around 12 noon. Montepulciano to Piombaia The first stop on this section of the trip will be Piombaia wine farm, or similar, where you’ll enjoy a private lunch and some of the farm’s own wine. The lunch will include appetizers, a pasta dish, and dessert. During lunch, you will be able to take part in a wine tasting – where you’ll experience three different types of Brunello wine. Pienza Next, visit the Renaissance hill town Pienza, which affords incredible views over the Orcia Valley. Pienza is also well known for the cheese produced here and called Pecorino from Pienza, that you may taste in one of the many small and charming shops around the town selling this famous local cheese. Montalcino Then it is off to the medieval hill town of Montalcino. It boasts beautiful views over the surrounding valleys. You will be able to walk through its charming city center and see its medieval fortress guided by your driver who will walk with you. Return to Florence Your memorable day exploring the beautiful Tuscan countryside will end with a lovely drive back to Florence via the Cassia Road taking you through the stunning Chianti hills. You will arrive back in Florence city center at approximately 6 pm.
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