Montepulciano & Pienza Tour

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Discover two different Renaissance treasures in the same day on our Montepulciano & Pienza Tour. You'll explore the historic centres of these two Tuscan towns and try some of their delicious cheese and wine.

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Discover two different Renaissance treasures in the same day on our Montepulciano & Pienza Tour. You'll explore the historic centres of these two Tuscan towns and try some of their delicious cheese and wine.

Montepulciano & Pienza Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll see you in Montepulciano's Piazza Grande to start our tour of this beautiful Italian hill town.

From the central square, we'll admire the façade of the Santa Assunta Cathedral, the Palazzo Comunale and the famous Well of the Griffins and Lions. Afterwards, we'll stroll past the Renaissance palaces in the old town until we reach the Madonna di San Biagio Sanctuary. We'll observe the details on its exterior and analyse why it's a perfect example of Tuscan Renaissance architecture.

Nearby, we'll find an underground cellar which we'll head inside to taste a local delicacy: the Montepulciano Vino Nobile wine. This denomination of origin is also one of the oldest wines in Italy!

After the wine tasting, we'll board a minibus and drive through the Orcia Valley to Pienza, which is known as an ideal Renaissance town. This nickname is owed to the elegance of the town's buildings and the layout of its streets, which are based on classical ideas.

We'll walk through this small town's historic centre, which is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. As we walk, we'll see the façade of the Pienza Cathedral, the Piccolomini and Borgia palaces and much more. We'll also visit a spot where we can taste some delicious pecorino cheese.

Our tour will finish upon our arrival back at the starting point after a 3-hour tour.

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Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other language.

Included

Transport by minibus or coach.

English speaking guide.

Wine and pecorino cheese tasting.

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

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Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

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Valdichiana Living Show more

Valdichiana Living

Corporate name: STRADA DEL VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO E DEI SAPORI DELLA VALDICHIANA SENESE

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Piazza Grande, 7.

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