From Florence: Sommelier Guided, Private Wine Tour in Montepulciano, Tuscany - 2 Winery Visits and Lunch Included

Name: From Florence: Sommelier Guided, Private Wine Tour in Montepulciano, Tuscany - 2 Winery Visits and Lunch Included
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SKU: SIY0UY
Price: 827.00 GBP
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12 hours

From 07:30

Group 1+

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What you'll do

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Val d'Orcia wine region with a full-day wine tour in Montepulciano, combining local vineyards alongside classic movie locations. Pick-up from your hotel is at 7.30 AM, visiting your first winery at Podere il Casale shortly after. Then it’s off to a 2nd family-run winery to sample the classic Brunello di Montalcino alongside a selection of unique alternatives. The tour also includes stops in both the medieval location of Montepulcino and the historic town of Pienza, along with an authentic Italian lunch. A professional sommelier/tour guide will accompany your group throughout the day.

Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Discover the picturesque Italian wine region of Val d'Orcia in Tuscany with UNESCO World Heritage status.

Wine Tasting Sessions: Visit 2 family-run wineries and taste a spectrum of wines, from the renowned Brunello di Montalcino to unique local blends

Cheese and Bread Samples: At Podere il Casale alongside the wine-tasting is additional local produce such as bread, cheese and olive oil

Farm-to-Table Lunch: Severed within an organic farmhouse and restaurant where you can sample a multi-course feast with high-quality products.

Movie Magic: Explore the mediaeval towns of Montepulciano and Pienza, as featured in Hollywood films including "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Gladiator"

Itinerary

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Duration: Approximately 12 hours
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Group Size: 2-6 people
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Start Time: 7.30 AM
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Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included
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First Stop - Montepulciano: The captivating medieval town of Montepulciano provides the first stop of the day, upon a hilltop in Southern Tuscany. Surrounded by Renaissance buildings, the town has become a must-visit for travellers ever since its appearance in the classic Hollywood blockbuster "Gladiators"
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1st Winery: Visitors are invited to explore the grounds, as well as the main house to learn about organic wine-production. The wines themselves are oak-aged and bottled onsite, creating the perfect location to join your first wine-tasting session of the day.
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2nd Winery: Podere il Casale: Tasting sessions will feature the natural flavour and quality of the vineyards' organic wine, as well as a chance to sample local cheese and bread manufactured onsite.
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Italian Lunch: The restaurant at Podere il Casale prides itself on the benefits of working farm-to-table and it's here that includes an authentic Italian lunch before leaving your hosts for the next stop of the day.
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Last Stop - Pienza: Located between Montepulciano and Montalcino, Pienza is also an example of a breathtaking medieval town. Another location in Tuscany made famous for its appearance on the big screen, Pienza is often considered a "Touchstone of Renaissance Urbanism".
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Drop-off: At the end of the tour, the return journey will conveniently return to the comfort of your accommodation
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End Time: Approximately 7.30 PM

What's Included

Transport - including hotel pick-up/drop-off

Private tour guide/sommelier

4 stops including 2 boutique wineries

Authentic local lunch with 0 km products

Free time in Montepulciano and Pienza

What's not included

Tips and gratuities

This experience is only available to guests over the age of 10 years old

Unfortunately, this tour is unable to accommodate wheelchair users

Meeting Points

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation are included in this tour. Please choose your hotel from the dropdown during the booking process.

Kindly arrive at your meeting point 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

Notes

Important Information

The tour runs rain or shine

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

The tour will commence promptly at 7:30 am. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances