From Florence: Pienza, Montalcino, Temple of Brunello Wine and Sant'Antimo Abbey with Lunch and Wine Tasting
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From Florence: Pienza, Montalcino, Temple of Brunello Wine and Sant'Antimo Abbey with Lunch and Wine Tasting
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From $154.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.

What you’ll do

Experience a full day journey to the stunning Val d'Orcia, the picturesque Tuscan countryside known for its golden hills and cypress-lined views. Meet our expert multilingual guide in Florence and board our comfortable, fully-equipped GT Coach. Sit back and relax as the urban scenery fades into the unspoiled beauty of the Orcia River valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.
Highlights
  • Pienza - The Renaissance "Ideal City": Stroll through Piazza Pio II, the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and Palazzo Piccolomini, optional entry to Palazzo Pubblico for an inside look at the Priors' former residence, Taste local delicacies at Pienza's traditional botteghe
  • Montalcino - Medieval Charm & Brunello Wine: Explore the historic borgo and the impressive fortress, recharge at Piazza del Popolo and visit the Temple of Brunello, a museum dedicated to the renowned wine, savour a Brunello wine tasting and enjoy a gourmet lunch paired with local wines in the Temple’s cloister
  • Sant’Antimo Abbey - Historical Serenity: Visit this ancient Benedictine church founded by Charlemagne, surrounded by picturesque fields and olive groves, conclude the tour with a toast, celebrating the beauty and flavors of the Val d’Orcia
Itinerary
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Start Time : 8:15 AM
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End Time : 8:15 PM
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Tour Duration : Approximately 12 hours
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Meeting Point : Piazzale Montelungo bus terminal, Florence
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8:15 AM - Departure from Florence
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Meet at the Piazzale Montelungo bus terminal
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Board the fully-fitted GT Coach and embark on your journey through the stunning Tuscan countryside
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10:00 AM - Arrival in Pienza
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Discover Pienza, the first “ideal city” of the Renaissance
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Explore Piazza Pio II, the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and Palazzo Piccolomini
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Optional: Entry to Palazzo Pubblico, the former residence of the Priors
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Visit local botteghe for a taste of Pienza's famous delicacies
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12:00 PM - Depart for Montalcino
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Travel through picturesque landscapes to reach Montalcino
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12:45 PM - Explore Montalcino & Brunello Wine Experience
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Wander the medieval streets of Montalcino, visiting the fortress and Piazza del Popolo
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Visit the Temple of Brunello, an immersive museum dedicated to the renowned wine
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Indulge in a Brunello wine tasting accompanied by a gourmet lunch paired with local wines in the Temple's cloister
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3:30 PM - Sant’Antimo Abbey Visit
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Head to the peaceful surroundings of Sant’Antimo Abbey, nestled among wheat fields and olive groves
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Explore this ancient Benedictine church, founded by Charlemagne in the IX Century
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5:00 PM - Return Journey to Florence
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Raise a glass and toast to the day’s experiences as you depart the beautiful Val d’Orcia region
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8:15 PM - Arrival Back in Florence
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* Note timings are approximate

What’s included

Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach

Expert multilingual escort

Free time in Pienza and Montalcino

Entrance to the Temple of Brunello museum in Montalcino

Gourmet lunch in Temple's cloister with wine tasting (three glass of local wine)

What’s not included

Food and drinks unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What’s not included

Food and drinks unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Point
Meet at: Tours & news kiosk at Piazzale Montelungo bus terminal - located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Piazzale Montelungo is a bus terminal. On the right side of the street, you can see the parking lot where buses will be parked; you have to go to the left side of the street, under the brick walls of the train station. Here there is an iron kiosk with a fuchsia banner and another pink kiosk. Our team will be in front of the kiosk doing the check in, wearing fuchsia t-shirts at 8:15 AM
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time
Notes

The tour will be available rain or shine

The order of the visits may change

Not wheelchair accessible

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requiredNot suitable for pets

English and Spanish are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in Italian a minimum of 4 pax is required

Want to make a booking here?
From $154.00
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.