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Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

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Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

About this activity

Taste Tuscany's delicious cheeses and the great Brunello di Montalcino red wines on a full-day private guided tour. See the beautiful Val d'Orcia and receive a tour of an organic dairy farm followed by a cheese tasting. Visit the beautiful Renaissance gem that is the hilltown of Pienza and enjoy lunch at your own leisure. Explore the hill town of Montalcino, and taste the rich flavours of the famous Brunello wine directly from a producer. Visit the farm, tour the cellars and learn more about this memorable nectar.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Tuscan Escapes by Papilio SRL

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Wine tasting
  • Included: Driver/guide
  • Included: Hotel pickup
  • Included: Food tasting

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Buonconvento

    Passing by

    Your local English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation for the start of your private tour, and travel south past Buonconvento and into the UNESCO protected val d'Orcia, past iconic postcard views through the most panoramic sceneries. Stops for photo opportunities are frequent.

  2. Pienza

    2 hours

    Visit a local organic farm to view the animals and to taste the pecorino sheep cheeses and goats cheeses that are made in their dairy. Taste the local extra virgin olive oil and enjoy stunning views of the neighbouring hills. Continue your tour towards Pienza, the famous Renaissance Town that was built by Pope Pius II.

  3. Piazza Pio II

    one hour

    Visit the town of Pienza with its stunning views and architecture. Visit the Cathedral (free of charge) and browse the quiet streets and boutique stores. Enjoy some food or a full meal at your own leisure

  4. Montalcino

    2 hours

    After visiting Pienza, enjoy a comfortable drive to the hilltop town of Montalcino, Siena's last bastion of defense against Florence and renowned for its red wines, extra virgin olive oil and honey. A brief visit to the town to be introduced to the area before visiting a local winery to tour the cellars and taste the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wines! After a winery tour, comfortable drive back to Siena and your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • in front of the San Domenico church (also called Basilica Cateriniana)

End point

  • in front of the San Domenico church (also called Basilica Cateriniana)

Pickup points

  • Fornace Suite
  • Casa del Lago
  • C-Hotels Diplomat
  • Hotel Albion
  • Hotel Romagna
  • Hotel Residence La Contessina
  • Strozzi Palace Hotel
  • Forte Agip Hotel
  • Hotel Adriana
  • Hotel San Giovanni
  • Hotel Garibaldi Blu
  • Hotel Mia Cara & Spa

and 1,089 more pickup points

Your tour guide will be picking you up from the accommodation location that you have provided.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Traveller ratings

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