6-Hour Montepulciano and Pienza Tour through Val d'Orcia
About This Tour
Discover the wonderful landscape and typical products south of Siena on this 6-hour tour through Val d'Orcia. Explore the nearby towns of Montepulciano and Pien...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Montepulciano, Pienza, Val d'Orcia · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Know before you go: Participants will walk medium distances.; Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for variable weather conditions.; Please dress appropriately to enter holy places: cover your shoulders and do not wear shorts.; In the case of wheelchairs and pushchairs, please inform us in advance so that transport can be organized in the best possible way.; Due to strikes or force majeure, we reserve the right to change the itinerary.
About Pienza
Pienza
Italy tour guides from Everest Global Hub can help you uncover all the art and Renaissance architecture of UNESCO-tagged Pienza, nestled deep in the Val d'Orcia
What's Included
- Professional guide for the whole 6-hour tour
- Visit to Montepulciano and Pienza
Not Included
- Wine tasting of Nobile di Montepulciano in a wine cellar, on request.
- Transfer not included.
- Lunch in a restaurant or at an organic trattoria.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Montepulciano and Pienza in Val d'Orcia
Elegant and sophisticated, Montepulciano is situated on the top of a hill. Elegant and sophisticated, Montepulciano is situated on the top of a hill. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Val d'Orcia. Sumptuous Renaissance buildings and medieval architecture create a fascinating and unique urban environment. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Val d'Orcia. Sumptuous Renaissance buildings and medieval architecture create a fascinating and unique urban environment. Visit Piazza Grande, where the Cathedral stands, as well as the majestic Palazzo Pubblico, designed by the famous Florentine architect Michelozzo. Visit Piazza Grande, where the Cathedral stands, as well as the majestic Palazzo Pubblico, designed by the famous Florentine architect Michelozzo. Montepulciano is a symbol of high-quality wine: in fact, Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most famous and appreciated wines in Italy and abroad. Montepulciano is a symbol of high-quality wine: in fact, Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most famous and appreciated wines in Italy and abroad. Discover the wonderful town, its history, and its traditions, such as the original barrel race called Bravìo - a race between the ancient districts of the town using barrels, which takes place every year on the last Sunday of August. Discover the wonderful town, its history, and its traditions, such as the original barrel race called Bravìo - a race between the ancient districts of the town using barrels, which takes place every year on the last Sunday of August. The tour continues towards the beautiful small town of Pienza, born from the ambition of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. The tour continues towards the beautiful small town of Pienza, born from the ambition of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. Pienza is also well known for the local production of Pecorino cheese. Visit typical food shops and taste different kinds of Pecorino cheese, such as cheese with truffles, figs, and pepper. Pienza is also well known for the local production of Pecorino cheese. Visit typical food shops and taste different kinds of Pecorino cheese, such as cheese with truffles, figs, and pepper. Discover the dream city, its history, the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, its beautiful buildings, and its picturesque views. Discover the dream city, its history, the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, its beautiful buildings, and its picturesque views. Along the way, stop to taste the local wine in one of the many wineries in the territory of the incomparable Val d'Orcia, upon request. Along the way, stop to taste the local wine in one of the many wineries in the territory of the incomparable Val d'Orcia, upon request.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Tempio di San Biagio, Via di San Biagio, San Biagio, Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy · Tour start: 53045 Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
