The Sienese countryside
Discover a land immortalized by painters of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Tuscan landscapes
The surroundings of Siena, the countryside, the history and its wonderful wine
Tasting Nobile di Montepulciano
Taste with us a wine that is produced in Tuscany from the Etruscan period

Duration

8 Hours

Day

Thursday

Type

Bestseller,paypal

Location

Pienza e Montepulciano

Crete Senesi and the Val d’Orcia: a day between Pienza and Montepulciano

price from 149

Description

We will accompany you on the discovery of the lunar landscape of the Crete Senesi, driving along one of the most scenic roads in Italy, before arriving in the Val d’Orcia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. An incredible combination of farms, hills dotted with cypress trees, gardens and vineyards meticulously maintained; historical centers extraordinarily well preserved with architectural wonders of the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance. We will discover Pienza, the city built by Pope Pius II in the 15th century as a utopian Renaissance town and today famous for its cheese, Pecorino di Pienza. Along other roads with breathtaking views, we will arrive in Montepulciano from the lower gate to the Piazza Grande with Michelozzo’s Palazzo Comunale and the Duomo with a tasting of the excellent Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Highlights

  • Cross the beautiful countryside of Crete Senesi and Val d’ Orcia and stop to take beautiful photographs.
  • Relax while your personal driver takes you to your tour destinations
  • Stroll down the alleys of Pienza
  • Discover the stories and traditions of Montepulciano
  • Departure every Thursday

The price includes

  • Local guide (upon request)
  • Drivers available for the day
  • Cheese tasting
  • Wine tasting

The price does not include

  • Tickets for unscheduled visits not included
  • Unscheduled meals and tastings not included

Itinerary

  • Meeting point: to be agreed upon with the customer
  • Crete Senesi Val d’Orcia, Pienza, Montepulciano

Service Info

  • Instant confirmation: yes
  • Reservations will be accepted by 3 pm of the day before the departure of the tour
  • Accessibility for the disabled: yes – notify in advance if there are people with mobility difficulties
  • Guide: upon request
  • Languages: tour available in Italian and English

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Crete Senesi and the Val d’Orcia: a day between Pienza and Montepulciano