Private Art & Wine Tour in Cortona & Montepulciano, with lunch & 2 wine tastings

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Follow the trail of the film "Under the tuscan sun". We will take you to the rolling Tuscan landscape, among vineyards, art and sunflowers. We will visit the countryside and the city of Cortona, "the secret underground cellars" of Montepulciano. You will taste the best wines of our region and have a typical Tuscan lunch. Itineraty:
• We will explore southern Tuscany and visit the medieval city of Cortona and the Monastery of San Francesco called "Le Celle"
• We will stop to take photos of the landscape along the road featured in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun"
• Later we will visit the "Underground Wonders" of Montepulciano (The Historic Cellars of the city) where you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG "rests".
• In Montepulciano we will have a delicious lunch and two wine tastings in two different cellars.
The return is scheduled for 5pm

What's Included

Local expert driver
Private transportation
2 Wine tastings included in 2 differet local Wineries (Nobile of Montepulciano and Red of Montepulciano Docg tastings)
Bottled water
We will move to a real Historical Cellar in Monteplciano, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch homemade pasta, cold cuts, Pecorino Cheese and Bruschettas)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our english expert driver will pick you up at your location (hotel or apartment) . Welcome sign always PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO + your name Tour aboard our comfortable 7 Seats Minivan. Important Note: We can also pick up and drop off customers at private addresses, apartments or B & B, without extra charge. It is only necessary to indicate your correct address in the notes. Kind note: The collection is free only in the indicated province and is guaranteed only if the road is not within a restricted traffic area and is paved.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our expert driver will pick you up at your hotel or other chosen location (B&B or private apartment) and take you to discover the Tuscan countryside. The first stop will be in Cortona for a self-guided visit of the city (1 hour). Cortona is a traditional fortified Etruscan city, located approximately 600 meters above sea level, offering spectacular views of the surrounding valley and Lake Trasimeno. The main things I recommend you look for in the city center are: - Piazza della Repubblica, the historic center of Cortona - the pretty medieval streets of Cortona - Piazza Signorelli - the beautiful shops of Cortona, We will also visit the incredible Monastery of St. Francis, a peaceful place not far from the city.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Montepulciano

    After leaving Cortona, we will stop to take photos of the landscape along the road described in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun". Afterwards we will head to Montepulciano to visit the "Underground Wonders" of the city. We will visit the main square of the town (Piazza Grande), the ancient Government Palace and two historic cellars: here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC rest.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Also in the heart of Montepulciano you will have a delicious Tuscan lunch and 5 wine tastings after a guided tour inside the Talosa Historic Winery. Take up again: - Guided tour of the Historic Cellar - Tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano Doc, Nobile di Montepulciano Docg wines; - Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Docg; - Nobile di Montepulciano “Filai Lunghi” Docg or IGT “Pietrose” Super Tuscan; - Lunch with: Homemade pasta (Pici, Lasagne or Cannelloni) - Pecorino di Pienza; - Typical Tuscan cured meats (ham, loin, salami). Talosa is a historic and spectacular winery in the heart of Montepulciano, carved into the historic center. Its tunnels dug into the ancient rock both open onto the large rooms where the Nobile wine rests.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The second wine tasting experience will be in the historic cellar of Cantina Ercolani. During the Renaissance the Ercolani family cultivated vines and in 1700 this activity was highly appreciated. In fact they were one of the "founding fathers" of Vino Nobile. After the guided tour of the cellar we will have a special wine tasting (7/8 wines) accompanied by appetizers. At the end of the second tasting we will return to your location.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Pek Tuscany in Limo

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Wine Tastings
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Culture
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Cancellation Policy

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

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