Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

5.0
(31 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup
Food tasting
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

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

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Meeting point

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Tuscan Escapes by Papilio SRL

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Culinary Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

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

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