Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence

4.8
(54 reviews)
Florence, Italy

11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Our first stop is Pienza, a charming Renaissance village located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia. Famous worldwide for its delicious Pecorino di Pienza, this stop is the perfect opportunity to stroll through picturesque streets and taste one of Tuscany’s most iconic cheeses.

After visiting Pienza, the tour continues to Montalcino, a medieval hill town internationally renowned for its prestigious wines, especially Brunello di Montalcino. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy local wine tastings and traditional Tuscan products, experiencing the authentic flavors of the region.

The journey then takes us to Monteriggioni, one of the best-preserved fortified villages in Italy. Surrounded by impressive 13th-century defensive walls, this small medieval town is famous worldwide for inspiring settings in a popular video game where the protagonist battles the legendary Knights Templar. A dedicated museum is included in the tour experience.

What's Included

Transportation by bus with air-conditioned
Wi-Fi on board the bus
Expert multilingual escort (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting of 1 Brunello di Montalcino + 1 Rosso di Montalcino + cold cuts and cheeses (if selected)
Entrance ticket to the Templar Museum (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting in Monteriggioni of 3 local wines with olive oil and typical products(not for Transfer Only)
Meals
Pick up service at the hotel
anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)

Meeting point: 20 minutes before the start of the tour at our Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella train station in the ticket hall

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass by)

    Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Pienza, Montalcino and Monteriggioni

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Pienza

    located on the crest of a hill overlooking the Val d'Orcia is a small town in Italy with only about 2,000 inhabitants, considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Il Duomo di Pienza (Pass by)

    Built on the ancient church of Santa Maria, it designed to be placed scientifically in the main square of the village

    Admission ticket free
  • Piazza Pio II (Pass by)

    Visit the heart of this village around that was developped the ancient Walls

    Admission ticket free
  • Palazzo Piccolomini (Pass by)

    Situated next to the Cathedral, it is composed by 3 Floors, created in Pietraviva, a typical Tuscan stone used for buildings.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Montalcino

    A mediaeval village in the heart of the Brunello wine region of about 6,000 inhabitants, is beautifully situated on a 567-meter-high hill in the famous Val d'Orcia

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Fortezza di Montalcino (Pass by)

    The fortress has a new structure for the time of its construction as it had a pentagonal plan as opposed to the square plan adopted by the fortifications of a previous era. The fortress has a tower at each corner.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Palace constitutes one of the most typical elements of the village. Built in the 13th-14th century, it has a high crenellated tower and a portico with lowered vaults where there is a 16th-century statue of Cosimo I dei Medici. On the façade and on the side facing the square it features numerous heraldic coats of arms of the podestà families who have governed the city over the centuries. The urban evolution of the village forced the building into the alleys of the center, depriving it of its original public space.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Monteriggioni

    Monteriggioni, the small fortified village with walls dating back to 1200 AD which you can travel for an unprecedented immersive experience

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit Templar Knights Museum, the perfetc way to totally immerse yourself in the Medieval world with authentich historical armours.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass by)

    Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • order of visits may change
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Historical Tours
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