Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence

4.8
(52 reviews)

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

With equipped bus we will leave together for Monteriggioni, you will have entrance ticket for visiting Templar Museum and walking on the Medieval Walls, after the free time you will leave for the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO heritage area characterized by expanses of emerald hills that turn into golden fields during the summer . In this beautiful area of Tuscany we will be the first to visit Montalcino, a village extremely known by true Tuscans for its wine, the best in all of Tuscany. In Montalcino, if included in the specific rate, it will be possible to taste local wines and products of the Tuscan medieval tradition. After a rewarding walk through we will leave for the last stage of our tour, Pienza; famous village known for its pecorino cheese production, A fabulous view of the panorama of the Val d'Orcia will accompany our return to Florence scheduled for the end of the day.
If you select Transfer Only you'll be free to visit solo each village and taste Tuscan flavours on your own.

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 for the walls of Monteriggioni (not for Transfer Only)(Nov 25 to Mar 26 not allowed)
Entrance ticket to the Templar Museum (not for Transfer Only) (Nov 25 to Mar 26 not allowed)
Meals
Pick up service at the hotel
anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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)
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

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

    1 hour 20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Walk on Monteriggioni Walls and enjoy the best view on Tuscan countryside

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    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 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (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
  • 5
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (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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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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