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Lands of Brunello wine Pienza and Montalcino with Gourmet Lunch

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Florence, Italy

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Do you keep seeing postcards of Tuscan landscapes with rolling golden hills and rows of high cypress trees but you are not sure of where to find them? Do you have a passion for wine and dream about tasting the best ones while in Italy? Then why not join our full-day trip to Val d’Orcia to get the chance to finally travel over the most iconic Tuscan countryside and to enter the astonishing Temple of Brunello wine in Montalcino.
Discover Pienza and Montalcino, two of the most authentic towns of Val d'Orcia.
A multi-sensory journey inside the Temple of Brunello with a gourmet lunch in a charming location.
Raise a glass to an unforgettable day while admiring the iconic postcard-like landcapes of Tuscany.

What's Included

  • Entrance to Palazzo Pubblico in Pienza (if selected)
  • Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
  • Gourmet lunch in Temple's cloister with wine tasting (three glass of local wine)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazzale Montelungo
    Firenze FI, Italy

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    What To Expect

    Val D'Orcia

    Discover the postcard views of the green, rolling hills in Val d’Orcia. Meet your friendly, local tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Grab a seat on the comfortable coach bus, and you will shortly depart for the scenic beauty of Val d’Orcia! During the picturesque drive, your guide will dive into some interesting information about the towns and lush land of the Valley. The drive to Val d’Orcia will take about two hours.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Palazzo Comunale di Pienza

    If you selected the option while making the reservation, you will also have the entrance ticket to Palazzo Pubblico included in your visit, the then residence of the Priors that now hosts the town hall.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Pienza

    The first stop of the day is the town of Pienza, around one hour and a half from Florence. Enjoy some free time to explore the first “ideal city” of the Renaissance period that dominates the valley from up above, giving you an incomparable sight of the surrounding hills. Start the tour from the heart of the historic center: Piazza Pio II with its honey-colored buildings, the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta, and Palazzo Piccolomini. Keep going past the apse of the Duomo and take the pedestrian street: you’ll be stunned by the incredible dreamy sight that will soon open just in front of your eyes.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Enoteca Bistrot - Tempio Del Brunello

    Next up is a unique experience inside the monumental complex of the former convent of Sant’Agostino, which now houses the Temple of Brunello: an interactive museum where you can unveil the secrets of Montalcino's famous red wine and its hometown through an immersive path. Start a multi-sensory journey through local history and culture to discover the pillars of the production of one of the most renowned wines of Italy, Brunello di Montalcino. But that’s not all! Top off the visit tasting the famous Tuscan Brunello to finally understand why it's addressed as the King of Sangiovese wines. You will find waiting for you in the cloister of the Temple a sumptuously laid table, so get ready to taste a delicious lunch made of gourmet dishes accurately paired with three glasses of local wine. Let the chef’s creativity inspire you as the explosion of flavors perfectly combines with the richness of the best Tuscan wines.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Montalcino

    Then you will head to Montalcino, the Medieval town par excellence dominated by its massive fortress. In just about thirty minutes you will reach the hometown of Brunello and you will have some free time to explore the most authentic borgo of Val d’Orcia. Breathe in the peaceful atmosphere and step back to the past while taking a stroll down its steep alleys.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Abbazia di Sant'Antimo

    The final stop of your adventure will be Sant’Antimo Abbey, just a few kilometers away from Montalcino. You will get to a scenic clearing surrounded by wheat fields and ancient olive trees through a panoramic country road among the vineyards. At its right center lies the charming Sant’Antimo Abbey, a Benedictine church founded, according to the legend, by the great Charlemagne in the IX Century. After a quick visit, it’s time to eventually get back to Florence, but only after one last toast. Let’s raise a glass to the unforgettable day you just experienced and say goodbye to the smooth rolling hills of Val d’Orcia all around.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

    The bus will take you back to Florence, and you will arrive back in the early evening. Don’t miss out on this magical opportunity to explore the postcard scenery and picturesque, hilltop towns of Val d’Orcia!
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    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • The order of the visits may change

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lands of Brunello wine Pienza and Montalcino with Gourmet Lunch?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • Entrance to Palazzo Pubblico in Pienza (if selected)
    • Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
    • Gourmet lunch in Temple's cloister with wine tasting (three glass of local wine)
    • Entrance to the Temple of Brunello museum in Montalcino
    • Expert multilingual escort
    • Free time in Pienza and Montalcino
    • Entrance to Sant'Antimo Abbey with audioguide (if selected)

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • The order of the visits may change
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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