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Overview

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.

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

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Pienza, Montalcino and Monteriggioni
2. 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.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Il Duomo di Pienza
Built on the ancient church of Santa Maria, it designed to be placed scientifically in the main square of the village
4. Piazza Pio II
Visit the heart of this village around that was developped the ancient Walls
5. Palazzo Piccolomini
Situated next to the Cathedral, it is composed by 3 Floors, created in Pietraviva, a typical Tuscan stone used for buildings.
6. 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
Duration: 120 mins
7. Fortezza di Montalcino
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.
8. Palazzo dei Priori
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.
9. Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni, the small fortified village with walls dating back to 1200 AD which you can travel for an unprecedented immersive experience
Duration: 75 mins
10. Via Alighieri
Visit Templar Knights Museum, the perfetc way to totally immerse yourself in the Medieval world with authentich historical armours.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

Inclusion

Transportation by bus with air-conditioned

Wi-Fi on board the bus

Expert multilingual escort (not for Transfer Only)

Access to the medieval walls in Monteriggioni (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)

Exclusion

Meals

Pick up service at the hotel

anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

In order to reserve the seat also for children under 4 years of age, it is necessary to select the free rate 'children (0 - 3)' during the purchase phase.

The tour involves walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

the tasting of wine with typical products is not a lunch

Transfer time on board bus is already included in the total duration

No refunds are given in case of delay at the meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center

Maximum punctuality is recommended at each meeting points during the excursion. For the success of the tour, no waiting times are expected in case of delays by ustomers and no refunds will be granted

The order of visits may change

Transfer Only option includes only bus and assistance on board.

From November 2, 2026, to March 21, 2027 Availability: Sundays Languages: Min. 2 people for English and Spanish / Min. 4 people for Portuguese

Supplied by Sightseeing Experience

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