Medieval Tuscany Tour from Florence: Monteriggioni, Montalcino, Pienza
Duration
10 hours 40 min
Cancellation
Free cancellation 48hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at Santa Maria Novella Station
Make your own way to the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center in the ticket office atrium of Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, where your guide will gather the group.
Drive through Tuscany
Head south from Florence through the Tuscan countryside as the guide sets the historical scene for the day ahead.
Monteriggioni — walls, museum and free time
Walk the full circuit of the 1200 AD fortified walls, visit the Templar Museum, then enjoy free time to explore the village at your own pace.
Montalcino — exploration and optional wine tasting
Explore this hilltop town renowned for Brunello wine; those on the wine tasting option sample traditional Tuscan wines and local culinary products here.
Pienza — UNESCO Renaissance town
Spend free time wandering the streets of this model Renaissance city, with plenty of opportunity to shop for local pecorino, honey and ceramics.
Scenic return via Val d'Orcia
The drive back to Florence passes through the Val d'Orcia, the UNESCO-listed agricultural landscape that has appeared on cinema screens worldwide.
Meeting point
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center, Piazza della Stazione, Florence (ticket office atrium, Santa Maria Novella Railway Station)
Make your own way to the meeting point inside the atrium of the Santa Maria Novella ticket office. Look for the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center desk. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled departure.
What to bring
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- Comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestones and wall steps
- Sun protection and water, especially in warmer months