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Florence: Monteriggioni & Val d'Orcia Optional Wine Tasting
174 ReviewsDiscover Monteriggioni, Montalcino, and Pienza on a guided tour with transportation. Visit the Templar Museum, tour medieval walls, and enjoy an optional wine tasting, all in one day.
Highlights
- Walk on the historic walls of Monteriggioni dating back to 1200 AD
- Visit the Templar Museum of Monteriggioni and marvel at artefacts
- Taste a variety of typical Tuscan wines and local produce
- Relax on board a comfortable bus with air-conditioning
- Enjoy a picturesque stroll through the historic streets of Montalcino
Description
Depart from Florence for a journey through the natural beauties of Tuscany to discover walls, castles, and Templar legends. Leave with an equipped bus and discover Monteriggioni, the small fortified village with walls dating back to 1200 AD. Enjoy the authentic experience of walking on its medieval walls. Discover why Monteriggioni has become famous worldwide for a well-known gaming title where the protagonist fought against the famous Knights Templar. On site you can discover the museum which is dedicated to them which is included in the itinerary of this tour. Continue your tour and 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 you will first visit Montalcino, a village well known by Tuscans for its wine, the best in all of Tuscany. Make your visit even more special by selecting the option that includes a possible wine tasting paired with local produce. After a picturesque stroll through the streets and authentic shops you will depart for the last stop of your tour, Pienza; a famous village known for its cheese production. Take some free time and visit the Pecorino di Pienza for a spot of shopping. Witness fabulous panoramic views of Val d'Orcia before heading back to Florence for the end of your day. If you select Transfer Only option you'll be free to visit independently each village and taste Tuscan flavours on your own.Includes
Air-conditioned bus transportation Wi-Fi on board the bus Multilingual tour leader (not included with 'Transfer Only' options) Walls of Monteriggioni entry (not included with 'Transfer Only' options) (From Nov 2025 to March 2026 not allowed) Templar Museum entry (not included with 'Transfer Only' options) (From Nov 2025 to March 2026 not allowed) Wine and produce tasting (1 Brunello di Montalcino, 1 Rosso di Montalcino, cold cuts, and cheeses) in Montalcino (if selected) Free time to visit Monteriggioni, Pienza, and MontalcinoImportant Information
- Transfer Only option includes only a bus, and assistance on board. - From November 2025 to March 2026 access to the walls of Monteriggioni and Templar Museum is not allowed for artistic conservation works on a historic site - From November 2025 to March 2026 , a tasting in Monteriggioni of 3 local wines accompanied by extra virgin olive oil and tastings of typical products is included (not for Transfer Only)
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