Pienza & Montepulciano: Day Trip from Florence + Montalcino Wine Tasting

Additional Information & Description

Pienza and Montepulciano bring two distinct sides of Tuscany into one day trip from Florence: a town associated with pecorino cheese and a historic centre known for Nobile di Montepulciano wine. The route takes you into the hills of the Val d’Orcia, a region rich in history, culture and culinary tradition.

Pienza at your own pace

You have free time in Pienza, so the village visit is yours to shape rather than a guided walk with a fixed commentary. Its connection with pecorino gives the stop a clear culinary focus alongside the chance to explore the town itself. This is the independent part of the day: you decide how to spend your time before continuing with the excursion.

Explore Montepulciano’s historic centre

Montepulciano adds a second village stop, with free time to visit its historic centre. Nobile di Montepulciano is produced here, placing the town within the region’s wine-making tradition. The visit gives you time on foot rather than just a view from the transport, with no guided village tour included. You can choose your own route through the centre during the allotted stop.

A tasting in Montalcino

The day also includes a Montalcino wine tasting with regional products. This is the organised tasting element of the excursion, complementing the independent village visits with a chance to sample local food and wine. It is not a lunch inclusion: lunch is excluded, so a full meal remains separate from the tasting.

Departure, duration and transport

Allow 11 hours and 30 minutes for the excursion. Roundtrip transport from Florence is included, with departure from Villa Costanza, 50018, Scandicci, Florence. Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included; Villa Costanza is the starting point for joining the trip.

Tickets and language options

Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted. Live-guide language options are Chinese, English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish; this does not include guided tours within the villages. Tips are optional and are not included in the price.