Montepulciano, Montalcino, Cortona - Small Group Day Trip
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Languages: English
- Exclusive purchase opportunity: wines & local products with worldwide delivery
- Guided wine tasting in a historic underground cellar, featuring Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
- If option selected: Light Tuscan lunch in an exclusive historic underground cellar in Montepulciano
- Licensed tour escort for a smooth, curated experience
- Live ceramic decoration demo with a master artisan (If unavailable, the demo is replaced by visits to authentic artisan shops showcasing traditional village crafts)
- Multiligual assistance at the meeting point
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned mini coach
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- If not selected in option: Lunch
- Languages: English
- Exclusive purchase opportunity: wines & local products with worldwide delivery
- Guided wine tasting in a historic underground cellar, featuring Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
- If option selected: Light Tuscan lunch in an exclusive historic underground cellar in Montepulciano
- Licensed tour escort for a smooth, curated experience
- Live ceramic decoration demo with a master artisan (If unavailable, the demo is replaced by visits to authentic artisan shops showcasing traditional village crafts)
- Multiligual assistance at the meeting point
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned mini coach
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- If not selected in option: Lunch
Discover the heart of Tuscany on an unforgettable small-group journey from Florence. Your first stop is Cortona, a hilltop village made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun, where ancient Etruscan walls and medieval streets create a timeless atmosphere. Enjoy exclusive access to a local artisan ceramic workshop(*), witnessing traditional hand-painting techniques passed down through generations.
Continue to Montepulciano, renowned for its elegant Renaissance palaces and prestigious Vino Nobile. Enjoy a guided wine tasting of five select labels, including Brunello di Montalcino, in a historic wine cellar. If option selected, savor a light Tuscan lunch surrounded by centuries-old stone vaults. You’ll also have free time to explore the charming historic center, featured in films like New Moon and Medici.
Journey through the scenic Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, to reach Montalcino, a medieval village crowned by an impressive fortress and famed for its world-class Brunello wines. Enjoy free time to wander its picturesque streets and admire panoramic views before returning to Florence.
(*) if not available, it will be replaced with a visit to authentic artisan shops, with traditional and typical works of the village
Please note the order of the visit may change.
- Admire the UNESCO landscapes of Val d’Orcia and medieval Montalcino
- Explore Cortona, the hilltop village from Under the Tuscan Sun
- Optional light lunch inside a historic underground wine cellar
- Taste five fine Tuscan wines, including Vino Nobile and Brunello
- Visit an artisan ceramic workshop and see traditional hand-painting
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- For the safety of all, please be informed that the services offered are designed to meet the needs of clients without motor disabilities or those not using wheelchairs. It is advised that some activities or tours may involve physical or environmental conditions unsuitable for individuals with motor disabilities or using wheelchairs.
- No vegetarian or gluten-free options available
- The tour is confirmed with minimum 4 participants. If the minimum number of passengers is not reached you will be offered another date or an alternative Tour or full refund.
