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An 11-hour day tour by coach from Florence that covers Pienza, a Renaissance town in the Val d'Orcia, the hilltop town of Montalcino famous for Brunello wine, and the fortified town of Monteriggioni, surrounded by 13th-century walls. In Monteriggioni, you enter the Templar Museum and see its artifacts. If you choose the wine option, you taste Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino in Montalcino. You also enjoy the rolling hills of the UNESCO World Heritage Val d'Orcia.

Meet your guide at Santa Maria Novella train station and set off into the Tuscan landscape by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi. The first stop is Pienza, in the heart of the Val d'Orcia. Pope Pius II rebuilt it in the 15th century as an ideal Renaissance city, and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You stroll the picturesque streets for about 1 hour 30 minutes and can try Pecorino di Pienza, the local sheep's milk cheese.

Next is Montalcino, a medieval hilltop town famous for Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's signature red wines. You walk its historic streets for about 2 hours. If you choose the wine tasting option, you enjoy 1 glass of Brunello di Montalcino and 1 glass of Rosso di Montalcino with cold cuts and cheese.

Continue to Monteriggioni, one of Italy's best-preserved fortified towns. 13th-century defensive walls and towers encircle the town, and Dante mentions these walls in the Divine Comedy. It is also known as a setting of a popular video game. You enter the Templar Museum, which covers the legend of the knights, and see its artifacts. You also climb up onto the walls for views of the area around the town.

Before heading back, enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Val d'Orcia. In summer, the green hills turn into golden fields, and the area is known as a setting of the film Gladiator. The tour ends at Santa Maria Novella train station, where you started.
※ The "Transport only" option includes only the bus and onboard assistant support. It does not include a guide, Templar Museum entry, tastings in Monteriggioni or the walls visit.
※ The Montalcino wine tasting is included only if you choose a wine tasting option.
Meeting point:
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (ticket hall of Santa Maria Novella train station)
atrio biglietterie, Piazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italia
Meeting point information:
Meet at the visitor center desk of the local tour partner in the ticket hall of Santa Maria Novella train station. The coach leaves without waiting for latecomers and no refund is given, so please also arrive on time at the meeting places during the tour. The tour ends at the same place.
atrio biglietterie, Piazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italia