Combining a wine tour with cheese tastings in Montepulciano and Pienza from Florence offers a delightful culinary experience amidst the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town and comune in the Italian province of Siena in southern Tuscany and it is a wine-producing region. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita status and is, with the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico, one of the principal red wines of Tuscany. The Rosso di Montepulciano and Vin Santo di Montepulciano have Denominazione di origine controllata status.

Arrive in Montepulciano, a charming hilltop town famous for its Vino Nobile wine. Begin your exploration by visiting  San Biagio Church and then a local winery for a wine tour and tasting experience. Learn about the winemaking process, from vine to bottle, and sample a selection of Vino Nobile wines, accompanied by explanations from expert sommeliers.

After your wine tasting in Montepulciano, embark on a scenic drive to Pienza, a picturesque town renowned for its pecorino cheese production. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside as you make your way to your next destination. Upon arrival in Pienza, head to a local dairy farm for a cheese tasting experience. Pienza is famous for its pecorino cheese, made from sheep's milk, and you'll have the opportunity to sample various types of pecorino, including aged, flavored, and fresh varieties.

P.N.: all services provided are customizable according your needs.

• Meeting Point at your accommodation in Florence: Customers will be met by a Tuscany Taste Tour's driver by the concierge of your hotel or by the entrance of your apartment.
• Our drivers are NOT OFFICIAL LICENCE GUIDES and they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. We are professional speaking drivers but are not allowed, by an agreement with Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments.
• Dresses: Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments, local custom requires cover knees and shoulder. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• Wheel Chair Accessible : This service, available upon request, allows the vehicle to be configured from 8 passenger seats to 5 seats plus one for the disabled passenger, ensuring safe and easy access for those with mobility challenges. Please note that the wheelchair lift is installed only upon request and requires a minimum of 24 hours' notice. Therefore, we kindly ask you to contact us in advance to ensure the service is available.Please note that while the driver can assist with boarding and disembarking, it is required that the disabled passenger is accompanied by an assistant during the journey."
• The vehicle will escort you for the entire service. Walking is limited unlike bus tour where you have to walk the whole day.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• 9  a.m. Pick up from your accommodation in Florence;
• On arrival in Montepulciano, the first stop at the San Biagio.
• departure to the winery for your wine tastings!!!;
• Lunch at the local trattoria in Montepulciano;
• Strolling in Montepulciano;
• Departure Pienza;
• Departure to the farm for a cheese tastings;
• Departure to your accommodation in Florence;
• 7.30 p.m Drop off ;