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Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence
(64) Reviews
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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order of visits may change
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In order to reserve the seat also for children under 4 years of age, it is necessary to select the free rate 'children (0 - 3)' during the purchase phase.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our first stop is Pienza, a charming Renaissance village located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia. Famous worldwide for its delicious Pecorino di Pienza, this stop is the perfect opportunity to stroll through picturesque streets and taste one of Tuscany’s most iconic cheeses.
After visiting Pienza, the tour continues to Montalcino, a medieval hill town internationally renowned for its prestigious wines, especially Brunello di Montalcino. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy local wine tastings and traditional Tuscan products, experiencing the authentic flavors of the region.
The journey then takes us to Monteriggioni, one of the best-preserved fortified villages in Italy. Surrounded ...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation by bus with air-conditioned
Wi-Fi on board the bus
Expert multilingual escort (not for Transfer Only)
Access to the medieval walls in Monteriggioni (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting of 1 Brunello di Montalcino + 1 Rosso di Montalcino + cold cuts and cheeses (if selected)
Entrance ticket to the Templar Museum (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting in Monteriggioni of 3 local wines with olive oil and typical products(not for Transfer Only)
Meals
Pick up service at the hotel
anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list
Meeting Points
Departure
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Meeting point: 20 minutes before the start of the tour at our Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella train station in the ticket hall
Return
Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence
(64) Reviews
Firenze
About
Our first stop is Pienza, a charming Renaissance village located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia. Famous worldwide for its delicious Pecorino di Pienza, this stop is the perfect opportunity to stroll through picturesque streets and taste one of Tuscany’s most iconic cheeses.
After visiting Pienza, the tour continues to Montalcino, a medieval hill town internationally renowned for its prestigious wines, especially Brunello di Montalcino. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy local wine tastings and traditional Tuscan products, experiencing the authentic flavors of the region.
The journey then takes us to Monteriggioni, one of the best-preserved fortified villages in Italy. Surrounded ...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation by bus with air-conditioned
Wi-Fi on board the bus
Expert multilingual escort (not for Transfer Only)
Access to the medieval walls in Monteriggioni (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting of 1 Brunello di Montalcino + 1 Rosso di Montalcino + cold cuts and cheeses (if selected)
Entrance ticket to the Templar Museum (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting in Monteriggioni of 3 local wines with olive oil and typical products(not for Transfer Only)
Meals
Pick up service at the hotel
anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list
Meeting Points
Departure
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Meeting point: 20 minutes before the start of the tour at our Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella train station in the ticket hall
Return
Itinerary
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Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Pienza, Montalcino and Monteriggioni
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Pienza
located on the crest of a hill overlooking the Val d'Orcia is a small town in Italy with only about 2,000 inhabitants, considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Il Duomo di Pienza
Built on the ancient church of Santa Maria, it designed to be placed scientifically in the main square of the village
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Piazza Pio II
Visit the heart of this village around that was developped the ancient Walls
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Palazzo Piccolomini
Situated next to the Cathedral, it is composed by 3 Floors, created in Pietraviva, a typical Tuscan stone used for buildings.
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Montalcino
A mediaeval village in the heart of the Brunello wine region of about 6,000 inhabitants, is beautifully situated on a 567-meter-high hill in the famous Val d'Orcia
2 hours
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Fortezza di Montalcino
The fortress has a new structure for the time of its construction as it had a pentagonal plan as opposed to the square plan adopted by the fortifications of a previous era. The fortress has a tower at each corner.
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Palazzo dei Priori
The Palace constitutes one of the most typical elements of the village. Built in the 13th-14th century, it has a high crenellated tower and a portico with lowered vaults where there is a 16th-century statue of Cosimo I dei Medici. On the façade and on the side facing the square it features numerous heraldic coats of arms of the podestà families who have governed the city over the centuries. The urban evolution of the village forced the building into the alleys of the center, depriving it of its original public space.
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Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni, the small fortified village with walls dating back to 1200 AD which you can travel for an unprecedented immersive experience
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Via Alighieri
Visit Templar Knights Museum, the perfetc way to totally immerse yourself in the Medieval world with authentich historical armours.
20 minutes
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Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center
