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Montepulciano - Our driver escort will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment in Florence) and take you on a drive through the rolling hills between Umbria and Tuscany. The first stop will be in Montepulciano.
Free visit of the main square and the Temple of San Biagio. You can choose where to have lunch or follow the advice of our driver. Montepulciano is a major producer of food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheeses, pasta called pici, lentils and honey, it is known all over the world for its excellent red wine: Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano. Our expert driver will guide you through the incredible underground cellars, where a qualified winemaker will show you gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC “rest”. At the end of the visit, you will participate in a tasting of the best wines with an explanation of their most important characteristics.
- Guidance of a local expert driver
- Complimentary brochures
- Provided bottled water
- Wine tasting at a historic cellar in Montepulciano, featuring Noble and Red Wine varieties
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Don’t let the chance slip away to explore Montepulciano and Cortona on your journey from Florence to Assisi, chauffeured by our knowledgeable local driver. Engage in a full-day expedition amidst the quintessential vistas of undulating hills dividing Umbria and Tuscany, complete with cypress-lined avenues and ancient hamlets – discover the hidden gems of Tuscany!
• Begin with a self-guided exploration of Montepulciano, uncover a historic underground cellar and traipse through tunnels carved into tuff beneath striking brick arches.
• Delve into a curated wine tour featuring 5 tastings (Nobile di Montepulciano, Rosso di Montepulciano and Brunello) at the Historic Cellar. If you wish, our driver can guide you to wonderful spots for a traditional Tuscan lunch during the tour.
• Afterward, we’ll proceed to Cortona for the next segment. It’s a classical walled Etruscan town, perched around 600 meters above sea level, presenting stunning vistas of the valley beneath and Lake Trasimeno.
• In the late afternoon, we’ll continue to Assisi and ensure you’re comfortably dropped at your chosen destination, whether it’s a B&B or Hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
