Montalcino Fortress (Fortezza di Montalcino) Tours and Tickets

Take a day excursion to San Gimignano, Chianti, and Montalcino to experience the charm of the Tuscan countryside. Savor the best local blends during a wine tasting at a renowned Chianti winery. Optional lunch for an authentic gastronomic experience. Begin your full-day journey by seeing San Gimignano, well known as the City of Fine Towers. With your tour guide's insights, take advantage of your free time to explore the historical center and its artisan stores. Explore the birthplace of Vernaccia, the renowned white wine that is regarded as Italy's first DOCG wine, after that. Enjoy a sample of Chianti and you can choose to buy the optional lunch at a nearby winery. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Val d'Orcia before continuing on to Montalcino, which is famous for its panoramic vistas of Brunello grapes. Finish your tour by visiting a local wine cellar to experience the renowned Brunello di Montalcino.

Explore Tuscany outside Siena on this small-group day trip, visiting San Gimignano and Montalcino. Don't worry about hiring a car, as all transportation is arranged. Take a break from the city as you discover medieval architecture and scenic views of Tuscany, with ample free time in each of the hill towns. The tour also includes a visit to a Montalcino winery, with the opportunity to sample Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.

Embark on a delightful day trip through Tuscany's iconic Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Montalcino, home of Brunello wine, Pienza, famed for Pecorino cheese, and Montepulciano, celebrated for Nobile wine. Enjoy breathtaking views, rich culture, and mouthwatering food. Travel in comfort aboard a premium minivan with an English-speaking driver. Indulge in wine tastings, a superior lunch with a view (seasonal), and guided vineyard and cellar tours.

Spend a day sipping one of Italy’s top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this trip from Siena to Montalcino. Travel first to a small winery to explore the vineyards and cellars and taste the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wine. Then, visit a family-run winery in Montalcino, where you tour the grounds and sit down for a classic Tuscan meal with more wine. Visit the Abbey of Sant'Antimo before tasting even more wine at your third and final winery of the day.

Discover some of the highlights of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence by coach. Visit historical hill towns Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano; admire the gorgeous, vineyard-covered scenery of Orcia Valley (Val d’Orcia); and enjoy cheese and wine tastings as you stop at local wineries and other venues. It’s a great day out in the Italian countryside.

Experience medieval Tuscany on a group day trip. Visit the fortified town of Monteriggioni with tickets to its Templar Museum and panoramic views from its walls (if selected). Continue on to the UNESCO heritage area of Val d'Orcia and stop at the medieval village of Montalcino for an optional taste of local wine and nibbles. Finish your tour with a wander through Pienza before the scenic drive back to Florence.

Take a break from the crowds in Siena, and spend an afternoon in the wine town of Montalcino on this group tour. Don't worry about hiring a car to get there, with transportation all sorted. Learn about Brunello di Montalcino wine and its production, along with wine tastings paired with local snacks. Admire views of the Tuscan countryside from this hill town as you discover the region’s generations-old winemaking traditions.

Toast with a glass of wine Podere Montale and watch the sunset show over the Val d'Orcia! Relax in the cool of the terrace with breathtaking views, while the wine specialist serves you a gourmet Aperitivo made from generous glasses of wine and a variety of tasty local food made in Tuscany!

Try some of Italy’s best wines over some delicious Tuscan cuisine on this group tour, where all the details are taken care of for you. Learn all about the regional wines from your wine connoisseur, who knows all there is to know about local Sangiovese grapes. Enjoy a leisurely lunch overlooking Val d’Orcia with choices like artisanal Tuscan cured meat, cheese, and of course, Seggiano’s finest wine.

Discover three of Tuscany’s most beautiful towns as you explore Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano in one day on this walking tour. With a private guide, see the splendid 16th-century Renaissance palaces of Montepulciano and walk through the town of Pienza, built by Pope Pius II. In Montalcino, take a guided tour of a winery and taste the renowned Brunello de Montalcino wine. Note: transportation is not included.

Tuscany is famous for its fine wines, UNESCO-listed landscapes, and historic cities, and this small-group day trip from San Gimignano ticks off all three. Enjoy wine tasting in the Chianti wine region; explore historic Montalcino; and sample the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the charm of Tuscany on a 10-hour private tour from Florence. Visit the picturesque towns of Montalcino, San Gimignano, and Chianti. Savor wine tastings of Brunello, Supertuscan, and Chianti Classico, and explore medieval history while enjoying scenic views.

Sip wine and go back to medieval times during this small-group guided tour that includes an authentic Tuscan lunch. Wander the streets of the ancient, hilltop town of Montalcino known for its wine before touring the Brunello di Montalcino winery. Learn how biodynamic wines are made and sample varieties straight from the barrel. After lunch, visit a second winery to sip samples and eat Tuscan fare.

Escape the bustle of the city and journey to Italy’s most celebrated wine districts during this scenic day trip to Tuscany. Visit family-run wineries and learn about centuries of wine-making traditions while strolling through the picturesque towns of Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano. Tours are fully customizable, allowing you to choose between wine tastings and sightseeing visits, with add-ons like savory Tuscan lunches.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome and explore the serene, UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia with a private, customizable tour. Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off with an English-speaking driver in a comfortable Mercedes sedan or minivan, stopping in the charming towns of Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino. Opt for a winery visit and wine tasting along the way at additional cost, or adjust the itinerary to suit your preferences.

Explore the best of Tuscany and its timeless secrets with a small, intimate group on this 8-day excursion that begins in Florence. Take in all of the captivating sights from Arezzo to Anghiari. Get up close and personal with San Gimignano, Volterra, and Val d'Orcia – uncovering their stories and marveling at the ancient wonders. Then, dive further into the culture by visiting Siena and discovering some world-famous vineyards where one can sample Italy's finest drops.