Montalcino Fortress (Fortezza di Montalcino) Tours and Tickets

Visit San Gimignano and Montalcino on a small-group day trip from Siena, and discover medieval architecture, wine, and stunning views of Tuscany. With ample free time in each of the hill towns, the tour also includes lunch at a Montalcino winery plus samples of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino wine.

Spend an afternoon in the wine town of Montalcino, tasting the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and learning about wine production. This tour from Siena that tasting of local wine paired with salami and cured meat. Admire views of the Tuscan countryside from the pretty hill town and discover the region’s generations-old winemaking traditions.

Spend a day sipping one of Italy’s top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this day trip from Siena. Led by an expert guide, travel to the cellars to learn about the production process and meet the locals behind the delicious red wine. Then, pause at a family-run winery for an authentic Tuscan lunch before exploring the village of Montalcino and the abbey of Sant'Antimo. Stop for additional tastings along the way and conclude with transportation back to Siena. Group size is reserved to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Sip wine and go back to medieval times during this full-day, guided wine, walking, and food tour that includes a 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.

Get a taste of Tuscan scenery, wine, and food on a day trip departing from Florence. Led by an English-speaking driver, discover the regions of Chianti and Val d’Orcia, soaking up the local flavor with two wine tastings. After exploring the charming towns of Castellina and Montepulciano, top off your trip with a traditional Tuscan lunch at a farmhouse in the Val d’Orcia hills. To keep the experience as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to eight on this small-group adventure.

Travel to Tuscany on a day trip from Rome, and discover a region of stunning hilltop towns, farms, and wineries. With a guide, you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pienza, a beautiful example of a Tuscan hill town. Continue to an organic farm for lunch, sourced straight from the field, then climb the lookout towers at nearby Montalcino. Finish on a high note with a wine tasting at a prestigious winery, then return to Rome. Numbers are limited to just 18 people for a small-group experience. 

Tuscany is famous for its fine wines, UNESCO-listed landscapes, and historic cities, and this day tour 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.

This trip is a must because you explore the best of the Val d'Orcia park, pedaling with an expert guide. THE ROUTE IS NOT EASY BUT FOR THE LESS TRAINED, just book an e-bike. If, on the other hand, you are cyclists and 2-wheel enthusiasts, we have excellent gravel or road carbon bikes available The destination is Montalcino and we offer you a visit with tasting at Corte Pavone, one of our favorite wineries.

Skip the hassle of driving as you discover the great wine and food of the Brunello region on this full-day tour from Florence. Your driver-guide shows you around the region’s important wineries, the town of Montalcino, and landmarks such as Sant’Antimo Abbey. Enjoy a gourmet lunch in a typical osteria, sample a variety of Brunello wines, and visit small wine and food shops that showcase local specialties.

Following the scent of the Great Wines through the most stunning landscapes of Chianti, Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana

Get to know the light and shadows of Tuscany’s famously photogenic landscape on this day-long tour, and follow your guides to some of the region’s best hidden gem photography locations. Whatever the time of year you travel, discover the secret beauty spots of Tuscany, and learn skills in landscape photography as you explore—then learn tips and tricks in post-production too to make your digital photography look even more professional.

Grand tour of the Val D'Orcia allows you to discover the most beautiful Tuscan countryside with a Professional Tour Guide-Sommelier The small towns of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano are the essence of this region, the dream of every curious traveler and lover of art, good food and great wines. Discover the splendid Renaissance town of Montepulciano, its splendid square, surrounded by magnificent palaces from the 1500s, its extraordinary underground medieval cellars, the elegant streets with small shops and artisan shops and wine bars. Be in love with Pienza, a UNESCO site, the charming village created by Pope Pius II, the extraordinary Renaissance cathedral, and the incredible view over the valley. Tasting of the delicious pecorino cheese. Visit the famous wine town of Montalcino and taste the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino wine in a winery. *** Trasportation is not included *you need of your own car for this tour. *I have my car I dont need to travel with you

Embark on an 8-day journey as you explore Tuscany and its timeless secrets with a private, intimate group. 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.

Take a break from the relentless pace of Rome and head to the UNESCO-listed hills of the Val d’Orcia with this private tour. Enjoy hassle-free pickup at your Rome hotel and head straight to the medieval town of Montepulciano. Then stop in Pienza for free time to admire its Renaissance architecture and relax over lunch (own expense) before a final stop in Montalcino on the way back to Rome.

This small group tour discovers the medieval villages of Tuscany. On the way to Siena, you'll have the chance to visit Tivoli, a wonderful village in the suburbs of Rome and Orvieto with its wonderful Cathedral. After visiting Siena, it's time to discover San Gimignano, a place of great wine cellars and old palaces and Volterra, major centre of the Etruscans. Included is an excursion to the Chianti Valley with wine tasting and the walled town of Lucca. On the last day, discover Pienza, the gate of entry to the Val d'Orcia, Montepulciano and Montalcino with its fortress and places to taste Montalcino red wine. The tour ends returning to Rome. Departures on 2021, July 8th, August 5th and October 7th and 2022, May 5th, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st and October 6th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.

The chance to see the unique landscape of the Val d'Orcia and make a visit to a historic winery that has been producing Brunello di Montalcino for 26 generations. Panorama and unmissable flavors

Get a personalized tour of Montalcino, San Gimignano, and the Chianti region during this 10-hour private excursion from Florence. Enjoy different regional varieties, at your own discretion: Brunello, Supertuscan and Chianti Classico with a dedicated driver guide exploring the towns of Castellina in Chianti and the squares of Montalcino and San Gimignano, then pop into a local winery to learn about the local Sangiovese grapes and sip some Brunello and Chianti Classico. Visit San Gimignano, the City of the Vernaccia Wine and the Manhattan of the Middle Ages, entering the town is like going back in History and finally taste world champion Gelato. There will be a wine tasting and round-trip private air-conditioned minivan transportation from a meeting point near the Florence train station included. .

We are Locals! We know these locations and towns like anyone else. We know which ones are the best hotels for you to live the true Tuscany experience, we know which ones are the best restaurants in these little towns and of course we know all the famous photographic locations that make this place so special! Workshops with Award-Winning Photographers, We want to make sure that you will have a visible growth in your photographic knowledge (and style) during your stay and we will do anything in our power to teach you everything you need to boost your photographic vision and your abilities, both on-the-field and in post-production. Small Groups Only, We set the limit to 5/6 people per week and this gave us the ability to perfectly follow every member of the tour without any rush. We want to be sure that you will always have the right attention and we want to be there if you have any doubt, at any time!

Take a break from Florence’s museums and escape to a trio of the most charming towns in Tuscany’s UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia region. Taste prized red wine varietals like Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, stroll through medieval squares in Pienza, and sample authentic Tuscan fare on this all-inclusive tour that takes the planning and guesswork out of a day in wine country.

Discover the Podere Montale Winery with an exclusive experience, guided by an expert wine connoisseur. Visit the vineyard where Sangiovese grapes grow, then continuing to the Cellar. Relax on the panoramic terrace while drinking wines and food!