San Biagio Trip Overview
Elegant and sophisticated, Montepulciano is situated on the top of a hill from which you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Val d’Orcia. Sumptuous buildings in Renaissance style are surrounded by a medieval architecture creating a fascinating and unique urban environment. The heart of the city is Piazza Grande, where stands the Duomo and the Palazzo Pubblico designed by the famous Florentine architect Michelozzo. Montepulciano is a symbol of high quality wine: in fact, Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most famous wines in Italy and abroad. The tour continues towards the beautiful small town of Pienza, the ambition of Pope Pius II, who wanted to transform his native village, into an utopian city, which should became a symbol of the Italian Renaissance. Pienza is also well known for the local production of Pecorino cheese. Along the way, you will have a stop to taste the local wine in one of the many wineries in the territory of the incomparable Val D’Orcia (on request).
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: San Biagio, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Biagio, Toscana, Italy
Elegant and sophisticated, Montepulciano is situated on the top of a hill from which you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Val d’Orcia. Sumptuous buildings in Renaissance style are surrounded by a medieval architecture creating a fascinating and unique urban environment. The heart of the city is Piazza Grande, where stands the Duomo and the Palazzo Pubblico designed by the famous Florentine architect Michelozzo. Montepulciano is a symbol of high quality wine: in fact, Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most famous wines in Italy and abroad. The tour continues towards the beautiful small town of Pienza, the ambition of Pope Pius II, who wanted to transform his native village, into an utopian city, which should became a symbol of the Italian Renaissance. Pienza is also well known for the local production of Pecorino cheese. Along the way, you will have a stop to taste the local wine in one of the many wineries in the territory of the incomparable Val D’Orcia (on request).
Itinerary
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Stop At: 53045 Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy
Our guide will meet you in front of the Church of San Biagio, then will accompany you to discover this beautiful town surrounded by vineyards, where the precious Brunello wine is made.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pienza, Pienza, Tuscany
Then you will move to Pienza, the famous town of the Pecorino cheese. here, you will admire the Renaissance buildings.
Duration: 3 hours
