Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence

Points forts

Itinéraire

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   Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Pienza, Montalcino and Monteriggioni

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

2. 2

   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 h 30 min•Entrée libre

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   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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   Pienza

   Visit the heart of this village around that was developped the ancient Walls

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   Pienza

   Situated next to the Cathedral, it

   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 heures•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   Montalcino Fortress

   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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   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.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

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   Monteriggioni, the small fortified village with walls dating back to 1200 AD which you can travel for an unprecedented immersive experience

   1 h 15 min•Entrée libre

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    Visit Templar Knights Museum, the perfetc way to totally immerse yourself in the Medieval world with authentich historical armours.

    20 minutes•Entrée incluse

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    Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

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

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• order of visits may change
• 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.
• The tour involves walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
• the tasting of wine with typical products is not a lunch
• Transfer time on board bus is already included in the total duration
• No refunds are given in case of delay at the meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center
• Maximum punctuality is recommended at each meeting points during the excursion. For the success of the tour, no waiting times are expected in case of delays by ustomers and no refunds will be granted
• The order of visits may change
• Transfer Only option includes only bus and assistance on board.
• From November 2, 2026, to March 21, 2027 Availability: Sundays Languages: Min. 2 people for English and Spanish / Min. 4 people for Portuguese
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • No refunds are given in case of delay at the meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center • Maximum punctuality is recommended at each meeting points during the excursion. For the success of the tour, no waiting times are expected in case of delays by ustomers and no refunds will be granted • The order of visits may change

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants