private full day excursions from Rome
GEMS OF TUSCANY
Maremma Montalcino Pienza Montepulciano Orvieto
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group size: the size of your party Heading north along Mediterranean landscapes, and through rolling hills
of the Maremma see Grosseto, the Ombrone valley and colorful hilltowns
on your way to Montalcino the city of Brunello, Italy most renowned
wine. Climb gentle vine covered slopes leading to the town center. Stroll along quaint back
streets and from the medieval fortress enjoy views of the Apennines and
of peaceful countryside. Visit the Barbi winery and its cellars, home to
a great “Brunello di Montalcino” label and sample different vintages.
Next to Pienza, unique example of Renaissance ideals. See the
Piccolomini palace and gardens with great views of the Amiata mountain
range, and the splendid cathedral. Try the local tasty “pecorino” cheese.
Next Montepulciano with steep backstreets, the Piazza Grande,
renaissance palaces, panoramic views and old world cafés, home to the
“Vino Nobile di Montepulciano” a wine lovers experience. Try some at a
local winery together with some tasty Tuscan snacks. Orvieto and its
great cathedral a glory of Italian early renaissance architecture. See
Fra Angelico and Luca Signorelli dramatic “Judgement Day” wall painting,
possible inspiration to Michelangelo’s spectacular Sistine Chapel altar
piece.
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