Montalcino and Pienza Tuscany Wine&Cheese ShoreExcursion from Civitavecchia Port

About this tour

This 9-hour shore excursion from Civitavecchia port takes you inland to two of Tuscany's most distinctive hilltop towns. Visit Montalcino for a guided winery tour and tasting of its renowned Brunello wines, then head to Pienza to sample pecorino cheese on a working farm. Between tastings, you'll drive through the Val d'Orcia countryside, one of Italy's most photographed landscapes. Your driver meets you at the ship and guarantees your return in time, with a licensed guide available as an upgrade.

Highlights

• Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino's cellar
• Pecorino cheese tasting on a Pienza farm
• Rolling Val d'Orcia countryside views
• Air-conditioned transport from ship to towns
• Option to upgrade with local expert guide
• Small group or private tour available

What to expect

Your driver collects you at the port entrance with a name sign. The drive into Tuscany takes roughly 90 minutes. In Montalcino, a winery specialist walks you through the production process and pours samples of the local Brunello—a full-bodied red that defines the region. After time to explore the medieval town, you'll continue south towards Pienza. The landscape shifts through cypress-lined valleys and wheat fields. At a family-run cheese producer near Pienza, you'll taste fresh and aged pecorino whilst learning how it's made, often paired with local honey and bread. Your guide (if booked) provides context throughout; without one, the driver offers basic commentary.

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