About this tour
A nine-hour private drive through Tuscany's wine country, based from Florence. You'll visit Montalcino and Montepulciano, two hilltop towns famous for Brunello and Vino Nobile respectively. Your driver guides you through both settlements, pointing out medieval architecture and local landmarks whilst you decide which wineries to enter. Includes hotel pickup, bottled water, and transport in a private vehicle. Wine tastings and meals are separate.
Highlights
- Montalcino's fortress and Brunello wine region
- Montepulciano's Renaissance piazzas and Vino Nobile cellars
- Private vehicle with knowledgeable driver throughout
- Flexible itinerary—choose which estates to visit
- Hotel collection and drop-off in Florence
- Medieval town exploration at your own pace
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your Florence hotel and heads south into rolling Tuscan hills. The first stop is Montalcino, where narrow cobbled streets wind uphill to a 14th-century fortress. Wander the town, browse local shops, then arrange a tasting at one of several estates (Brunello tastings average €40). After lunch (your choice of restaurant), you'll drive to Montepulciano, another fortified settlement with Renaissance palaces and underground wine cellars. Montepulciano tastings run about €25 per person. You return to Florence by early evening.
Good to know
Book wine tastings in advance where possible. Wear comfortable walking shoes for steep cobbled streets. Both towns have limited parking; your driver handles this. Lunch isn't provided, so budget accordingly. Bring sun protection—these hilltops offer little shade.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.