In Montepulciano, one has to visit the Basilica di S.Biagio and the shops where they sell typical products. Also to be mentioned, a visit to the vintners in the centre of the town, to taste the Vino Nobile. We continue to Pienza, a perfect example of the early Renaissance idealised by Pope Pio II. Visit the Palazzo Piccolomini and the museum. There are numerous shops where they sell wonderful pecorino (sheep’s milk) cheese.
Trip: 50 km

Now you will visit the famous Chianti region: Castellina in Chianti, Radda, Brolio Castle. Famous places with great wineries and vinyards producing Chianti DOCG. For your lunch, you can stop at one of the typical restaurants to enjoy a meal in the Tuscan tradition. We continue onwards to San Gimignano, known for its towers and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Trip: 180 km

On your way to Montalcino, stop in Bagno Vignoni, an old Roman hamlet, with one of the first spas. After a short visit, we continue to Montalcino, known for its Brunello wine. Here you can visit the Fortezza (fortress) from the XIIIth century. Lunch with a glass of Brunello then continue to visit the town and its shops. On your way back you can visit San Antimo abbey, a wonderful example of early Romanesque art from the XIIth century.
Trip: 100 km

A tour in the heart of Christianity with a visit to the place where one will find a sacred and spiritual atmosphere. One can admire the “Spada Nella Roccia” (the sword in the stone) in San Galgano. One can admire the frescoes about the life of Saint Benedetto at Monte Oliveto Maggiore and then enjoy a lunch at the abbey restaurant.
Trip: 85 km

Fascinating Assisi, a holy place founded by Saint Francis, a city of art, has kept all its medieval charms. In Deruta, known throughout the whole world for its ceramic pottery, you can visit some of the factories where they make the pottery. On your way back, you can stop in Cortona, an Etruscan town known mainly through the book “Under the Tuscan Sun”.
Trip: 160 km