Published on Jul, 2019
I cannot recommend this tour enough! We booked through Avventure Bellissime, and everything went off without a hitch.
Our driver and guide, Giacomo, was charming, pleasant and very knowledgeable about everything on the tour. He picked us up promptly at the assigned spot in Florence and off we went. He explained a lot about Florence on our way out of town and answered our numerous questions about the area on our drive.
Montepulciano was gorgeous and fun to explore. Our first stop was the Contucci winery, where we encountered a real character named Adamo, who has worked there for about 60 years! Then we met Ilaria, who conducted our wine tasting with aplomb. We ended up buying six bottles of the fabulous wine! I highly recommend this winery. Afterward, as we were walking into town, we met another elderly local character, who invited us in to see his copper workshop (Mazzetti). What a treat!
Our next stop was Pienza, where we found beautiful views and loads of history.
Lastly, Montalcino, my favorite stop. We were seated at a table on the lawn under a huge tree and served a simple and fantastic lunch with various wines included. Our hostess, Angelica, was terrific. The food was outstanding, and the view was incredible. It was the most memorable experience of our trip to Italy!
I highly, highly recommend this tour. If you are lucky, you will have Giacomo as a guide!
