Private tour

Pienza with Cheese and Wine Tasting: Full-Day from Rome

Activity provider: ItalyBestExcursions
Private tour

Pienza with Cheese and Wine Tasting: Full-Day from Rome

Activity provider: ItalyBestExcursions

From US$ 891.14 per person

Enjoy a full day in Southern Tuscany with this cheese tour. Pecorino di Pienza is considered the best pecorino cheese produced in the province of Siena. This unique sheep’s milk cheese gets its name from the ancient city of Pienza.

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Duration 10 hours
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English
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Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the ancient art of sheep's cheese production
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Pienza
  • Visit the main parts of the town
Full description
Meet with your private driver and depart towards the Southern part of Tuscany. Here you will visit Pienza, a real Renaissance pearl. Breath in the landscape and scenery and feel the history of the area. Next you will reach Giuseppe's farm, where you will gain a real feeling of nostalgia for the ancient art of sheep's cheese production. Let your tastebuds run wild with the delicious flavors.  The second part of the tour is spent exploring the town of Pienza itself. Walk through the streets, and visit the most important parts of town. Pienza is now known for its wine production and food culture. In particular, Pienza is famous for its pecorino cheese, that is matured in several different ways in order to enhance its flavor. At the end of the tour, sit back, relax and enjoy your 2.5-hour drive back to your hotel in Rome. The duration of your tour is about 10 hours and you can expect to be back at your hotel around 18:00, depending on local traffic. 
Includes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned van with professional English-speaking driver
  • Private tour
  • Local expert guide
  • Pienza guided tour
  • Dairy visit
  • Cheese and wine tasting
  • Fuel surcharge
  • The duration of the tour is around 10 hours
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The vehicle and driver will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour and can take you where big buses cannot go
  • All tours can be modified and/or customized (even while on tour) to meet your complete satisfaction
  • The price is for person (not per vehicle)
  • The tour is private only for you
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Product ID: 91503