From Florence: Private Cortona & Montepulciano with Wine Lunch
Overview
Follow the footsteps of the film "Under the Tuscan Sun" on a private day trip from Florence. Travel through the Tuscan countryside, among vineyards, art and sunflower fields, to the hill town of Cortona and to Montepulciano, famous for its historic underground cellars and Vino Nobile wine.
Itinerary:
• Pick-up at your accommodation in Florence in our comfortable Mercedes van.
• Free time in the medieval town of Cortona, with its squares, narrow streets and views over the Valdichiana.
• Photo stop on the scenic road made famous by "Under the Tuscan Sun".
• Montepulciano: Piazza Grande and the historic center.
• Lunch at Cantina Ercolani, inside its underground cellars, with a tasting of 7–8 local wines.
• In the afternoon, visit and second tasting at Fattoria della Talosa in the heart of Montepulciano.
• Private return to Florence.
What's Included
- Lunch Homemade 3-course Tuscan lunch in the historic cellar of Cantina Ercolani: bruschetta, cold cuts and pecorino cheese, homemade pici pasta
- Alcoholic beverages 2 wine tastings in 2 local wineries: 7 wines with lunch at Cantina Ercolani and 4 wines at Fattoria della Talosa (Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile and more)
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Meeting and Pickup
Our professional driver will pick you up at your hotel, apartment or B&B in Florence, with a welcome sign "PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO" and your name. Tour aboard our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes van. Please write your exact address in the booking notes. Pick-up is guaranteed only on paved roads outside restricted traffic zones (ZTL).
What To Expect
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Cortona
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montepulciano
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Azienda Agricola Ercolani
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cantina Fattoria della Talosa
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your private driver is also your guide on board: during the drive he shares stories about Tuscany and gives you tips on the main sights to see in each town, so you can enjoy your free time exploring at your own pace.
- Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. Homemade 3-course Tuscan lunch in the historic cellar of Cantina Ercolani: bruschetta, cold cuts and pecorino cheese, homemade pici pasta.
- Alcoholic beverages. 2 wine tastings in 2 local wineries: 7 wines with lunch at Cantina Ercolani and 4 wines at Fattoria della Talosa (Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile and more).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Florence: Private Cortona & Montepulciano with Wine Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Florence: Private Cortona & Montepulciano with Wine Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchHomemade 3-course Tuscan lunch in the historic cellar of Cantina Ercolani: bruschetta, cold cuts and pecorino cheese, homemade pici pasta
- Alcoholic beverages2 wine tastings in 2 local wineries: 7 wines with lunch at Cantina Ercolani and 4 wines at Fattoria della Talosa (Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile and more)
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your private driver is also your guide on board: during the drive he shares stories about Tuscany and gives you tips on the main sights to see in each town, so you can enjoy your free time exploring at your own pace.
- Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.
