CULTURAL TOUR
Guided visit of the historical centre of Montepulciano: noble palaces, churches, fortifications, and monumental cellars. Entrance to the Town Hall Tower (in summer) and Museo Civico - Pinacoteca Crociani.

Duration: about 2.5 hours
Departure times: morning 10.30 / afternoon 4.00

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TOUR OF THE ARTISAN WORKSHOPS
A guided walk through the historical centre of Montepulciano with a visit to the artisan workshops of the city: the mosaic school, a coppersmith’s or a goldsmith’s workshop. Final wine tasting in a cellar: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.

Duration: about 2.5 hours
Time of departure: 10.30am e 4.00pm

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THE RENAISSANCE PALACES
The tour provides a visit to the The Sala delle Feste (The Party Room) - frescoes from 1702 by Andrea Pozzo (1642-1709) - in Palazzo Contucci, work of Antonio da Sangallo the Elder (1455-1534), still the home of the Contuccis, one of the oldest families of Montepulciano who commenced the cultivation of vines in the Renaissance. At the end of the tour there will be a tasting of their wines in the cellar of the Palace. The visit continues in the Palazzo Ricci, work of the architect Baldassarre Peruzzi. The restoration and its use was entrusted to the European Academy of Music and Art. It organizes summer master classes for young musicians from all over the world with famous international teachers, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural events. On some dates it will be possible to be present at lessons or concerts. The lower floors of the Ricci Palace can be accessed where there is the majestic Cantina Redi, the work of Sangallo the Elder.

Duration: about 2.5 hours
Time of departure: only the 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon of each month at 3.30p.m

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ONE DAY TOUR MONTEPULCIANO – Special exhibitions
From the Rome or Florence train station, in about 1.5 h arrive at Chiusi - Chianchiano Terme Station and from there start your brief but unforgettable journey to discover Montepulciano, the art and history, themed exhibitions, cellars and Vino Nobile.
The tour provides transport to and from the Chiusi - Chianciano Terme Station, a guided visit of Montepulciano to appreciate its fascination, a stop in a historical cellar with a tasting of Vino Nobile, lunch in a restaurant with a traditional local menu, visit to an exhibition (if one is being held) and return to Chiusi.

Duration: about 6 h (Arrive at Chiusi Station at about 10am and leave at about 6pm)

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