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Tuscany Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia: Hilltop Towns

By Mia Limo
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,200 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany on this exclusive private shore excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port. Travel through the breathtaking Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover three of Tuscany’s most iconic hilltop towns: Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino.

Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver who will meet you directly at the port, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start to your day. This experience is designed for cruise passengers who wish to explore authentic villages, panoramic countryside views and historic architecture at a relaxed pace.

A fully private experience, far from crowded group tours.

  • Private tour designed specifically for cruise passengers from Civitavecchia
  • Visit Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino in one day
  • Scenic drive through the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia
  • Direct pickup at the cruise port for maximum convenience
  • Relaxed pace with guaranteed timely return to your ship

Activity location

  • Montepulciano
    • Montepulciano, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Civitavecchia Port
    • 00053, Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy

Check availability

Van - Up to 6 Guests
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
Price details
€1,500.00 x 1 Traveller€1,500.00
Total
Price is €1,500.00
Until Fri, 27 Mar
Saloon - Up to 3 Guests
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
Price details
€1,200.00 x 1 Traveller€1,200.00
Total
Price is €1,200.00
Until Fri, 27 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible free time in each destination
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off directly at your cruise ship on the pier
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel, highway tolls and parking fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Careful scheduling to match your ship’s arrival and departure
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Val d'Orcia (Pass by)

A UNESCO World Heritage landscape and one of the most iconic countryside areas in Italy. The Val d’Orcia is famous for its rolling golden hills, cypress-lined roads, vineyards and scattered medieval villages. Driving through this breathtaking region offers postcard-perfect views at every turn, with wide open panoramas and a peaceful rural atmosphere that captures the essence of Tuscany. It is considered one of the most photographed landscapes in the world and represents the timeless beauty of central Italy.

Montepulciano

  • 2h
A stunning medieval and Renaissance hilltop town overlooking the Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana. Montepulciano is known for its elegant palaces, charming stone streets and panoramic viewpoints. Visitors can stroll along Corso, the high street connecting the historic gates, admire Piazza Grande with its cathedral and historic buildings and enjoy sweeping countryside views from the town walls. The atmosphere is authentic and timeless, offering a true taste of Tuscan heritage.

Pienza

  • 2h
redesigned in the 15th century as the “Ideal City” and features harmonious architecture, refined squares and breathtaking terraces overlooking the Val d’Orcia. Travellers can explore Piazza Pio II, admire the Cathedral and Palazzo Piccolomini and walk along scenic viewpoints offering unforgettable landscapes of rolling hills and cypress-lined roads.

Bagno Vignoni

  • 30m
A unique and enchanting village famous for its historic thermal waters. Unlike any other town in Tuscany, Bagno Vignoni’s main square is occupied by a large Renaissance thermal pool, once used by nobles and travellers since Roman times. Surrounded by stone buildings and peaceful countryside views, the village offers a quiet and atmospheric stop where visitors can walk around the ancient basin, admire the steaming waters and enjoy the timeless charm of this extraordinary location in the heart of the Val d’Orcia.

Montalcino

  • 2h
A charming medieval village surrounded by vineyards and open countryside. Montalcino is dominated by its impressive 14th-century fortress, which offers panoramic views across southern Tuscany. The historic centre features quiet streets, traditional shops and inviting cafés where visitors can relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere. The town perfectly represents the rustic elegance and authenticity of rural Tuscany.

Location

Activity location

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    Montepulciano
    • Montepulciano, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Civitavecchia Port
    • 00053, Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy

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