Sight seeing

Sant'Antimo Abbey

Positioned in the secluded Starcia Valley, approximately 9km from Montalcino, it’s one of the most beautiful buildings in Romanesque style, probably Cistercian, with evident details of Lombard influences.

Monte Oliveto Maggiore

The Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, located about 15km from Montalcino, has the appearance of one of the great Benedictine abbeys. Everything is orderly, tidy and operating. Prayer and work. “The Institute for Book Restoration” is located here.

Monte Oliveto Maggiore

The Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, located about 15km from Montalcino, has the appearance of one of the great Benedictine abbeys. Everything is orderly, tidy and operating. Prayer and work. “The Institute for Book Restoration” is located here.

Bagno Vignoni

Bagno Vignoni is located a few minutes from Montalcino in the heart of the Val d’Orcia. What makes this place so enchanting and unique is the big pool of boiling 52° water in the center of town.

Bagni San Filippo

Bagni San Filippo is a small thermal spa at 524m above sea level on the border between the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata known for its sulphuric thermal springs rich in calcium carbonate.

Bagni San Filippo

Bagni San Filippo is a small thermal spa at 524m above sea level on the border between the Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata known for its sulphuric thermal springs rich in calcium carbonate.

San Casciano Bagni

The hydrothermal basin in San Casciano dei Bagni actually has 42 springs. The thermal springs gush out at a temperature of 40°C and naturally create little waterfalls and places where you can stop for a moment and enjoy.

wineries

We are available to help you organize tours to the many wineries of Montalcino.
The tours always include small tastings of both wine and extra-virgin olive oil. It is possible to purchase local products.

Events

Sagra del tordo – (The Festival of the Thrush) Last Sunday of October
Settimana del miele – (The week of Honey) - September
Benvenuto Brunello – (Event to release and presentation the latest Brunello di Montalcino) - Febbraio