DESCRIPTION:
Experience Tuscany in a unique and exclusive way, while tasting some of the best wines in the world. Embark on an exclusive journey with Mug Events!

THE TRIP
Located in the countryside near Siena northwest of Mount Amiata and at the edge of the Val d’Orcia Montalcino rises like an island in the heart of Tuscany. As you ascend from the surrounding valleys, you are greeted by truly enchanting vistas, where vineyards and woodlands exist in perfect harmony. A visit to Montalcino offers a wealth of food, wine, art, and cultural experiences. Yet, the town’s most striking feature is undoubtedly the precious gift yielded by its land a landscape that is both rugged and generous: its wine. Revered for centuries, the local winemaking tradition has remained faithful to the classic standards of Tuscan viticulture. This is the origin of Brunello a wine born of tenacious passion, nurtured with care through years of cellar aging before being presented to admirers in Italy and across the globe, who have come to cherish it. Each bottle represents both the culmination and the beginning of an enduring legend. Today, the town’s wine shops and restaurants invite you to discover the exceptional quality of Brunello di Montalcino, as well as traditional varieties like Rosso di Montalcino and Moscadello di Montalcino. These are often paired with the region’s exquisite local products such as olive oil and honey and the celebrated dishes of Tuscan cuisine.

As you stroll through the town, you can also admire architectural remnants of Montalcino’s glorious past, including the 14th-century fortress with its Medici-era bastions, as well as various medieval buildings and churches. The Civic and Diocesan Museum houses medieval and Renaissance religious art from churches and parishes in the Montalcino countryside. It also features artifacts from local archaeological excavations, spanning from the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras through the Etruscan and Roman periods including a display case dedicated to a discovery made on our own estate, near the Castello di Poggio alle Mura.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

4 nights at a selected hotel (or a similar property of the same category*), including breakfast;

Hotel taxes;

Travel insurance;

Airport meet-and-greet service and round-trip transfers;

Transfers to and from events;

Welcome drink upon arrival at the hotel;

Welcome gift;

Welcome dinner with an exclusive reservation;

1-day city tour;

Shopping tour on the day of your return departure;

 

* Should the specified hotel be fully booked, we will arrange accommodation at a hotel of the same or a higher category.

 

OPTIONAL AIRFARE:
Optional flight booking:
Flights operated by Alitalia to Florence, departing from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.

NOTE: Flight details are subject to change until the package is confirmed. Availability is subject to change at the time of booking.

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please check the validity of your passport at the time of booking; it must remain valid for at least 3 months beyond the end of your trip.

 

OUR TIPS:
Brazilian citizens do not require a visa for Italy.
No visa is needed for stays in Italy that do not exceed three months within any six-month period.

 

CUSTOMS
Goods brought from a European Union country do not need to be declared, provided you are carrying them yourself and they are intended solely for personal use. Goods arriving from a country outside the European Union are exempt from customs duties up to a limit of 175 euros. There are restrictions on certain items, such as tobacco, beverages, and perfumes.

 

CLIMATE

In Central Italy, significant temperature fluctuations are not uncommon. Precipitation occurs throughout parts of the year. Generally, winters are cold (+2°C to -6°C), while summers are moderately warm (+28°C to +35°C).

 

RELIGION
Virtually the entire Italian population is Catholic, with the exception of a few small groups.

 

VACCINATION
No vaccinations are required for entry into Italy.

 

LANGUAGE
The predominant language is Italian. It should be noted that there are various dialects and regional speech patterns, which can often indicate a person's region of origin. The Tuscan dialect is understood everywhere.

A small portion of the population also speaks English, though making yourself understood can sometimes be challenging. Simply use gestures and try to use the few Italian words you have learned; the local hospitality will take care of the rest.