The two best options for airports are Rome & Florence. The drive from Florence to Pienza is 1.5 hours and Rome to Pienza is 2.5 hours. We suggest that you look up which airport is most convenient for your travel. From airports, there are familiar rental car agencies available such as Avis and Hertz, as well as Italian agencies such as Sixt Autonoleggio e furgoni and Thrifty. We highly recommend renting your own car as public transportation may be unreliable and sparse. For driving please note speed cameras (mind the speed limit) as well as toll roads (you can pay with credit card).

Val d’Orcia is a region of Tuscany & extends from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata. Pienza, where the Borgo is located is within this region within the province of Siena.

The history of Borgo Sant'Ambrogio dates back to the 17th century when the oldest part of the complex was built. In 1971, the estate, owned by the Contucci family of Montepulciano, was acquired by Ranieri and Maria Teresa Apollonj Ghetti. Captivated by the beauty of the surrounding nature reserve and the centuries-old history of the Borgo, they chose Sant'Ambrogio as the ideal setting to enjoy the riches of the Tuscan countryside together with their six children.

Pienza represents the first application of humanist urban planning concepts, creating a model that influenced the planning of other Italian towns and cities and eventually spread to other European centers. The construction of Pienza began around 1459, and Pope Pius II consecrated the Duomo on August 29, 1462. In 996, UNESCO declared the historic center of Pienza a World Heritage Site, recognizing its significance as a touchstone of Renaissance urbanism.

Car Services

These are some car & transportation services in Pienza. Most companies in Italy use What’s App so we recommend to reach out on What’s App.

Taxi - Il Postalino della Val D’Orcia | 335. 5424668

Taxi - Mr Biagiotti | 228. 2852078