Montepulciano accommodation from NZ$155

The Torre del Mangia is one of those iconic attractions that you just can't miss. The Hotel San Marco and Le Meridiane are within a short stroll of Torre del Mangia.

The Il Ciliegio Errante and the Villa Cicolina are very close to the Tenuta Valdipiatta. The Il Ciliegio Errante is 2 kilometres away and the Villa Cicolina is a kilometre away.

The Miralago is positioned 17 kilometres from the heart of Montepulciano. Another option is the La Torre, which can be found 17 kilometres away. Alternative places to stay include the Locanda Poggioleone and the Trasimeno.

But wait, there's more! Tuscany offers heaps of other great things to do and see. Photograph Tuscany's rural landscapes, beaches and coastal plains. If the great outdoors are not your bag, spend time at a few of the region's ruins, castles and traditional villages. Visitors and locals alike in this part of Italy can also enjoy snowboarding.

It's well known that New Zealanders are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Chianciano Art Museum and Archaeological Civic Museum, which you'll find in Chianciano Terme, 8 kilometres to the south of Montepulciano. Should you wish to spend a few nights in Chianciano Terme, check out the Hotel Attico and Grand Hotel Boston. Alternatively, you could stay in Chiusi, 12 kilometres to the southeast of Montepulciano, where you'll find the Al Giardino degli Etruschi and Poggio Piglia. The Chiusi Cathedral Museum, Chiusi National Etruscan Museum and Chiusi Cathedral are amongst the more popular attractions to see in Chiusi.

Peretola Airport is the most used airport for transiting in or out of Montepulciano and is 90 kilometres from the city centre. If you would like to stay nearby, try the Hilton Florence Metropole Hotel or the Hotel Astor.