Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
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Rome, Italy
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region on a limited schedule isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, and explore the historic center of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Ride comfortably from central Rome by air-conditioned coach
- Relax with a locally produced 3-course lunch on a Tuscan farm
- Sample regional wines, including the famous Brunello di Montalcino
- Learn about local life and culture from your guide
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Instead of being tied to a group all day, enjoy free time to explore in Pienza.
What's Included
- 3-course lunch at an authentic Tuscan farm and winery
- Guided wine tasting with a wine expert, including Brunello di Montalcino
- Guided visits to Montepulciano and Pienza with an expert local guide
- Round-trip transport from Rome by air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- Visit to Montalcino Castle with wine and olive oil tasting (Small Group or Private option only)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rome (Private option only)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (included with Private option only)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza del Popolo, Roma RM, Italy
Meet at the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. The nearest metro stop is Flaminio (Line A).
End point
- Viale Giorgio Washington, Roma RM, Italy
Viale Washington, next to Piazza del Popolo
Itinerary
Board your coach in Rome, and relax on the road to Montepulciano, a small wine town that shows off Tuscany at its best. Explore its center on a walking tour, seeing the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and learning about the prestigious "vino nobile” of Montepulciano.
After a visit to Tempio di San Biagio, a Renaissance church backed by Val d’Orcia’s undulating hills, it’s time for lunch. Savor a 3-course meal of local fare, and sample the region’s wine, including the Brunello di Montalcino.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time in Pienza. Its UNESCO-listed historic center was realized in Renaissance times by Pope Pius II, and it remains as impressive today as it was in the pontiff’s days.
Regroup at the agreed time, and return to Rome by coach.
After a visit to Tempio di San Biagio, a Renaissance church backed by Val d’Orcia’s undulating hills, it’s time for lunch. Savor a 3-course meal of local fare, and sample the region’s wine, including the Brunello di Montalcino.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time in Pienza. Its UNESCO-listed historic center was realized in Renaissance times by Pope Pius II, and it remains as impressive today as it was in the pontiff’s days.
Regroup at the agreed time, and return to Rome by coach.
1
Val D'Orcia
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Montepulciano
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Tempio di San Biagio
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Montepulciano
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pienza
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Rome
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level (expect walking, including some uneven/steep terrain)
- Travelers under 18 will not be served alcohol
- Modest dress is required for entry into certain sites (knees and shoulders must be covered)
- Tour duration may vary slightly due to traffic or unforeseen circumstances
- Itinerary may be adjusted if needed to ensure safety and provide the best possible experience
- If you select the private tour option, please ensure to add the pickup location in the "Special Requirements" field on the check-out page
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This tour was great. Our guide Chiara was excellent. The scenery was beautiful. The towns were so picturesque. Looks like a long tour but there is plenty of free time and rests on the coach. We learnt so much about Rome and Tuscany. The lunch was not bad. The spaghetti was great, and you get to try 7 local wines together with other local produce. I would highly recommend this one.
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Meet up was easy and well planned. The tour bus was clean. The tour guide was very friendly and informative. Spent time in two Tuscan towns and had a wonderful lunch with wine tasting / pairing. Time flew by. It was a great day. Bring battery pack, water, and a snack for the bus.
It was fantastic. Very good time at the tasting. We were treated like family. Three people at my table, including myself, were having their birthday that day so they brought us out a little desert with candles. Very nice.
This was a most informative tour. The tour guide Barbara was very knowledgeable and inviting without being overwhelming. She was encaging with everyone and made it fun.
The trip gave me exactly what I wanted but the one hour walking tour was quite challenging for an 80 year old woman with arthritis. And made worse because in the early rush I forgot my cane and my sturdy walking shoes. But so many people were helpful. The “brochure” just says “not wheelchair accessible.”
These are hilly hilltop villages. I skipped walking the second one and just sat and people watched.
I was so happy to have driven through and seen as much as we did.
This was a 12-hour day and very affordable for the experience. Francesca and driver Antonio were delightful. I loved how our walking tour guide Klaus (from Stuttgart) told us how he came to Italy and stayed. He told us about his life in la Toscana.
Highly recommend and am looking forward to my upcoming Amalfi tour.
Tuscany is beautiful. This is a very long day. The tour guide was very knowledgeable but we stopped on our way to Tuscany at a gift shop/cafe place on the way and she told us to save our shopping for that same place for on the way back and that their prices were cheaper than in the villages. This was not true. I had priced several items and they were more reasonable in the two villages we went to and when we returned to the same place on the way back, there were 6 other buses there and two checkout stands. You could barely walk thru the store. It was crazy and the cafe only had two people working there as well. One stop at this place is enough and the one in the am was not crowded at all.
The lunch we had at the Tuscan family owned farm was mediocre. We were so looking forward to some authentic homemade Italian food but it was a disappointing meal. Not much flavor to anything. The beauty of Tuscany and the villages make this tour worth doing, it just had some things that I think should be changed.
The Tuscany region was beautiful. Montepulciano is amazing. The lunch at the winery was great and the owners of the winery treated us very well!
Was an amazing trip and our tour leader Barbara was great. Very humorous and knowledgeable. Gave me a great history of Rome and Tuscany. Would definitely do it again.
Its a very lovely short trip. Not rushed and Montepulciano and Peanza is beautiful. Marissa, our tour guide is very nice and look after the guests very well.
Lovely day exploring Tuscany region! Our tour guide Ciara was great.. knowledgeable, welcoming and kept everyone on track! A nice mix of history, food and small town hidden gems
The meeting place was easy to find. The driver and guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Montepulciano was an interesting place and the wine tasting in the castle was excellent. Lunch in a small town was good with a glass of local wine included.
Claudio was our driver and he was absolutely amazing! He was professional, kind, experienced, and made us feel special throughout the entire day.
He was not only an excellent driver but he also shared history with us, drove us to some great spots for photos, and made sure we had the best experience with our tour guides at each stop.
Francesca, our tour guide at Montepulciano, was also amazing and we learned so much history as well as fun stories about the town…and she also took us to some unique shops that we would have never found on our own!
Everything just felt easy and well organized.
Most importantly, Claudio helped make my mother’s birthday trip incredibly special. We truly enjoyed spending the day with him and are so grateful for his kindness and excellent service.
My family and I would highly recommend Claudio and would absolutely request him again!
Travelled to montepulchiano and pienza, we stopped at a local vineyard for wine tasting with a 3 course meal (lots of cheese/salami, home made pasta, and dessert). The wine was delicious and the fresh pasta even better. The staff at the vineyard were welcoming and very sweet. Our tour guide Kiara was fantastic. This trip to Tuscany with the views was well worth the full day experience. 10/10 would recommend!! Grazie Kiara and the full staff that were there alone the way today.
This day tour from Rome is excellent if you’re looking to see a little bit of Tuscany. The three towns were like a postcard. It’s a long day, but well worth it. Claudio was definitely a 5 star driver & guide. Everything was perfect. Also, Sarah, our guide in Montepulciano, was so passionate about her country. The stops for lunch in Pienza and at the winery in Montalcino, were also great. This was one of our favorite tours.
We had a wonderful day trip to Tuscany! Our tour guide was incredibly sweet, kind, and welcoming. She made the whole experience enjoyable and was so helpful throughout the day. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and the wine tasting and countryside views made the trip even more special. Highly recommend this experience!
Just an incredible trip to beautiful Tuscany. We were blown away with the views and history of the region. Our guide Chiara was amazing with her knowledge of the area and our driver Giovanni was outstanding. Do not hesitate to book this tour as you will come away feeling so satisfied.
Had a wonderful experience with our guide , Ciara and Giovani as our driver. Ciara was knowledgeable, friendly , and explained the history and culture/ history along the way. I would highly recomend this tour.
This is not only a tour but a nice experience. Chiara was very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended!
The guide Laura was superb; quirky, funny and knowledgeable. She kept a good pace and PATIENCE :) even with those coming a little late back to the bus but "hooray" when we all became consistent with punctuality. LOL, Although the hike of Montepulciano was tough, it was amazing to be in the tranquil vibe of Tuscany. Great experience with this tour company City Wonders.
Had a wonderful time exploring the side of Tuscany we haven't seen. We had a good glimpse of some lovely villages that we might want to stay in the next time around. The group tour was fun and got to experience some delicious Tuscan wine and foods. Some little time to shop and explore on our own.
Even if you don't love wine, as I do, this is a magnificent way to experience Tuscany. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this excursion, and was very grateful that our guide Antonino was attentive to my accessibility needs. I use a mobility aid to get around, and he very kindly checked in on me at regular intervals to ensure I was as comfortable as I could be. I come from an area that is particularly hilly and has many historic castles, which I visit frequently, so I knew that I would manage this, but the extra care taken by Antonino was hugely appreciated. The food and wine was incredible, the views took my breath away, and I am very grateful to Antonino for recommending the pecorino gelato, it was delicious!
Its all day but so worth it. It was breathtaking, the towns were so quaint and the 3 course meal & wine at the farm was outstanding.
Great day trip with so much to see. Lemoncello factory was interesting. Then the 3 course lunch in Tuscany, was terrific
I am a very cautious traveler and make sure I research to find the best of the best and this tour absolutely delivered on that!! Our tour guide was CLAUDIO and he was outstanding! Honestly he made the trip more amazing! By giving recommendations, stopping for extra photo ops on the side of the road, and taking extra pit stops and dropping us off at an attractive after our tour! The tour itself was absolutely amazing! We did the SEMI private and had 8 people total in our tour and it was so perfect and peaceful! We all talked, ate and had a great time! Got sooooo many great photos and got lots of shopping time! Would recommend if your coming to Europe and you don’t know who to book through absolutely book here!
Great day trip and our guide was very informative. We visited a few places along the way which we a nice break from being on the bus. Visited a big "tasting" store where we sampled many chocolates, spreads, truffles, olive oils, wine, cheese, perfume etc. Gave us plenty of time to shop. We got frees time in each place we visited. We were served a nice lunch. Beautiful country & wonderful medevil towns!
This tour was amazing. PatriIzia was lovely, very knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and kept everything super organized. Francesco was a great driver. He truly made us feel safe. The bus was very comfortable and spacious. We met at the Plaza del Poppolo, got in our groups, then, hopped in the bus, out to Tuscany. This is one of a lifetime experience. Even though it was about 12 hours, it didn't feel like that long. We were always entertained by the beautiful scenery and history shared by Patrizia. A must do!
This was a full day of beautiful scenery, great stops and good food. The pasta and wine at the winery were the best we had so far and the family owned and run farm winery was charming and a high point of our visit to Italy.
GREAT TRIP AND SUPERB GUIDE! We have done a number of excursions as we travel overseas and this one was the best! Excellent itinerary but the real shining star was the guide Eduardo! VERY informative, great sense of humor, and kept our safety and concerns most in mind! He is a real jewel of a guide and this excursion was the BEST!!!!
Our day trip to Tuscany was worth it! Montepulciano was a highlight, excellent local tour guide of the village and a wonderful lunch at a vineyard and family estate. Very enjoyable!
Anthony is a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. The trip was worth the price. The scenery was spectacular. I highly recommend this tour.
This was an exceptional excursion. Montepulciano was breathtaking, the wine tasting and lunch was phenomenal!!
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