Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

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Rome, Italy

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12 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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4.7

· Katherina_G ·

Apr 2026

An amazing Tuscany Day Trip from Rome with 3-Course Lunch and Sommelier‑Led Wine Tasting with Parnian. Parian and the driver were professional, funny, helpful. 3 course meal and wines were amazing. Views and stops were unforgettable. Highly recommend. It was so much more than my friends and I expected. Thanks so much!

· Lauren_S ·

May 2026

Our driver Giovanni and our tour guide were wonderful. We were able to enjoy the beautiful countryside, shop and sightsee the beautiful streets of Montepuciano. Would highly recommend. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour offered multiple stops along the way to enjoy refreshments and use the bathroom as well. We had such a nice day making core memories as a family

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Overview

Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region with limited time 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

Unlike other tours, this one has the option to upgrade to a private experience.

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. You’ll 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 pontiff’s days. Hear tips for architecture to see or shops to browse, and scout out Pienza’s prized pecorino cheese.

Regroup at the agreed time, and return to Rome by coach.

Val D'Orcia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Montepulciano

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di San Biagio

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Montepulciano

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pienza

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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 25 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

Elisa_E

What an amazing day...guide and bus driver madecthis a very smooth...organized and informative experience!...I thoroughly enjoyed my travelz...filled my spirit with the views...wal abouts...the architecture...breath taking!...Thank you for making the journey as comfortable and memorable....our feast at Pulcino was delicious the sisters so welcoming...thanked them for sharing their home with us...I would totally recommend this tour!Toscana dream come true!

Reviews

4.7

based on 5,434 reviews

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Tuscany experience

Yolanda_G, Jun 2026

The best day trip in Italy. Laura our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny.The places included in the tour were amazing. The lunch included was superb.

My mom and I had a...

Leric_S, Jun 2026

My mom and I had a WONDERFUL time! Our guide Anna was very sweet, funny, and knowledgeable. Our bus driver Romel was very accommodating and always made sure we made it back onto the bus. 10/10 would recommended this EXACT tour!

Good experience

Jin_L, Jun 2026

Quaint places within the Tuscany region with nice wineries and millennial buildings. Heather the guide spoke clearly, jovial and entertaining while the driver Giovanni drove safely.

Beautiful countryside with great guide

Brent_M, Jun 2026

We had a marvelous tour of Tuscany with Laura! Very knowledgeable guide! Wonderful experience to share with family!

Everything as expected, nothing more nothing less

Darren_H, Jun 2026

While this tour is very special and unique and delivers everything it says it would, I’d be hard pressed to call this a wine tour. Montepulciano is overall very welcoming with many wine tastings throughout its town, as you’ll learn on this tour, but this tour doesn’t take you to the vineyards or teach you about the winemaking process, something I thought I would be getting with this tour. Nonetheless, it is quite informational with the tour guide explaining much more than just the goings on embedded within the tour, and as I said it does offer everything it says it would: a luncheon with wine tastings, a tour of the city of Montepulciano, as well as Pienza, with time to roam around and explore the city. I would say this is a great tour for wine newbies, but for someone who actually knows a bit about wine, it may seem a bit novice of a tour of Montepulciano.

Peaceful and calm day

Jen_L, Jun 2026

This trip was amazing! It was so nice to get out of the city of Rome and head to the countryside. The places we visited were peaceful and relaxing. It was a nice change of pace. Our driver and guide was, Claudio. He was so welcoming and made our experience even better. Taking a small group or private tour is the best was to experience Tuscany. You are able to enjoy and soak up the tranquility of the land.

The experience at...

Sophie_C, Jun 2026

The experience at Montepulciano was unbelievable, and the views were spectacular. The entire experience was very friendly and fun the only complaint would be that your time alone away from the tour guides is limited so you will need to take full advantage.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Sophie_C, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the incredible experience in Montepulciano and the spectacular views along the way. It's great to know that you found the tour friendly and fun. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the amount of free time. As this tour includes several scheduled activities and destinations, we aim to strike a balance between guided experiences and independent exploration. We understand that some guests would love even more time to explore on their own, and your comments are valuable as we continue to evaluate our itineraries. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Five Stars!

Terri_F, Jun 2026

This was by far my favorite day trip. Tuscany is beautiful and while Montepulcino was not even on my “to see” list I now plan to go back. Errica was our guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with local recommendations. 100% don’t hesitate to take this tour. Money well spent

Beautiful Tuscany Day Trip

Alice_P, Jun 2026

This day trip was truly unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized: the punctuality made the whole experience smooth and stress-free, and both the guide and driver were exceptionally friendly, professional, and welcoming. The lunch at the farm was another highlight, absolutely delicious and a real taste of the region. Every stop felt special. The only downside was that everything felt a bit rushed as we just wished we had more little more time to truly enjoy each place instead of having to move on so quickly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to see some parts of Tuscany in a day.

Tuscany day trip with lunch

Senait_M, Jun 2026

Great host and the tour was really nice. We needed more time at the last stops it felt rushed. The lunch was good but not really a 3 course more like starters and pasta (tomato based). The dessert contains of 2 small biscuits. But really tasty.

Wonderful Day-trip!!

Phyllis_T, Jun 2026

Beautiful road trip to the heart of Tuscany. The town of Montepulciano was exactly what I anticipated- with winding quaint cobblestone streets built on a hill with breathtaking views at the top. Klause, our tour guide was great. The wine-tasting lunch at a family-owned winery was also fabulous.

Fantastic experience with wine tasting food and tour

Michele_K, Jun 2026

The ease of booking the reminders to make sure you know where to meet to the trip was a wonderful experience! Anna our guide was informative kind friendly and took care of the whole trip. Marco the driver was friendly kind and did a great job. Fantastic views food and wine tasting!

Fantastic Tour!

Nicole_G, Jun 2026

Wonderful experience. We had the best day. Thank you for a great tour and day. The food and wine was spectacular.

Great tour. Bus was large...

Peter_H, Jun 2026

Great tour. Bus was large and comfortable. The guide was excellent and very passionate about the tour. We went to a nice family winery. Good lunch.

Incredible Group Tour

Shannon_C, Jun 2026

This tour was incredible thanks to Patriccia, Barbara and Lucca (the bus driver). Patriccia was our main tour guide. She was funny and charming. She had great knowledge of the Tuscany area. Barbara took over on the Montepulciano area, oh what wit she had and very knowledgeable about the area. In my opinion, This portion of the trip isn’t for people who have lung or serious heart disease. It took a lot for me to finish (I have a touch of Asthma). With this being said, it was an incredible tour and I got through it. Last but not least, Lucca was a safe Bus Driver. He made all of us feel safe. What an incredible Day. (This was a group tour.)

Good trip but false advertising on group size.

Brianna_B, Jun 2026

Please be aware that although the additional information states the tour will have a max of 25 passengers this isnt the case. Our tour on June 2nd had 50 people. When we did yhe one hour tour of multepulciano we broke into two groups of 25 the remaining activities ( lunch, wine tasting, tour of other town) were with the full group if 50. Had i known it was 50 people I would not have booked. Our tour guide Anna was an absolute GEM and a wealth of information. Had the group been smaller it would have allowed for more candid conversation and k owned ge from the guide. The group size makes that difficult. The food at the tasting was amazing and thankfully they were accommodating of our request for seconds and thirds. We purchased a bottle of their wine. The people running the winery were phenomenal the absolute sweetest family. Again my only gripe with this tour qas the size as the normal issues that accompany large groups plagued this trip such as people getting lost, arriving at meeting spots late, and as mentioned earlier the being unable to connect with the guide effectively.

Well, worth it

Michael_M, Jun 2026

Well, the trip is very long at about 12 hours. You stop in many places and get a good flavor of Tuscany. Our tour guide Paula was fabulous.

Ana & Roman are fantastico!

Madison_G, Jun 2026

Ana and Roman were amazing today! Roman drove very well & stopped at really good rest stops for all of us to use the bathroom & get snacks. Ana was the funniest and smartest guide we’ve had our entire trip! She made sure everyone was back on the bus, and she was so nice to us every time we had a question or needed something.

Great way to see Tuscany!

Constance_B, Jun 2026

Great way to see some of Tuscany! Tour guide, Flavio, was great. Driver, Max, was super courteous and a safe driver. Beautiful. Lunch and wine was good!

Sarah was very...

KarenE_C, Jun 2026

Sarah was very knowledgeable, but knew to not to talk at length so we could enjoy the views of Tuscany out our coach windows. It was a long day, but well worth it. Tuscany has breathtaking views. The lunch at the farmhouse was interesting and very good.

Great trip, guide and...

Ryan_S, May 2026

Great trip, guide and driver were very good and informative. Lunch was good, wish the portions were more. The cities were nice to see and the views were incredible.

Very nice day trip from Rome

Christina_A, May 2026

We enjoyed every portion of the tour & especially liked Chiara’s presentation of the town of Montepulciano with her local knowledge & the winery food & wine tasting, though the shopping time there was a little rushed at the end. Pienza has a deep heritage that could have been more emphasized. Overall, just a lovely time & a nice break from the hustle & bustle of Rome. Grazie mille!

Excellent Tour Guide

BasseyEbiana_E, May 2026

The tour guide , Antonino was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful in providing the history of Rome and the surrounding countryside.

Good tour food and wine soso.

James_W, May 2026

Tour was quite good. A lot of uphill walking in Montepulciano. Wine tour was only so so. Food was not great and didn’t love the wine.

Tuscany county side.

Marc_H, May 2026

Exactly what you need to do to see the Tuscany county side. Beautiful scenery with a wonderful guide, Pari. She was so helpful and kind, she explained in detail what we were seeing and doing. She sent text through the app to the tour group that my wife loved. Lots of detail and explanation on what was coming up next. The food was amazing and the wine tasting actually had lots to taste, the sisters at the winery did an amazing job as well.

Great day in the countryside

Lauren_S, May 2026

Good.... But can improve

Tina_S, May 2026

We had a great time today. The views were beautiful of the mountains, vineyards, and charming towns we visited. Our tour assistant was very energetic and lively. My cons.... We were told we would have time on our own at the sites, but most of the times were cut short. We were told we would have 30 minutes at the Piazza grande stop, but it ended up being more like 18 minutes. More time should be offered here and less at the random ' photo op ' church area that took five minutes to see. We were also told we would see the luxurious poppy gardens and we never heard of saw more after the mention. Too many 'pee pee stops'; most of bus wanted to not stop at the same place we had on the way there a second time. If we have to stop, why not show us something new? If the coach bus had bathrooms, it would alleviate a lot of travel time so guests could enjoy more at the stops.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Tina, Thank you for your feedback. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the charming towns, and the energy of our tour assistant. Regarding timing, the itinerary includes estimated durations at each stop, which can sometimes vary depending on traffic, group flow, and local conditions throughout the day. We always aim to balance sightseeing time with comfort and necessary breaks to ensure a smooth experience for all guests. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve the tour experience.

Tuscany tour w lunch

Tara_C, May 2026

Best tour ever! Alessandro & Mussolini insured that everyone had a wonderful time! Alessandro was very knowledgeable & relating to the teams & families at our stops to take great care of us all. The wine family at Pulciano were warmed & welcoming. The wines & food were delicious. Their history goes to the 16th century!!! Heart & soul! Barbara was awesome showing us around town & explaining Montepalciano rich history. The stops there & back at Fabro topped it off with samples, cappuccino & bathrooms! Thx for a memorable experience. Keep up the nice work!

So beautiful!

Lisa_S, May 2026

Wow! So much beauty to see! We loved Montepulciano and all the views out the bus window were spectacular! SO interesting too!

Do not skip this tour

Laurie_S, May 2026

Our guide Oksana was AMAZING. All logistics were handled seamlessly and we only waited in line briefly unlike the throngs of tourists that simply bought tickets. You can stay in Vatican City all day so plan on it. Wonderfully beautiful and Oksana was so smart and educational. Highly recommended.