Rome to Tuscany, Brunello and Val d’Orcia Wine Tour (train+van)

Duration13h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Take an early high-speed train from Rome to Florence, where your driver will meet you outside the station. Enjoy a full-day journey through the stunning Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Montepulciano and explore its fascinating underground cellars while tasting local wines and specialties. Continue to Pienza, the charming Renaissance village famous for Pecorino cheese, where you'll enjoy a seasonal lunch.

In the afternoon, discover a prestigious Brunello di Montalcino winery with a guided visit of the vineyards and cellars, followed by a premium wine tasting. Travel comfortably throughout the day in a premium minivan with an English-speaking driver before returning to Florence station for your train back to Rome.

For operational reasons, the order of visits between Montepulciano and Montalcino may vary.

What's included

Local product food tasting during the wine tasting in Montepulciano
Guided tour on vineyard and barrel cellar
Superior Lunch
Premium van with A/C
Bullet train tickets Rome to Florence and back
Bottled water on board
Guided tour on the underground city of Montepulciano
2 Wine Tasting

Gratitues

What to expect

Stazione Roma Termini
1h 40m · Admission ticket included

Head to Roma Termini train station and board the bullet train (economy) to Florence on your own (we’ll send the tickets the day before departure). Train is departing at 6:40AM, please, arrive 15 minutes earlier.

If you’d like to stay in Florence at the end of the tour, you’re welcome to bring your luggage and store it in our van. Just let us know a few days in advance.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Once you arrive at Florence train station, exit through the main entrance, turn right, and meet our driver and minivan in front of the ODS store.
Montepulciano
1h 40m

In Montepulciano, you’ll be guided through a fascinating historic cellar known as “The Underground City,” located beneath a traditional local wine shop. At the end of the visit, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local wines and regional food specialties.
Pienza
1h 30m

Arrive in Pienza and enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, including wine and water.

After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the lovely town of Pienza at your own pace—wander through its historic center, take in the breathtaking viewpoints, and visit the renowned Pecorino cheese shops.
1h 30m

The Montalcino stop includes a visit to a renowned family-owned winery. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel less like a visitor at a workplace and more like a guest in their home.

You’ll learn all about the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino — from vineyard techniques and the winemaking process to aging methods — and, of course, how to appreciate it through a tasting of different vintages.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station
1h 40m · Admission ticket included

Board your bullet train (economy) back to Rome on your own – tickets are included. Arrive back in Rome at 8:17PM.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head to Rome station and board your train to Florence (tickets will be sent the day before). Upon arrival, meet your driver If the train is delayed, the itinerary may be adjusted to ensure an on-time return to the station.

End point

Head to Rome station and board your train to Florence (tickets will be sent the day before). Upon arrival, meet your driver If the train is delayed, the itinerary may be adjusted to ensure an on-time return to the station.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.