Tuscany from Rome: Montepulciano, Pienza, Wine and Cheese Tasting

5.0 (1 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration12h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers

Overview

Escape Rome for a full-day journey into Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, where rolling hills, vineyards, and Renaissance hilltop towns create one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes. Visit Montepulciano, famous for Vino Nobile, and enjoy free time before entering a historic 16th-century underground wine cellar carved into tuff rock for a tasting of 3–4 local wines.

Continue to Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Renaissance beauty, panoramic countryside views, and celebrated Pecorino cheese. With time to explore both towns, enjoy wine tasting in Montepulciano, cheese tasting in Pienza, and a comfortable journey through the Tuscan countryside, an easy and memorable way to experience classic Tuscany from Rome.

What's included

  • Visit to a historic wine cellar in Montepulciano
  • Round-trip transportation from Rome by air-conditioned tour vehicle
  • Tasting of various local wines, including Vino Nobile
  • Expert multilingual tour leader/guide
  • Free time in Montepulciano
  • Scenic journey through Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia
  • Tasting of local cheeses
  • Free time in Pienza
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Piazza del Popolo
    Pass by
    Travel comfortably by fully equipped vehicle from Rome and begin your full-day journey toward Tuscany. Relax as the city fades into the countryside and the landscapes of Val d’Orcia, vineyards, and rolling hills come into view.
  2. Val D'Orcia
    2h
    Travel through the scenic Val d’Orcia, one of Tuscany’s most iconic countryside landscapes, known for rolling hills, vineyards, cypress-lined roads, and Renaissance hilltop towns. Enjoy the views as you make your way toward Montepulciano and Pienza.
  3. Montepulciano
    3h
    Visit Montepulciano, a beautiful Renaissance hilltop town famous for its Vino Nobile wine. Enjoy free time to walk through its charming streets, admire the historic architecture, and soak in the atmosphere of one of Tuscany’s most celebrated wine towns.
  4. Cantina Fattoria della Talosa
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Descend into a historic 16th-century underground wine cellar carved into tuff rock beneath Montepulciano. Discover the atmosphere of ancient brick vaults and wine barrels before enjoying a tasting of 3–4 local wines, including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
  5. Pienza
    3h
    Continue to Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as an ideal Renaissance city. Enjoy free time to explore its harmonious streets, admire panoramic views over the Val d’Orcia countryside, and experience the town’s famous cheese tradition with a local cheese tasting.
  6. Rome
    2m
    After a day of Tuscan landscapes, hilltop towns, wine, cheese, and Renaissance beauty, relax on the return journey to Rome by GT coach. The tour ends back in Rome after a full-day experience in classic Tuscany.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Obelisk located right in the middle of the Square

End point

In front of the Obelisk located right in the middle of the Square

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that this is a shared group tour, not a private tour. The type of vehicle used may vary depending on the number of participants. We always prioritize guest comfort, and all vehicles are air-conditioned for a pleasant journey.
  • At lunch a vegetarian menu is available upon request. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or intolerances so we can do our best to accommodate you during the tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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