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Tuscany from Rome with Winery Lunch & Medieval Towns
4.7
92 Ratings
Roma
Escape Rome for a day of wine, history, and exploration in Tuscany's medieval towns and vineyards. Enjoy a winery lunch and UNESCO sites.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Monticchiello - Your Tuscany day trip starts early so you can make the most of your time. Board an air-conditioned minibus in central Rome that will whisk you away from the busy city straight into the heart of Tuscany. Your first stop is at Monticchiello, a stunning little hillside town that makes for a once-in-a-lifetime photo op.
- Pienza - It’s a short drive to your next stop: Pienza. Your expert tour guide will lead you on an introductory stroll of the town, which is famous for its Pecorino cheese (and yes, you’ll get to try some for yourself!).
- Montepulciano - Sit back and relax on a scenic drive to Montepulciano, home to your next stop: a stunning family-run winery complete with lush vineyards and a historic cellar you have to see to believe. Enjoy a guided visit of both and sit down to a homemade lunch with wine pairings for an only-in-Tuscany experience you won’t soon forget. After lunch, you’ll have some free time to explore the charming streets of Montepulciano at your own pace.
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Tempio di San Biagio - Before returning to Rome, you’ll make one additional stop at the historic San Biagio church just outside Montepulciano. Marvel at the breathtaking Italian Renaissance architecture as your guide points out all the fascinating details that are easy to miss without an expert eye.
Admission: Included - Rome - Settle in for the relaxing trip back to Rome as evening falls. You’ll be back in the Eternal City with plenty of time to grab dinner.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour leader
- Group of 18 guests maximum
- Round trip private transport from Rome
- Local cheese tasting
- Homemade lunch and wine tasting
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
Awaken all your senses on this magical day trip, which whisks you away from the busy streets of Rome and out to the tranquil medieval towns and verdant vineyards of the Tuscan countryside. From the storied cobblestone streets of Pienza (a UNESCO World Heritage site) to an ancient wine cellar in Montepulciano and beyond, this perfectly planned day trip will immerse you in one of Italy’s most enchanting regions. With all transportation and logistics handled, all you have to do is show up ready to eat, drink, and explore.
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour
- Please notify us if you have food allergies or other special requirements and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
- Although the places we visit on this tour accommodate strollers we don’t always have enough room in our transport vans to accommodate them. Please notify us after booking if you are traveling with an infant. Also contact us after booking if you require a car seat.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Piazzale Flaminio, 15
Piazzale Flaminio
Please meet in front of the McDonald's Restaurant. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
Piazzale Flaminio is a centrally located square (just outside the arches of Piazza del Popolo), served by the Metro A. The closest Metro / Underground stop is Flaminio - Piazza del Popolo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jivka_a
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing - This was the best part of my trip! Watching the countryside, escaping the extreme heat in Rome and going to the small towns which were cooler and breezier, the tour guide, the wine tasting, visiting the old wine cellars, cheese and meat tasting- it's everything you think about when you think Italy. The tour was easy to find as the meeting spot was in front of a McDonald's - also conducive to getting breakfast before the trip. Those McDonald's coffees in Italy are amazing by the way!
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Laura_h
Jun 7, 2024
We loved it! - This tour was well worth the long day! Our guide Guilio and driver Emilio were great! The cheese tasting in Pienza was a highlight as well as the tour, tasting, lunch and history of the De’Ricci vineyards. I loved that it was a small group as well got to chat with everyone and enjoyed meeting the rest of the group and our guide. Highly recommend this tour if you want to see some of Tuscany from Rome.
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Valeriez993
May 11, 2024
Beautiful Pienza & Montepulciano - The most breathtaking landscape views in medieval villages with interesting history! De’Ricci winery tour and lunch was spectacular with super friendly guides and knowledgeable staff who made us feel so welcome & enriched us with the fascinating story of their legacy. A big thank you to, Paolo, our Walks guide, for his kindness and for making sure this experience was special for us!! I wish I was still there!
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Katelyns1297
May 9, 2024
Great for food allergies! - This tour was truly fantastic! Well worth the early morning and long day. Our tour guide Giulio was very knowledgeable and kind. The winery was a huge highlight and they were even able to accommodate my gluten free dietary restriction. The food served was incredible and the wine was good if you like a dry wine. Even if you don't like to drink wine this tour is worth it for the food, views, and history. My only feedback for improvement would be to allow for more time at the first two stops and less at the last as we got bored.
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Andyv1952
Apr 7, 2024
A trip that you must take - A beautiful day in the Tuscan countryside with a great guide. Fabulous places and some superb wine what more could you want?
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Constance_m
Apr 4, 2024
Fantastic trip and lunch. - The cheese shop in Pienza and the fantastic lunch and winery tour at De'Ricci. Nicola was an amazing historian and his respect for the origins of the De'Ricci cantina is inspiring. Hats off to our tour guide, Giulio and the van driver!
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Ruth_r
Apr 4, 2024
Magnificent presentation - One of the very best wine lunch I have ever been to. The presentation was very nice, informative and the food was outstanding
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Romans67
Nov 14, 2023
Tuscany! - Not an inexpensive tour, but a wonderful, long day to get to see all you could in Tuscany. We were so fortunate to get a great guide, the stops & tastings were terrific.
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A_o
Nov 7, 2023
Fantastic Day - We loved our day trip to Tuscany. We had a great guide. Eileen shared great information about the region and its history. We spent the right amount in each location. We stayed in Pienza long enough to explore the town, take some amazing photos, pick up a few souvenirs, have an espresso in an adorable cafe, and attend a cheese tasting. Next, we went to a farm for a delicious homemade lunch. The family was very welcoming and shared lots of information about their farm and lifestyle. We enjoyed the scenic stop at the fort in Montalcino, we snapped some great photos. We also visited a winery and tasted brunello di Montalcino wines. We purchased a bottle of wine and olive oil to enjoy later. All in all, it was a wonderful day that we won’t forget! It was really nice to step away from the hustle and bustle of Rome for a day. We’re glad we took this tour!
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Leticia_c
Apr 28, 2024
Not worth the price. - The scenery was beautiful but not worth the price in my opinion. I chose this experience thinking because the cost was so much more than the others that it would be something amazing. It was ok.
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