Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Description
A stress-free day in Tuscany with authentic food, exceptional wine and breathtaking scenery, all seamlessly organized for you.
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Itinerary
Board your air-conditioned coach in Rome and relax as you travel through the rolling Tuscan countryside toward the stunning Val d’Orcia region.
Arrive in Montepulciano, a charming hilltop wine town known for its views and Vino Nobile wine. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic center, including the cathedral, medieval streets, and wine cellars, while learning about local traditions.
Visit the beautiful Renaissance Tempio di San Biagio, set in the countryside with sweeping views of the Val d’Orcia. Take in its architecture and peaceful surroundings.
Continue to an authentic Tuscan vineyard, where you’ll enjoy a relaxed 3-course lunch paired with regional wines, including Brunello di Montalcino. If the group option is selected, your experience includes a short pasta-making demonstration and wine tasting.
Continue to Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, wander the charming streets, browse local shops, and try famous Pecorino cheese.
Regroup and relax on your return journey to Rome in comfort, ending your day filled with unforgettable Tuscan experiences.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(5,530)
Navigating a guided tour should offer clarity, structure, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, my experience with our tour guide, Patricia, was marked by a severe lack of professionalism and basic accountability, ultimately ruining what should have been an enjoyable trip. The primary issue stemmed from a complete failure of communication. Patricia neglected to inform our group of the specific pickup location for the bus, nor did she provide the name or address of the restaurant where we were heading. When I managed to locate the site on my own and approached her regarding the oversight, her response was unexpectedly hostile and disrespectful. Rather than acknowledging the error or helping the group navigate the situation, she dismissively stated that it was "not her problem." As a tour guide, her primary responsibility is to lead, organize, and ensure the safety and inclusion of every participant. Instead, Patricia abandoned her duties entirely. Her neglect resulted in nearly leaving five people behind—and ultimately stranding three members of our group. When confronted about leaving these individuals behind, she brazenly expressed that she simply did not care. This level of disrespect and apathy is completely unacceptable for anyone in the hospitality and tourism industry. A tour guide's role is to guide, yet Patricia demonstrated neither leadership nor standard professional courtesy. Because of this unacceptable conduct, I will never use this tour company again. No stars.
Navigating a guided tour should offer clarity, structure, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, my experience with our tour guide, Patricia, was marked by a severe lack of professionalism and basic accountability, ultimately ruining what should have been an enjoyable trip. The primary issue stemmed from a complete failure of communication. Patricia neglected to inform our group of the specific pickup location for the bus, nor did she provide the name or address of the restaurant where we were heading. When I managed to locate the site on my own and approached her regarding the oversight, her response was unexpectedly hostile and disrespectful. Rather than acknowledging the error or helping the group navigate the situation, she dismissively stated that it was "not her problem." As a tour guide, her primary responsibility is to lead, organize, and ensure the safety and inclusion of every participant. Instead, Patricia abandoned her duties entirely. Her neglect resulted in nearly leaving five people behind—and ultimately stranding three members of our group. When confronted about leaving these individuals behind, she brazenly expressed that she simply did not care. This level of disrespect and apathy is completely unacceptable for anyone in the hospitality and tourism industry. A tour guide's role is to guide, yet Patricia demonstrated neither leadership nor standard professional courtesy. Because of this unacceptable conduct, I will never use this tour company again.
Hi Denise, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and apologise for the communication issues and the way you felt you were treated during the tour. This is not the level of service we aim to provide our guests. We will be following up directly with the guide regarding your concerns and reviewing what happened with our team. We sincerely apologise for the frustration caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Full day of taking in the beauty and history of this Tuscany region. Great experience if you'd like a change from the hustle and bustle of Rome during your stay.
We arrived at Montepuciano during a terrible thunderstorm, instead of charging the itinerary the driver had us walk on slippery stones & stairs to meet our guide, very danagerous. At the end of the day he recommended we wait to buy souvenirs at a stop off the highway - some goods seemed counterfeit & he said the stip was for big buses but he had a “friend” that let him stop, we saw other drivers counting cash, def not legit. For the price of this tour, you can find something better
Hi Michele, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the weather conditions and your concerns about the driver's recommendation. We would like to clarify that we are not associated with any local shops or businesses, and any stops or recommendations made by local staff are not affiliated with us. Your feedback has been shared with the relevant team for review, as the safety and experience of our guests are very important to us.
The Tuscan countryside is truly amazing. Our guide Anna was a human cornucopia of interesting facts and history. Our driver was a whiz at navigating the narrow roads.
Exceptional scenery with quaint towns and tasteful wines. The mountainous and valley scenery was picturerestqe. I will recommend this to anyone.
I absolutely loved this trip more than Sorrento and Amalfie. Beautiful drive amazing views and beautiful cultural places. Natasha was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information. I had the best day
This tour was lots of fun, our guide Alessandro was easy to understand and very informative. The local guide was also very friendly. The wine tasting was fun and it was very interesting to get a tour of the cellar from the owners!
This was an amazing tour with lots packed in a day and worth the while and money! Eduardo our guide made it so enjoyable and entertaining. He was very informative as well, as far as details of the place and the history is concerned. The lunch and wine tasting experience was also delightful. Over all a great experience. Would recommend this anytime! PS: just don't do this in the summer. The heat is terrible!
This tour was great and more relaxing versus tours that included a ton of travel. The views in Tuscany are breathtaking and all of our tour guides (Laura and Pam) were wonderful and engaging. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes as Montepulciano is uphill a lot. We really loved this tour and the meal/wine tasting was fantastic!
