From Rome: Day Trip to Tuscany & Siena with lunch & Wine Tasting
Description
Discover the wonders of Tuscany on this full-day trip from Rome. Visit the Medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni, learn about Tuscany's rich-history, and tour through the luscious Chianti wine region for a wine tasting session. This tour has been designed to showcase the very best of Tuscany in just one-day and is perfect for travelers who only have a short amount of time.
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Itinerary
The day begins with departure from Rome at 6:45am with a 1.5-hour journey by high-speed train to Florence.
Once in Florence, proceed directly to the meeting point, a 25-minute walk from the train station. Meet your guide and embark on your Tuscany adventure by departing from Florence at 8:45 AM on a 1-hour minivan ride to your first stop.
the first stop will be Monteriggioni, the most well preserved medieval village in Tuscany. This fortress city is also where “The Gladiator” was filmed, and is one of the locations for “Assassin’s Creed”. Along the journey get ready to immerse yourself in the Italian vibes and learn from your tour leader interesting facts about Tuscany & its famous cuisine.
your second stop, the dreamy town of Siena. During the orientation walk you will discover its unique architecture passing by the numerous artisan shops and finally stop at one of the most remarkable Piazzas of Italy, Piazza del Campo, site of the famous Palio race every July and August. Get some downtime to relax and explore the city at your leisure; do not miss a visit of the impressive Cathedral.
Your next destination is San Gimignano. On the way to the village, the guide will provide each traveller with tips for the best places in town. Take a stroll through the cobblestone pathways, piazzas and palaces of this other UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the ‘Manhattan of Tuscany’ and explore this magical and timeless town in complete freedom.
The tour will definitely pass through the Chianti Region, the heaven of Tuscan wine. A local winery will be visited and you will have a chance to merge with the Tuscan goodness: 7 different wines, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar will make your taste buds happy together with an amazing traditional Tuscan meal.
At the end of a truly unforgettable day, head back to Rome, arriving at approximately 8 PM.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age allowed on the tour is 18 years old
- Please note, the tour requires a minimum of 4 participants. If not reached, a private option with a supplement will be offered.
Reviews(14)
Ned was great! He is very punctual and descriptive! We had a spectacular lunch with wine!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with our tour leader Nedas, his punctuality and attention to detail truly make a difference. And we couldn’t agree more, a spectacular lunch paired with wine is always a highlight! We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience in Tuscany!
Our guide Valentina was so knowledgeable about the area and history. She shared great stories and made the entire day enjoyable and fun. She made sure we knew all the best spots at each stop from gelato recommendations to places to snap the best pics. We chose this tour for the small group size and it turned out to just be our family which made it even more special and intimate. This tour definitely delivers on value - you visit three walled cities and experience a wonderful wine tasting and authentic Italian lunch in a beautiful setting. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Valentina made your day both fun and memorable, and that having a private family tour made it even more special. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the wine tasting, authentic lunch, and all the beautiful spots along the way. Thanks for recommending the tour, we’d love to welcome you back to Tuscany!
The wine tasting trip was great my wife and I both enjoyed visiting Sorrento and our tour guide Valentina. Thank you for the experience
Lorenzo was a great guide. Saw so much of Tuscany region! Tenuta Torciano winery was spectacular!! Sienna also a must visit!
Fantastic tour Guide/Driver Great itinerary Fabulous food at Winery Wine tasting was average - less education and food pairing of wines than expected
Excellent experience. Our tour guide valentina was lovely. She was very sweet and considerate. It was amazing experience.
We had a great day with Antonello! We had originally booked a different tour that couldn’t go ahead, so we ended up on a different tour which ended up being amazing. San Gimignano was our favourite stop, such a beautiful village! And the wine tasting at Torciano was one of the best we’ve had. The customer service before, after and during was also great so I wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with this company.
We are so happy that you enjoyed our Day trip to Tuscany & Siena from Rome so you could try our delicious wines and visit traditional Tuscan medieval villages like San Gimignano! Come back to italy to discover more beautiful places with us!
From start to finish the entire experience was the most expensive nightmare of my life. The tour we booked was cancelled and we were offered a cheaper tour that went to less locations and was much cheaper. It was advertised as a little over $100 less per person and we were told we’d be refunded the difference, but for two tickets we were only refunded $5. Then tour day the train that was booked for us had delays, which resulted in the tour leaving without us and my husband and I spending 5+ hours on trains trying to catch up to the group which was the suggestion of the tour company. We finally joined them at the end and got to listen to how much fun the group had, and the group all paying a fraction of what we were charged. I spent the 1.5 hour van drive back to the ending point then the 1.5 hour train journey back in tears after what should have been a relaxing romantic day turned into one of the worst days of my life. I am never booking with Viator, or Italy on a budget tours again.
Hi Ashley We are very saddened and a little astonished to receive such harsh words and negative feedback, considering all the team efforts to let you enjoy your visit to Tuscany. In our opinion, it does not completely reflect reality, and might be misleading towards other guests. For this reason, we would like to provide some clarifications and address all the points that you raised. We would like to start by understanding your inconvenience and frustration, but we would like you to acknowledge that for every problem that has arisen, since before departure, we have presented you with a choice, offering solutions and alternatives. Our tours require a minimum number of participants to cover essential costs (vehicle, tour leader, train tickets, etc.). This is why we offered the choice to upgrade to a private tour for a small fee or join an alternative tour without paying any difference. We provided detailed information, including links and pricing, and offered the other Tour well before October 31st, giving ample time to cancel for a full refund if needed. You have decided and accepted to move to a different tour, but we have provided options. The reason Viator didn’t issue a refund is that the new tour matched your original price per person as you could personally check from the links we sent you. While the lower price for other guests you mention in the review is the most misleading statement towards other guests, since the other passengers on your tour departed from Florence and not Rome like yourself, which didn’t require extra tickets on fast speed train nor assistance. On the tour day, the train delay was beyond our control, it is something we can’t predict and the national train line system is not directly controlled by us. On the other hand we supported you by offering options, including rescheduling or joining the tour late (noting you would miss part of it). You chose to continue, and we covered additional costs for you, not due but offered to compensate for the inconvenience : €20 for train tickets and €50 for a transfer, without extra charges to you. At Italy on a Budget Tours, we prioritize our customers and address issues promptly. Indeed, we assisted you and did everything in our power to ensure that you had an enjoyable day. At the end of the day, you only missed one stop of the tour you have chosen to attend after having a full description of its inclusions, itinerary, and price. We have not heard from you for the rest of the day, and the rest of the group was really satisfied and happy about the experience, so it seems a little excessive to us that you described the day as a "nightmare," as we received no feedback during the tour itself, and we did everything we could to ensure that you carried out your tour in Tuscany and had an enjoyable experience in spite of everything. To conclude, we deeply regret that the day fell so short of your expectations. We take feedback seriously and will use it to improve, but we have no control of national trains or any possible delays. Therefore, it is not fair that none of the above team effort was considered and you have based the whole review on something out of our control.
Action pack day well thought out and well plan trip. Train was on time out of Rome. Meeting spot was well described beautiful scenery great guide.
Thank you for your fantastic review on our A Day in Tuscany from Rome tour! We're delighted to hear that you found the trip well-planned and action-packed. It's wonderful that the train from Rome was on time and that the meeting spot instructions were clear. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great experience with your guide. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon with Italy On a Budget Tours!
What an action pack day. Got the train in Rome as planned train was on time. Sent us a very detailed message of meeting spot in Florence scenery was beautiful a bit rush at East destination but I guess that is how we got to see you so much in oneday . Our guide Ned very personable, knowledgeable
Thank you for your feedback about your A Day in Tuscany From Rome tour! We’re glad you enjoyed an action-packed day and the beautiful scenery. We appreciate the detailed meeting instructions and on-time train added to the experience. It’s great to know that Ned’s personable and knowledgeable guidance made your tour even better. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon! Cheers from Italy on a Budget Tours team!