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From Rome: Best of Tuscany Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Recommended by 92% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceRome, Italy
From $98.18
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- 12 hours (approx.)
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- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hilltowns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included.
- Visit Val d'Orcia in Tuscany on a day trip from Rome
- Relax with a locally produced 3-course lunch on a Tuscan farm
- Sample regional wines, including the famous Brunello di Montepulciano
- Spend time at leisure in Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Visit a Romanesque abbey and stop for lunch at a farmhouse—rare perks.
What's Included
- Lunch and wine tasting at an authentic Tuscan farm and winery
- Professional English speaking guide
- Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza del Popolo, Roma RM, Italy
Meet at the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. The nearest metro stop is Flaminio (Line A).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Board your luxury coach, and travel from Rome to Tuscany with its scenic, rolling hills. Your first stop is Montepulciano, a town renowned for its fine wine and views. The Renaissance hilltown is best-known for its production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a full-bodied red wine. Learn about it on a walking tour, and discover highlights such as the Florence-style clock tower, the cathedral with its yet-to-be-finished façade, medieval wine cellars, and the old town walls.
Hear how the local vineyards produce the acclaimed Brunello di Montepulciano wine, and then sample a glass for yourself over a 3-course lunch at a local farm. In traditional Tuscan style, the menu features fresh farm-grown produce as well as a selection of local wine.
From the farm, travel on to Pienza, one of the region’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here, enjoy free time to explore. The layout of the town was created by Pope Pius II, who wanted to change the look of his birth town. Admire the historic center, which stays true to the pope’s vision, and gaze at the fine architecture that abounds. If you are a fan of food, check the shops for pecorino cheese, arguably Pienza’s most prized product.
Your day trip finishes with your coach journey back from Tuscany to Rome.
Hear how the local vineyards produce the acclaimed Brunello di Montepulciano wine, and then sample a glass for yourself over a 3-course lunch at a local farm. In traditional Tuscan style, the menu features fresh farm-grown produce as well as a selection of local wine.
From the farm, travel on to Pienza, one of the region’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here, enjoy free time to explore. The layout of the town was created by Pope Pius II, who wanted to change the look of his birth town. Admire the historic center, which stays true to the pope’s vision, and gaze at the fine architecture that abounds. If you are a fan of food, check the shops for pecorino cheese, arguably Pienza’s most prized product.
Your day trip finishes with your coach journey back from Tuscany to Rome.
Val D'Orcia
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Montepulciano
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tempio di San Biagio
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pienza
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Please be advised that in the case of events beyond our control, we may need to adjust our itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience.
- A fair amount of walking is involved and some of the cities are steep.
- While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Maria_N
We would highly recommend this trip! Our guide Ana and driver Rommel were fabulous! Ana was informative and entertaining! She shared interesting facts about the region, food, and wine. We stopped at delightful little towns, a beautiful winery and interesting churches and piazzas. The food was delicious. The wine was wonderful. The travel was comfortable. Marta was our guide in Montepulciano. Because she is a local to the area, we thought her stories and insight made the tour! We fell in love with the valley! The Tuscan area was a dream to spend time in!
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KimSeah_G, Jan 2025
A short day trip out from Rome to this beautiful Tuscany countryside. We visited the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and the wines are so good!
DAndrea_W, Jan 2025
Lots of driving but beautiful hill towns. Group was a little larger than we would normally choose to travel with. Our guide was fabulous. Included meal was adequate. Would recommend.
Gary_S, Jan 2025
We loved our tour guide, Barbara. The ride was enjoyable. It did not seem long. The stop was great with all the samples and wonderful products for sale. Montepulciano was beautiful, as was Pienza. The lunch stop was delicious. The scenery was beautiful.
Natrionah_M, Jan 2025
Anna the guide and the driver was great! I’d give them a 5! Bus was very clean. Driver made us safe. Ride was smooth. Anna was a work of history and though older, I loved her personality and she made us keep up. But the food wasn’t great and we hated the wine which was important. I’d rather have eaten elsewhere. The soup was yum. The honey was yum but that spaghetti was the worst I’ve ever tasted and I didn’t want any spaghetti in Rome after this. Scarred. It was soft but also hard and the noodles pici and hard to swallow. The wine very dry. There were cats all over and even in the kitchen.
Everyone was nice though. For 100 bucks a person though I’d not do it again. Maybe 60-70 bucks with that food.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Natrionah_M,
Thank you for booking and reviewing our Best of Tuscany Day Trip. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the guide, the smooth ride, and the insights shared during the tour. We’re sorry to hear the food and wine didn’t meet expectations, as these are highlights for many guests. Your comments will be shared with our team to ensure we’re always improving the experience for all travelers.
We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to welcome you on 5-star experience in the future!
Happy Travels,
The City Wonders Team
Heather_O, Jan 2025
Me and my best friend booked this tour with hopes of exploring Tuscany and seeing the beauty of Italy. We were both taken by the how well organized and thought out the trip was. Our guide Ms. Anna and driver Mr. Adam made us feel special and completely safe. Our trip exceeded our expectations!! It was exceptional!! The views, the knowledge and history of all the sites, cities and towns was superb! Ms. Anna is a remarkable lady and made our day grande!!! Mr. Adam was the absolute gentleman and made sure we were completely taken care of! City Wonders tours is very lucky to have such beautiful people that love their country and are able to share this love with others! A huge thank you!! This was my first trip to Italy and this was the best part of my whole trip! Ms. Anna and Mr. Adam are extraordinare individuals! This was the BEST day!! I encourage others to take advantage of this lovely day tour!!
Lucas_M, Jan 2025
It was a hreat trip, except to the fact that our guide and her friend didn't stop talking loud during the entire road trip. It was really annoying because they tapked very loudly in italian, and careleslly about everyone else.
cherylseepersad75, Jan 2025
So disappointing! I invited people from the US with me especially for this tour, which I did before! The bus seats were so cramped and no room for legs, with reclining passengers in our laps. The food at the winery was tasteless and that driver was reckless! NO MORE OF MY MONEY TO VIATOR!
Catalina_G, Dec 2024
Loved this trip - Francesco and Enrica were great. Wish we had some more time in Montepulciano to explore but overall great trip.
AdrienneGrinder, Dec 2024
This tour was so easy going and amazing. Antonino was beyond incredible, informative, charming, and sweet. He truly made the entire experience even more amazing. Views and food were beyond. Pecorino gelato is a must!!
Anayansi_A, Dec 2024
The trip was amazing and very enjoyable. The places visited and the lunch and wine tasting were superb..’
Enrica the guide and Francesco made tris an unforgettable experience.
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