Tuscany from Rome: Montepulciano, Pienza, Wine and Cheese Tasting
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.
12 hours · starts 07:30 · Rome
Highlights
- Round-trip transportation from Rome by air-conditioned tour vehicle
- Expert multilingual tour leader/guide
- Free time in Montepulciano
- Visit to a historic wine cellar in Montepulciano
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 to expect
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
What's included
- Round-trip transportation from Rome by air-conditioned tour vehicle
- Expert multilingual tour leader/guide
- Free time in Montepulciano
- Visit to a historic wine cellar in Montepulciano
- Tasting of various local wines, including Vino Nobile
- Free time in Pienza
- Tasting of local cheeses
- Scenic journey through Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Meeting point
Piazza del Popolo, Roma, Italy
Good to know
- The tour runs in English and is a shared group experience.
- It is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- Tell the team about allergies or intolerances in advance.
- Exact meeting instructions are confirmed with the booking.
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Good to know before you book
How long is the Tuscany from Rome day trip?
The tour duration is listed as approximately 12 hours — a full day from Rome into Tuscany and back.
What time does the tour start?
The listed start time is 07:30.
Where do we meet in Rome?
The pickup is at a well-known, easy-to-reach square in central Rome. You'll receive the exact meeting address with your booking confirmation — please arrive a few minutes early.
How much does the tour cost?
Check the current price for your date and party in the direct booking calendar.
What's included in the price?
Round-trip transportation from Rome by air-conditioned tour vehicle, an expert multilingual tour leader, free time in Montepulciano and Pienza, a visit to a historic wine cellar in Montepulciano, a tasting of various local wines including Vino Nobile, a local cheese tasting in Pienza, and the scenic journey through Tuscany's Val d'Orcia.
What's not included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Which towns will we visit?
The tour visits Montepulciano, a Renaissance hilltop town known for its Vino Nobile wine, and Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Renaissance beauty and its cheese tradition, traveling through the Val d'Orcia countryside between them.
What kind of wine and cheese tasting is included?
In Montepulciano you descend into a historic 16th-century underground wine cellar carved into tuff rock for a tasting of local wines, including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. In Pienza you enjoy a tasting of local cheeses.
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