City Wonders homepage
  • About Us
  • Tours in English
    • Français
    • Español
    • Italiano
    • Deutsch
  • USD ($)
    • EUR (€)
    • USD ($)
    • GBP (£)
    • AUD ($)
    • CAD ($)
  • Help
    • Call Us
    • Contact us
    • FAQs
  • Rome
  • Vatican
  • Florence
  • Venice
  • Milan
  • Paris
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Miami
  • Cancun
vineyard in Frascati, Rome countryside
Main Square in Montepulciano
Casks in a Montalcino's vineyard
View of Pienza
two bottles of Brunello di Montalcino
  • Home
Unforgettable Road Trip

Tuscan Countryside Day Trip from Rome with 3-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting

4.91
(1,575 Reviews)
12h
English
Everyday
07:30

  • Escape the city for the day and visit the most picturesque region of the Italian countryside, Tuscany, where you will see that postcards still cannot show you the true beauty of the region. With the medieval towns of Montepulciano and Pienza, you get to experience the true simplicity of Tuscan life.
  • Follow a local guide in Montepulciano, then travel to the Renaissance Church of St. Biagio. Lunch is served using all locally sourced products at a vineyard producing one of the most important wines in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino. Finish the day with a leisurely visit to the town of Pienza, famous for its Pecorino cheese and spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside.
  • With an expert English-speaking local guide, a delicious lunch and private air-conditioned coach, we guarantee an experience in Tuscany that will last a lifetime.

Tuscany Day Trip from Rome

What's Included

  • Gourmet lunch and wine at an authentic Tuscan winery
  • Expert tour leader providing commentary throughout the day
  • Locally guided tour of Montepulciano
  • Visit to St. Biagio Church and hill town of Pienza, famous for its food products
  • Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned coach
  • Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing
  • Gratuities

Sites Visited

  • Montepulciano
  • Piazza Grande and Duomo
  • Torre di Pulcinella
  • Etruscan wells/Medieval wine cellars carved out under the city
  • St. Biagio Church
  • Typical Tuscan vineyard
  • Pienza

For many visitors, Tuscany embodies the Italian ideal but organizing a visit on your own can prove difficult. That is why we take care of everything by providing round-trip transportation and guiding you into the heart of this UNESCO World Cultural Landscape.

Wander through Car-Free Montepulciano

You’ll leave Rome aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach. As you drive through the Tuscan hills, your English-speaking tour leader will fill you in on the rich culture which originated in the pre-Roman Etruscan civilization.

Our first stop is the hilltop town of Montepulciano, for a walking tour with a local guide. You’ll discover narrow streets, theatrical clock towers and ancient wine cellars in this car-free town.

Immerse yourself in the architecture of St. Biagio's Church

This temple is the result of an exceptional synthesis between the artistic language of the Renaissance and the beauty of the Tuscan landscape, due to its peculiar location in the midst of a breath-taking landscape overlooking the Tuscan hills. The church, an example of a Renaissance Greek cross central plan, was used for the original design by Bramante and Michelangelo for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Feast on delicious Tuscan food and wines

Having worked up an appetite, you'll have lunch with your group surrounded by vineyards. You’ll discover why Tuscany is Italy’s most renowned wine region as you enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch, with a local wine pairing including the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino wines.

Explore the ideas of the Renaissance

You can buy a signature wine here or wait until Pienza – the UNESCO World Heritage village which was completely redesigned by Pope Pius in the 15th century. It became the template for Renaissance towns in Europe. You have just the right amount of time to explore Pienza and shop for local food and wines, take photographs and eat gelato.
Check out the rest of our selected day trips from Rome.

Read More

Thousands of 5-Star Reviews

4.91
1,575 Reviews
Excellent
1444
Great
125
Average
6
Poor
0
Bad
0
View Reviews
  • Tripadvisor

  • Know Before You Go

    Meeting Point

    Piazza del Popolo - Open in Google Maps

    Important Notes

    • Please note that itinerary and venues visited might vary according to season and availability, always offering the same inclusions.

     

    Cancelation Policy

    This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

    FAQs

    • Would it be possible to have a vegetarian or celiac lunch?

      Yes, if you have a special requirement regarding food, please inform us upon reservation or email us at your earliest convenience. Also inform your guide at the beginning of the tour.

       

    • What time should I arrive at the meeting point?

      Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.

    • How will I recognize the guide?

      Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign or a flag with the name City Wonders written on it at the meeting point.

    View All
From
US$128.77
per adult
Bestseller
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • 24 Hour Cancellation Policy

You Might Also Like...

Beautiful Facade of the St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
Bestseller
Reserved Access

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Small Group Tour

4.87
(10,853 Reviews)
From
$64.93

Stunning view of the Colosseum with a blue sky
Bestseller
Skip the Line

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.90
(5,853 Reviews)
From
$53.93

Beautiful view of the ruines in Pompeii and the Vesuvius Vulcan on the background
Bestseller
Skip the Line

Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Volcano Day Trip from Rome

4.91
(6,064 Reviews)
From
$141.97

Rome Tours

Colosseum Tours

Get to Know City Wonders

Guide showing attraction

A City Wonders tour is the product of meticulous research, detailed planning, and a passion for providing customers with travel experiences they will cherish forever.

With City Wonders it's not just facts, our passionate guides tell you the stories that bring the sights to life.

  • All of our guides are experts in their field
  • We only hire fluent English-speakers so nothing is ever lost in translation
  • We focus on the little details and anecdotes that make City Wonders so special

Recommended Rome Posts

View all Blog Posts

Stay Connected

Sign up for exclusive offers with the latest travel news and tips:

By clicking subscribe you agree to receive marketing communications in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Follow Us:

  • Rome
  • Vatican
  • Florence
  • Venice
  • Milan
  • Paris
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Miami
  • Cancun
  • Colosseum Tours
  • Pompeii Tours
  • St. Peter's Basilica Tours
  • Day Trips from Rome
  • Vatican Museums Tours
  • Louvre Tours
  • Eiffel Tower Tours
  • Day Trips from Paris
  • Versailles Tours
  • Milan Cathedral Tours
  • The Last Supper Tours & Tickets
  • Day Trips from Florence
  • Michelange's David Tours
  • The Duomo of Florence
  • Day Trips From London
  • Buckingham Palace Tours
  • The Making of Harry Potter
  • Tower of London Tours
  • Doge's Palace Tours
  • Murano & Burano Tours
  • Day Trips from Venice
  • St. Mark's Basilica Tours

Book with Confidence

  • No Transaction Fees
  • Immediate Tour Confirmation
  • Customer Care at Every Step

Our Company

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Press Room
  • Careers

Need Help?

  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Sitemap - English
2020 Travellers Choice Award - Tripadvisor
2020 Travellers Choice Best of the Best - Tripadvisor
ETOAMember 2023
PayPal Chase Paymentech MasterCard Visa
City Wonders Icons

  Copyright © 2023 City Wonders Limited. All Rights Reserved.