Leave Rome's hustle and bustle behind and head to Tuscany for the day.Enjoy a guided town of Montepulciano and eat a delicious 3-course lunch with an Italian wine-tasting experience you won't forget. A comfortable, air-conditioned coach will pick you up in Rome. As you drive towards rolling hills, your expert tour guide will explain Tuscany’s rich culture and answer any questions you might have about the day ahead.  First, enjoy a walking tour of the hill town of Montepulciano. Take in an ancient but still-functioning wine cellar and ruins that pre-date Rome. Next, visit San Biagio, a 16th-century Renaissance church with a travertine facade welcoming in the sunlight and exquisite decorations inside. Just a short drive away awaits a delicious Tuscan lunch. Enjoy a 3-course meal with wine pairings in the wine cellar of an authentic vineyard farmhouse, including the famous Brunello di Montalcino and varieties from the vineyard itself.  Buy your souvenir Tuscan wine here, or wait for the final stop: Pienza. Your tour leader will offer insights, but your time is yours: shopping for pecorino cheese, balsamic vinegar, wines, and other local specialties, finding the right photo opportunity, or simply wandering the streets like a local. Next, return to Rome in air-conditioned comfort — fulfilled, relaxed, and ready for the next day.

Enjoy a day of culture, wine, and food as you visit some of the most impressive towns and villages in Tuscany. Meet your guide in Siena and join the rest of the group to start your full-day tour. Explore Montepulciano, where the stateliness of its Renaissance buildings and the refined beauty of the town's churches mix with the ancient tradition of winemaking. Cross gently rolling hills full of vineyards, and then sample local wines served with some snacks. Enjoy some free time in this magnificent village. Continue to Pienza to discover the “Touchstone of Renaissance Urbanism.” Considered an artistic jewel of the landscape of Val d’Orcia, Pienza is a perfect combination of architectural beauty and harmony.  Most of the lanes bearing impressive names overlook the breathtaking landscape of the Val d’Orcia. Unique smells and flavors are entwined with this natural and artistic heritage. Pienza’s most renowned tradition is pecorino cheese. Enjoy the end of the tour by walking through the streets of the village before your return transfer to Siena by bus.

Explore the wine lands and medieval villages of Tuscany with a guide on a day trip from Florence. Escape the “Cradle of the Renaissance” on an air-conditioned vehicle and head to Pienza and Montepulciano. Sample some of the most celebrated Brunello di Montalcino wines.   Transfer to the village of Montepulciano in the Val d’Orcia where you'll discover stately Renaissance buildings and churches of rare beauty, all set among the vineyards. Have some free time to visit the village. Next, go to Pienza to explore its Renaissance heart. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Val d’Orcia, and learn about Pienza’s ancient traditions before your return transfer to Florence.

Travel along one of the most panoramic roads in Tuscany, driving the characteristic moonscape of the Crete Senesi en route to the medieval hamlet of Pienza in the Val D’Orcia valley. One of the first towns to be entirely planned on paper by important architects and artists of the time, Pienza was commissioned by Pope Pius II - the humanist pope - to help him renovate his native town and bring it to new splendor. A wholesome lunch, based on fresh local ingredients will be waiting on a beautiful terrace (weather permitting) at a local dairy farm. Learn about the process of making Italy’s famous pecorino cheese. Continue in the afternoon to Montepulciano, one of Tuscany’s largest hill towns. Under the dominance of Siena in the Middle Ages, and Florence during the Renaissance, today it is renowned for its wine. See influences from both towns in the architecture and art of the historic center, located on a steep hill with beautiful views of the Tuscan and Umbrian border. Go to the main Piazza Grande, and tour one of the many wineries, carved out of the earth below the city. Discover some of the palaces of the noble families that once lived here. After a short walk around town with a guide, enjoy some free time to taste the fabled wines, or continue to explore the palaces, churches and streets on your own. As you follow the route of the main road downhill, imagine how hard the “Bravio delle Botti” festival must be; a competition to race wine barrels from the bottom to the top of the hill!

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence. Ride in a spacious and air-conditioned van to the lush Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop at wineries, stroll through local towns, and savor local cheese. Hop aboard the comfortable bus at a centrally-located meeting point in Florence. Relax on the drive through the Tuscan countryside on the way to Montalcino. Try some world-renowned Brunello wine and stroll through the cellars and museum of a wine estate. Hear about the history of this estate which once belonged to the powerful Piccolomini family, whose members included Pope Pius II. Move up to the peak of the town for views of rolling hills, ancient oaks, picturesque olive groves, vineyards, and cypress trees. Continue to Pienza, which stands high upon a hill and dominates the Orcia valley with extraordinary views. Explore the charming streets of this small town at your leisure. Head to Montepulciano, home to the famous Vino Nobile vineyards where some of the vampire movie "New Moon" was shot. Sip on some wine while visiting the dungeon where the wine is stored under the ancient walls of the winery. Sample some Pecorino cheese and finally return by bus to Florence.

Take a break from the chaos of Rome with a Tuscan holiday. The tour focuses on the famous Val D’Orcia region, visiting the historic hill towns of Montepulciano, Pienza, and the vineyards of Tuscany. Be picked up in Rome by a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan. By mid-morning, you will be in the ancient Etruscan town of Montepulciano. The next stop is at the underground city, where one of Italy’s best wines, Nobile, is produced, and you will indulge in some wine tasting. Absorb views over some of Tuscany’s most beautiful vineyards before your private driver will take you out of town to a beautiful Tuscan vineyard. Stop at Pienza, with some free time for lunch. Get information on sites you may want to visit, such as the two Renaissance palaces and the beautiful Duomo. Pienza is a small town so you’ll go off on your own and take some time to wander around, enjoying ancient architecture and views of the rolling countryside. Whatever you choose to do with your time, be sure to sample Pienza’s most important product, pecorino cheese, in one of the many artisan food stores around the town. With full bags packed with wine and cheese, meet back at the car for a comfortable and scenic drive back to Rome.

Experience the Italian Opera on this exclusive terrace in the Val d'Orcia, from which you can admire the wonders and landscapes painted by the great artists of the Renaissance. An aperitif with a rich selection of Tuscan salami and cheeses. accompanied by the famous wines of Montepulciano and Montalcino will be served to you, while the voices of the soprano and tenor will move you with the arias and duets written by the famous classical composers Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti. Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique evening during your stay in Tuscany.

As we embark on our e-bike tour through the charming Val di Chiana, we'll witness the sublime beauty of the Tuscan countryside that stretches between Cortona and Montepulciano. During the tour, we'll have the opportunity to distinguish between the unique characteristics of Val di Chiana Aretina and Val di Chiana Senese, as we venture along peaceful white gravel roads, far from the commotion of traffic and tourists. Our tour will take us on a loop, affording us the chance to admire the flourishing wheat crops and immaculate vineyards that dot the landscape. As we meander through the countryside, we'll be greeted by vibrant wildflowers and breathtaking vistas that will leave us feeling as though we've stepped into a dream. On our way back, we'll visit a local farm and winery for a delightful wine tasting experience. Indulge in the region's finest wines paired with a light lunch, all for approximately €40 per person, payable directly at the winery. With our expert guide leading the way, you'll have the chance to discover all of these amazing landmarks and more during your e-bike tour through the Val di Chiana. So come and join us for an unforgettable journey through one of the most beautiful regions in all of Italy. If you're looking for other guided tours in the area, don't worry. In addition to this, you can find similar experiences in Cortona (up in the hill town), Arezzo, Pienza, and Castiglion Fiorentino. And if you desire a personalized experience, simply contact us, and we'll create a tailor-made tour just for you. Don't miss the opportunity to have a unique and unforgettable experience in beautiful Tuscany!

Board a Wi-Fi equipped Mercedes in Rome and travel to the Montepulciano wine region in Tuscany. Take a tour of a winery and explore the cellars. Taste many types of wine, and snacks. Head to the town of Montepulciano for lunch and visit Pienza. Delve into the Montepulciano wine region of Tuscany as you are picked up at your accommodation. Gaze at the scenery along the way and visit a celebrated winery. Tour the cellars and enjoy a winetasting session. Dine in the town of Montepulciano and continue your tour as you visit medieval Pienza. End your adventure with a transfer back to your hotel in Rome.

Explore the cinematic side of Tuscany on this guided movie set tour that visits iconic film locations in Valdichiana Senese and Val d'Orcia. See where films like “The Gladiator” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” were filmed. Afterward, enjoy a wine tasting at an underground cellar in Montepulciano. Begin at the meeting point in Piazza Grande, Montepulciano. From there, visit the villages and hills between Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia that have been featured in your favorite films. “The Gladiator,” “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” “The English Patient,” “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Heaven,” “Under the Tuscan Sun,” and “The Medici” are some of the major film sets you may recognize. Listen as your guide retraces the plots of the moments shot at these locations. At the end of the tour, enjoy a wine tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG at an underground cellar in the historic center of Montepulciano. Tour the cellar as you sip your wine.