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Tuscan Countryside: Day Trip from Rome with Lunch

Enjoy a relaxing guided tour of Tuscany from Rome, with lunch and wine!

Start time: 07:30
Duration: 13h
Max group size: 25
Provider: City Wonders
Registered address: 6-9 Trinity Street, D02 EY47, Dublin 2, IE
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What's included

Gourmet lunch and wine at winery Tenuta Poggio il Castellare
Expert tour leader providing commentary throughout the day
Guided tour of Montepulciano in groups of max. 25 people
Guided visit of the St. Biagio Church and the town of Pienza
Roundtrip transportation by private air-conditioned coach
Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing

What's not included

Gratuities (optional)

Important information

* Comfortable shoes are recommended * Knees, shoulders and back must be covered to enter some sites * The tour ends at the starting point

Itinerary

Duration: 13.0 hours
  • 07:30 - Departure from Rome
    Meeting point: Piazza del Popolo Get directions
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket included

    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)

  • 08:40 - Rest Stop
    • 20 mins
    • Free admission

    Enjoy a 20 minutes rest stop

  • 10:15 - Guided Tour in Montepulciano
    • 60 mins
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket included

    Arrive at the first stop, the hilltop town of Montepulciano, for a walking tour with a local guide

  • 12:30 - Visit St. Biagio Abbey
    • 30 mins
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket included

    Visit St. Biagio Abbay, an example of a Renaissance Greek, and was used as the original design by Bramante and Michelangelo for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

  • 13:15 - Lunch Break at Il Pulcino
    • 78 mins
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket included

    Enjoy your traditional 3 course with a local wine-paring lunch including the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino wines surrounded by vineyards at Il Pulcinp

  • 15:40 - Free Time in Pienza
    • 60 mins
    • Unguided
    • Free admission

    Travel to Pienza and have time to explore and shop for local food and wines, take photographs, and get yourself a gelato if you have room

  • 16:40 - Depart from Pienza to Rome
    • 60 mins
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket included

    Depart from Pienza and return to Rome

  • 17:55 - Rest Stop
    • 20 mins
    • Free admission

    Enjoy a 20 minutes rest stop to stretch you legs

  • 19:30 - Arrive in Rome
    Drop off point: Piazza del Popolo Get directions
    • Guided
    • Free admission

    Arrive back in Rome for the end of the tour at Piazza del Popolo

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

  • Enjoy the world-famous natural beauty and serene charm of Tuscany, with a guided road trip from Rome into the Tuscan hills
  • Stop for a mouthwatering Italian lunch and local wine at a Tuscan winery
  • Soak up the local history as an English-speaking guide leads you from one spectacular locale to the next. It's the perfect day trip from Rome!

Take a break from the eternal bustle of Rome and escape to the country, on a guided tour of beautiful Tuscany. Take in the postcard-perfect rolling hills and world-famous scenery of this stunning region, while an expert, English-speaking guide provides insightful commentary to color in the historical and cultural details.

Stop for delicious lunch and wine at a Tuscan winery, explore the medieval town of Montepulciano, peek inside the St. Biagio Church, and savor the stunning pastoral views before you're whisked back to Rome.

  • Show your smartphone ticket to your guide at the meeting point, at the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the fountain with lions and the obelisk (see map)
  • Your guide will be wearing a blue polo shirt or jacket, and holds a sign with the tour name

Lunch consists of local wines and authentic dishes specific to the region (items are subject to seasonality and availability). Vegetarian lunch options are available. Please inform your guide at the beginning of the tour.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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Adriana,  United States United States
23 May 2024
Excellent
Amazing day!!!!! Love it!!!
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Fatin,  Iraq Iraq
06 Apr 2024
Excellent
It was amazing
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Tim,  United States United States
08 Jun 2023
Excellent
Excellent, the guides were extremely full of passion and professionalism. Would highly recommend them! 😊
Tuscan Countryside: Day Trip from Rome with Lunch

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