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See the very best of Tuscany on a full-day trip from Rome! Traveling to the stunning Val d’Orcia region, south of Siena, you’ll be introduced to a beautiful landscape where medieval towns cling to sunny hills and rustic farms adorn the countryside. With an expert guide, you’ll visit Montelpulciano, Montalcino and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pienza, sampling fine wines and local delicacies as you go!
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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See the very best of Tuscany on a full-day trip from Rome! Traveling to the stunning Val d’Orcia region, south of Siena, you’ll be introduced to a beautiful landscape where medieval towns cling to sunny hills and rustic farms adorn the countryside. With an expert guide, you’ll visit Montelpulciano, Montalcino and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pienza, sampling fine wines and local delicacies as you go!
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Stop At: Val d’Orcia, Italy
Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Abbazia di Sant’Antimo, Localita’ S. Antimo, 222, 53024 Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino Italy
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.
After a break for photos, travel further into Tuscany to explore the area around Montalcino. Step inside Sant’ Antimo Abbey, and then soak up the vistas that stretch beyond the vineyards.
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Tempio di San Biagio, Via di San Biagio, 53045, Montepulciano Italy
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Pio II, Pienza Italy
From the farm, travel on to Pienza, one of the region’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here, enjoy up to 45 minutes of 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Palazzo Piccolomini, Piazza Pio II, 53026, Pienza Italy
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