- Rome
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)
Enjoy a 20 minutes rest stop
Arrive at the first stop, the hilltop town of Montepulciano, for a walking tour with a local guide
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
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
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
Depart from Pienza and return to Rome
Enjoy a 20 minutes rest stop to stretch you legs
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.
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.