Private Day Tour of Tuscany: Explore Pienza & Montepulciano from Rome
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Pienza
Embark on a private day tour of Tuscany from Rome and explore the picturesque towns of Pienza and Montepulciano. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Valle d'Orcia and indulge in art, food, and relaxation. Optional wine-tasting available.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pienza - Pienza is a small village in southern Tuscany, in the famous Val d’Orcia! It is located about 20 km east of Montalcino and a few miles west of Montepulciano in the beautiful region of Val d’Orcia south of Siena, among soft and poetic hills and fabulous views. Pienza enjoys a truly strategic position perched on the top of a hill, overlooking the entire valley with a breathtaking view.
    This charming village is widely known as the “ideal” city of the Renaissance, created by the great humanist Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II.
    There are several interesting places to visit, such as the Cathedral, the Pope’s palace, and the suspended garden.
    But Pienza is also the city of cheese! Pecorino of Pienza is a very tasty cheese, more or less seasoned, made with sheep’s milk, very renowned, and really delicious. The village is full of small and charming shops that sell many varieties of pecorino which you can taste together with many other typical local products!
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Wine tasting
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • toll
  • Cheese tasting
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a routine journey from Rome to experience the stunning natural beauty of the renowned Valle d’ Orcia of Tuscany, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This trip also includes visits to two of Tuscany’s most picturesque towns, Pienza and Montepulciano, seamlessly blending Culture, Gastronomy, and Leisure - the key ingredients to an enriching life. Upon special demand, we can arrange for an immersive wine-tasting spectacle to add an exciting element to your day tour!

Location
Pienza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Averman
Mar 20, 2024
Pienza and Montepulciano for a day-I'll be back for a longer stay! - Good day trip from Rome. Pienza and Montepulciano are two very interesting small Tuscan cities that are rather difficult to reach by public transportation, even if you know your way around Italy fairly well- hiring a car service is a good way to get there, if you don't want to rent your own. Very knowledgeable driver/guide, and he picked great spot for lunch in Montepulciano. Only negative I could give is that the tour is rather pricy, so works best for a family or small group that can split the cost. I would definitely stay in or around Montepulciano for a at least a few days on a future trip!
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Saraby5608bt
Feb 8, 2024
Best day in Tuscany - I always dreamed of visiting Tuscany and I couldn’t have asked for a better person than Alessandro to help making my dream come true. He is very professional, prompt, caring, kind and knowledgeable. Flexible, too. Organising to add stops along the way to make sure I had the best experience. He is an excellent communicator and the safest driver. The towns were so empty and beautiful during January and the scenery was extraordinary. He helped taking some wonderful photos and made sure I was comfortable and happy. He also provided a great background and history of the scenery and places we visited. Don’t hesitate to book a tour with Alessandro, it is worth every penny and more. Thank you so very much Alessandro for a beautiful and memorable day. I will definitely come back.
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Curious22502990463
Jan 16, 2024
Wonderful trip - Alessandro was wonderful! He took great care of us to show us the beautiful towns of Tuscany. Even though it was a Sunday and a little chilly, Alessandro made sure our experience was beautiful. He was very knowledgeable about the towns and the history. The wine and the cheese were great too!
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L6442fxanthonym
Nov 8, 2023
Beautiful Trip! - Alessandro was the best. He was patient with our baby and was so gracious. He took us to some great shops and told us all about the history of the villages we visited. So beautiful.
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Lynn_c
Sep 21, 2023
Tuscany Day - Alessandro was an excellent guide and driver. He was knowledgeable, personable and spoke English well. We had a great day in Tuscany.
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Carla_c
Sep 12, 2023
Favorite day in Italy - This was our favorite tour while in Italy for our vacation. Our guide Alessio was great and made sure to point out all of the landmarks while we traveled through the beautiful countryside. We were lucky to be in Pienza the first Sunday of September and experienced the rolling of the cheese at the Pecorino festival. Alessio took us to his favorite shop where we sampled different ages of cheese, meats and made sure we saw the beautiful garden and piazza. Montepulciano was a beautiful town, we had a nice lunch with a breathtaking view. Highly recommend.
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Mauregdon
Aug 31, 2023
Wonderful way to spend a day! - We had Alexander as a driver. He was knowledgeable, polite, and accommodating. He made a great recommendation for a lovely, scenic lunch. Pienza and Montepulciano were spectacular. We felt we were taken back to an old Italian city. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Carolyn_g
Apr 25, 2023
Great Day - Alexander was amazing! He listened to the group and did an extra stop. His wine tasting he set up was wonderful! Our entire hours of eight had an amazing day!
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Alex_b
Apr 6, 2023
This is the tour you’ve been looking for. - Amazing! Alessandro was incredible! If you’re looking to explore Tuscany for a day, look no further. This is the way to do it. He picks you up and brings you back to your hotel in a super spacious, clean, and comfortable Mercedes van. He is a great guide as well and very knowledgeable. Has recommendations for places to visit and can also customize if you have somewhere you know want to go. 6 stars out of 5.
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Dstrom2165
Oct 15, 2022
Pienza & Montepulciano day trip - Our private tour guide Alessandro was great! His passion for the countryside was infectious. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him from Rome!
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