DARK ROME.BEST OF TUSCANY IN ONE DAY FROM ROME

Leave Rome for a full day trip exploring the stunning towns in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany. On a private air-conditioned bus, you’ll stop off in hilltop villages, mystical abbeys and Tuscan farms where you'll experience an authentic lunch, wines and shopping for local goods with an expert English-speaking guide. Leave Rome for a full day trip exploring the stunning towns in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany. On a private air-conditioned bus, you’ll stop off in hilltop villages, mystical abbeys and Tuscan farms where you'll experience an authentic lunch, wines and shopping for local goods with an expert English-speaking guide.Highlights - Explore the hilltown of Montepulciano with its Duomo, famous belltower and medieval wine cellars - Experience an authentic Tuscan lunch with Brunello di Montalcino wines on a working farm - Wander the Renaissance streets of Pienza and shop for Pecorino cheese From as soon as you leave Rome to when you return over 12 hours later, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Val d’Orcia in Tuscany. The hustle and bustle of Rome will disappear as you glide over gently rolling hills to discover the towns of Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza. As you’ll be traveling in a climate-controlled coach with an expert English-speaking guide, you’ll be more than comfortable. With an area of 23,000 square kilometers, you can spend a lifetime exploring Tuscany. We have a special route that takes you to the hilltop region where villages have no cars, wine is still stored in underground caves and even the belltowers are dramatic. You’ll discover the history of the mysterious Etruscans who ruled before the Romans and soak up the views from the Montepulciano town walls over the hills. You’ll be eager to sit down to a three-course Tuscan feast and taste the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. The food and wine are all produced locally, so we guarantee you’ll taste nothing fresher. While all the regions in Italy compete over food, Tuscany is a byword for local produce and its wine is the best in the world. Food and wine is not all it is known for. Once you set foot in Pienza, you’ll be visiting one of the first towns in the world to receive a beauty makeover. Another Italian World Heritage Site, it was rebuilt by Pope Pius II in the Renaissance to showcase the idea of urban perfection. Of course, you’ll also discover food here as it is famous for its Pecorino cheese. By the time you return to Rome, you’ll have experienced the sights and tastes of a unique historical region that many dream of when they first consider a visit to Italy. Redeem informationVoucher type: Printed and e-VoucherPrinted voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: Piazza del Popolo - Rome - ITBy the large fountain with the lions and the pillar.End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening dates07:30 - 19:30Duration: 12 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideGroup size: 25 PeopleRequirements We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours. You need to be dressed conservatively to get in to the churches, with the knees and shoulders covered. Please be advised that the itinerary and venues visited may vary subject to availability.