Montepulciano and Pienza Tuscany Tour from Rome

highlights

• Enjoy an enogastronomic tour from Rome to Pienza and Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany
• Journey in comfort and style in your private deluxe vehicle driven by your personal English-speaking Driver
• Bask in the unparalleled beauty of Tuscany's gorgeous landscapes, eternal inspiration for artists and poets
• Stroll through charming historic towns surrounded by picturesque valleys
• Montepulciano is perfect for wine lovers with many local wine shops to sample wines from local producers
• Delight your taste buds with Pienza's world-famous Pecorino cheese produced locally
• Relish time on your own for a lunch of Tuscany specialties at a local restaurant or trattoria of your choice
• All our limousine tours are private just for you and your party for optimal tour enjoyment, comfort, and privacy
• Enjoy a higher level of personal attention and flexibility on our private luxury tours by car
• * This tour does NOT INCLUDE A WINERY VISIT (wine tasting is possible only in wine shops in Montepulciano)
• ** This tour does NOT include a Tour Guide, you will Self Tour away from the vehicle
• **** Please read ALL the information on the tour page before booking to ensure this tour meets your expectations. If you have any unanswered questions let us know. Tour Requests are confirmed based on availability.

itinerary

• Visit Pienza
• Visit Montepulciano
• * Order of itinerary may change

description

Pienza and Montepulciano are two of Tuscany most alluring historic towns, and frequently enjoyed on a day tour from Rome.

Whether you love to gaze at romantic picturesque Tuscan landscapes, sample exquisite local wines, enjoy delicious local Tuscan food, or stroll charming villages, this tour is perfect for you!

On our luxury Pienza and Montepulciano Tuscany Tour, you will be picked up from your Rome hotel by your personal English-speaking driver, and enjoy a leisurely drive through the scenic countryside as you make your way to Tuscany comfortably in your private deluxe vehicle.

MONTEPULCIANO AND PIENZA TUSCANY TOUR PRICE LIST

For up to 2 Persons from Rome Hotel: 450 EUROS
For up to 4 Persons from Rome Hotel: 500 EUROS
For up to 6 Persons from Rome Hotel: 550 EUROS
For up to 8 Persons from Rome Hotel: 600 EUROS

** You may also do a QUICK PRICE CHECK using the Price Check & Booking Form on the Right Side of this page.  Once you receive the PRICE QUOTE based on the information you input, you may proceed to SUBMIT your Tour Request.

*** Dates on the Booking Form Calendar that are NOT Selectable, are NOT AVAILABLE.

MONTEPULCIANO - the "King of All Wines"

A leisurely drive from your hotel in Rome traversing the countryside into Tuscany will take you to your first destination: Montepulciano.

Montepulciano is a historic town with roots dating back to the ancient Etruscan civilization.  Resting on the ridge of Monte Poliziano (from where the name Montepulciano derived from), and overlooking the magical  Val di Chiana (Valley of Chiana) and Val d’Orcia, this is Tuscany at its finest!

Pedestrian-friendly medieval streets flanked by imposing architecture will lead you to many of Montepulciano’s treasures: local artisan shops, gastronomic boutiques, enoteche and wine cellars with plenty of opportunities to sample local wines.

Montepulciano is so famous for exceptional wine that it earned the title of “King of all Wines” by Francesco Redi, the famous 17th-century Italian poet, and physician in his poem, "Bacchus in Tuscany".

The Noble Wine of Montepulciano (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) is a classic red preferred by aristocracy and royalty since Lorenzo de Medici in the 15th century.

This delightful wine has also been elevated to the prestigious DOCG status - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.

According to the very strict DOCG law, the wine must contain at least 70% Sangiovese grapes from vineyards surrounding Montepulciano, up to 20% Canaiolo grapes, and up to 20% other red grape variety.

Further, the wine is also required to be aged for two years in chestnut or oak barrels before being released. For  the more refined “riserva” label, three years is required. 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most sought after Tuscan wines that has made its way to wine cellars and dinner tables world wide.

A relaxing Tuscan lunch can be enjoyed in Montepulciano, or you may choose to lunch in Pienza.

PIENZA  the Renaissance utopia 

A short drive from Montepulciano will take you to the stunningly beautiful Pienza - a Renaissance utopia that revolutionized city planning, surrounded by breathtaking views of Valley of Orcia (Val d’Orcia).  

Named after Pope Pius II who helped transform this once medieval village into a 15th century ideal urban city, Pienza  is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not surprisingly, also Val d’Orcia is a UNESCO World Cultural Landscape.

 

Adding to the town’s unforgettable charm are narrow lanes that lead you to the panoramic terrace on top of the city walls with romantic names likes Via dell’ Amore (Street of Love), and Via dell Baccio (Street of the Kiss). 

Idyllic Renaissance and some older Medieval alleys lined with shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants add to the enchantment of this small town and make it a perfect town for a stroll.

For travelers with a discerning palate for gastronomic delights, Pienza’s other claim to fame is the local production of the finest pecorino cheese in Italy.  Pecorino di Pienza is made from the milk of ewes that graze upon the lush pastoral grasslands that surrounds Pienza. 

Delight your taste buds with pecorino fresco (soft fresh cheese) or pecorino stagionato (aged pecorino mixed with different subtle flavors) and discover these distinct traditional flavors in many of the local gastronomic boutiques throughout the town. 

After a day exploring the flavors and beauty of Tuscany on this Montepulciano and Pienza Tuscan Tour, you will enjoy a relaxing drive through the picturesque countryside back to Rome where your driver will take you directly to your hotel.

Thank you for booking our Pienza and Montepulciano Tuscany tour and for choosing Stefano's RomeCabs for your Italy Private Tours. We look forward to showing you beautiful places in Italy!

Important Information

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW AND ACCEPT THE   TERMS OF SERVICE  AND PRIVACY POLICY BEFORE BOOKING.
 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment for this Montepulciano and Pienza Tour can be made in EUROS directly to your driver on the Date of Tour, or prepaid in advance via PayPal or Credit Card online upon request.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations can be made at least 7 days in advance (and a REDUCED NET RATE Refund for prepaid services) so we can recuperate the loss and your reserved driver does not lose work for that day.

Cancellations must be made via E-Mail and confirmed by our office.  We do not accept cancellations by telephone, text message, or 3rd party.

** Cancelations for PREPAID SERVICES will be refunded the REDUCED Net Rate we receive from your prepayment.  Net Rate: actual service price minus PayPal/Credit Card fees retained by PayPal/Credit Card as they do not reimburse us the fees they retain from your payment.

WINE TASTING IN MONTEPULCIANO

Wine tastings at local wine shops in Montepulciano may cost anywhere between 5-15 Euros per person, and are paid directly to the wine shop

Wine tasting in Montepulciano is possible only in town at various wine shops operated by local wine producers.

PLEASE NOTE: This tour does NOT include visits to wineries / winery visits outside of Montepulciano. If you wish to visit a winery, we invite you to book any of our other wine tours in Tuscany that include a winery visit.

Please taste wine responsibly, and never on an empty stomach.

Excessive consumption of wine may interfere with the enjoyment of your tour. In case of excessive consumption of wine and/or alcohol results in your desire to return to your hotel early, please be advised that you will not be reimbursed for the remaining portion of the tour, and will be charged the full fare of the tour as originally booked.

YOUR PRIVATE TOUR DRIVER

This Montepulciano and Pienza Tuscany tour by car provides an English-speaking Private Driver who is not a Licensed Tour Guide or sommelier.

Italy's laws prevent Drivers from acting as guides and accompanying guests away from the vehicle to sightsee. Only licensed tour guides are lawfully authorized to accompany guests to sightsee on foot.  Drivers can provide basic touristic information while at the vehicle, but drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on foot.

On this tour, you will SELF-TOUR on your own while you visit the towns.

MEETING POINT TO MEET YOUR DRIVER

At ROME HOTEL / ACCOMMODATION:

For day tours from Rome, your private driver will meet you inside the lobby of your hotel or in areas permitted by hotels.

For Apartments or B&Bs without a lobby, your driver will meet you outside the main entrance of your Pick Up Address.

* If your hotel or accommodation is on a street or in an area restricted to vehicle traffic, your driver will park as close as lawfully possible and meet you on foot at your Address, and accompany you to your parked vehicle.

Pienza's Historical Center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: