Rome to Tuscany: Brunello & Val d'Orcia Wine Tour (Train + Van)

Highlights

• High-speed train journey
• Montepulciano underground cellars
• Brunello di Montalcino winery

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stazione Roma Termini

   1h 40min

   Head to Roma Termini train station and board the bullet train (economy) to Florence on your own (we’ll send the tickets the day before departure). Train is departing at 6:40AM, please, arrive 15 minutes earlier. If you’d like to stay in Florence at the end of the tour, you’re welcome to bring your luggage and store it in our van. Just let us know a few days in advance.

2. 2

   Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station

   1h 30min

   Once you arrive at Florence train station, exit through the main entrance, turn right, and meet our driver and minivan in front of the ODS store.

3. 3

   Montepulciano

   1h 40min

   In Montepulciano, you’ll be guided through a fascinating historic cellar known as “The Underground City,” located beneath a traditional local wine shop. At the end of the visit, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local wines and regional food specialties.

4. 4

   Pienza

   1h 30min

   Arrive in Pienza and enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, including wine and water. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the lovely town of Pienza at your own pace—wander through its historic center, take in the breathtaking viewpoints, and visit the renowned Pecorino cheese shops.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1h 30min

   The Montalcino stop includes a visit to a renowned family-owned winery. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel less like a visitor at a workplace and more like a guest in their home. You’ll learn all about the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino — from vineyard techniques and the winemaking process to aging methods — and, of course, how to appreciate it through a tasting of different vintages.

6. 6

   Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station

   1h 40min

   Board your bullet train (economy) back to Rome on your own – tickets are included. Arrive back in Rome at 8:17PM.

Before you go

Location