Montepulciano Wine Tasting & Orvieto Private Day Tour from Rome

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Montepulciano Wine Tasting & Orvieto Private Day Tour from Rome

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€800
Duration
7 h to 8 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, Spanish

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Overview

Want to visit Italy, but looking to see more than just the tourist cities? Orvieto is your answer and is perfect for a day trip from Rome. The historic, and beautiful section of this city is situated at the top of a steep hill. The well-preserved Gothic and medieval buildings will make you feel like you're frozen in time. You can easily wander the city for hours without running out of beautiful architecture, historic buildings, or interesting spots to people-watch. The city is surrounded by small parks and gardens that offer a truly unique view of the surrounding countryside.Together with Montalcino, Montepulciano is well known for the great production of red wine, it’s "Nobile di Montepulciano" is one of the most appreciated Italian wines in Italy and abroad. Montepulciano has a distinct peculiarity, in that you can find several historic cantinas right within the city walls, which have been dug out underneath the prestigious palazzos.

What's included

Visit to one of the most ancient and beautiful wine cellar in Montepulciano
Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
Private professional guide in Orvieto
Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Wine tasting with different wines in Montepulciano
Entrance tickets in the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo)
Light lunch with local products (cheese, cold cuts) in Montepulciano

Not included

Food or drinks choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour
Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

What you will do

Rome
Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in Montepulciano, and then 2 hours to come back from Orvieto to your accomodation
Pass by, no stop
Piazza Grande
Standing high on the top a hill in Southern Tuscany not too far from Siena, Montepulciano is a medieval town of rare beauty highly recommended when visiting Tuscany. The city, full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and hidden corners, boasts vast panoramas all over the wonderful Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys that surround it. Piazza Grande is the heart of Montepulciano and the setting for its main events, including the barrel-racing contest Bravio delle Botti, held in August every year and much more. A walk through Montepulciano, is the best way to view the town and its beautiful landmarks as well as to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside covered by vineyards producing the famous Nobile! Montepulciano has received great emphases following the filming of the vampire saga Twilight sequel New Moon.
3 h
Duomo di Orvieto
Situated in less than two hours drive, Orvieto was an important Etruscan City-State. Orvieto has a unique history that dates back to over several million years ago. The origin of the Orvieto rock is most likely due to an ancient volcanic eruption. It is believed that today’s rock, where the city of Orvieto stands today, is one of these great masses of tufa rock flung from the large crater that is now the Bolsena Lake. The Etruscans inhabited Orvieto until the III Century BC, and consequently the Romans invaded it. It took the Romans two years to conquer Orvieto, which is a natural fortress, surrounded by cliffs. The Etruscans had dug an intricate web of caves and numerous wells, in order to defend Orvieto for a long time. In addition, to being known for its high quality cuisine (i.e. truffles), the city boasts an incredible Gothic Cathedral with a frescoed “Last Judgement” to rival Michelangelo’s one, a labyrinth of ancient underground and St.Patrick’s Well.
3 h

Meeting point

Pickup: Pick up at 7:00 at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code required for the Cathedral (Duomo): knees and shoulders must be covered
Please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking