Taste of Italy Food Tour to Chianti and Umbria from Rome
- Location:Rome, Italy
- Duration:13 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2390GRET18
Head out of Rome and off the beaten track to experience a different side of Italy in Tuscany and Umbria. You'll visit the lovely towns of Cortona and Montepulciano, and sample wine, cheeses, salami, olive oil and other local specialties.
Highlights
- Full-day food-lovers' tour from Rome to Cortona and Montepulciano
- Lovely Cortona, made famous by the Oscar-winning film La Vita è Bella and Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun
- Lunch at a typical rural restaurant
- Driving through the hills of the Chianti region to Montepulciano
- Wine tasting at Montepulciano's oldest cellar
- Multilingual local guide
- Pickup from centrally located Rome hotels
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Leaving Rome, you'll head north to cross the Tiber valley to Cortona. This town has changed little since the Middle Ages, and was most recently depicted in the Oscar-winning film La Vita e Bella and described by American novelist Frances Mayes in her book Under the Tuscan Sun. As a result, Cortona is enjoying renewed popularity. Stroll through the historic center, absorbing the atmosphere of this picturesque town.
Next you'll drive along the shores of Lake Trasimeno. Lunch will be served in a typical country restaurant.
In the afternoon, you'll drive through the hills of the Chianti region to reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano. The ruby-red Vino Nobile wine of this town is famous the world over. You'll visit one of the oldest wine cellars, discover the winemakers' secrets and taste the final result!
Schedule Details
Taste of Italy Day Tour from Rome including Chianti and Umbria
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7:30am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:13 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point. It is possible to be dropped off at Via Veneto, Barber Arberini Square, Venezia Square, Repubblica Square. Please ask the guide on the day of travel.
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Additional Information
- Lunch (drink additional charge)
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour is suitable for wheelchair users provided passenger is traveling with a companion who can assist them on and off the bus. Wheelchairs will be stored in the luggage area of the bus.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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Fantastic tour! The guide, Stefano, was incredibly knowledgeable and very willing to answer all ... Read more ›
lisadroni, USA, November 2011
The tour was one of the highlights of our vacation in Italy, We loved the area, the Lunch was ... Read more ›
JOHN, October 2011
