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!
Recent Reviews of this Tour

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Reviewed by Julie, October 2012

Loved it and our tour guide was great !

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Reviewed by Admira N, October 2012

Excellent, from the hotel pick up to the return to Rome. Nice group size - 12. Lady guide was so informative and kind. Bus was small and new - adjusted to the group size and the driver was excellent too. For the wine lovers is a must. We enjoyed every moment!

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