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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.
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, where you will stop to taste, and perhaps purchase, some of the local products (olive oil, cheeses, salami and ham). 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!
Hotel pickup is available, please click on 'View Map' below for full list of hotels included.
- Full-day food-lovers' tour from Rome to Cortona and Montepulciano
- Lovely Cortona, made famous by the Oscar-winning film La Vita รจ Bella and Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun
- Tasting local produce at Lake Trasimeno
- 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
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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- Lunch
- 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.
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A great day in the countryside. Wine tasting was fun, the villages were just beautiful. We had a great ... Read more ›
Janice J, Australia, November 2009
Great trip outside of Rome. Beautiful country. Our legs got a bit of a rest because of the longer busride ... Read more ›
Larry T, United States of America, November 2009
