About this tour
Trade the motorway for a guided drive between Florence and Rome, stopping in Montepulciano to taste Vino Nobile in a medieval hilltop setting. This 4–6 hour transfer pairs transport with substance: your English-speaking driver navigates you through Tuscany's quieter corners, turning what could be a slog into an actual experience. You'll arrive in Rome with stories, not just jet lag.
Highlights
- Wine tasting at a Montepulciano producer
- Explore a fortified Renaissance town on foot
- Private Mercedes or minivan, up to eight passengers
- Knowledgeable driver doubles as local guide
- Hotel-to-hotel pickup and drop-off included
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Florence accommodation mid-morning and driven south towards Rome via the Val d'Orcia. After roughly two hours, you'll arrive in Montepulciano, a walled town perched 600 metres above the Tuscan plains. Here you'll have time to visit a winery, taste the local Vino Nobile (a serious Sangiovese blend), and wander the compact medieval centre—narrow cobbled streets, Renaissance palaces, views across vineyards. Then back to the vehicle for the remaining drive to your Rome hotel. The pace is unhurried; your guide handles everything.
Good to know
Lunch is not included—plan to eat in Montepulciano or bring provisions. Wear comfortable shoes for the town's steep streets. Bottled water supplied. Infant seats and prams accommodated. Tipping is at your discretion.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.