About this tour
A 10-hour shore excursion from Civitavecchia that ventures inland to two celebrated Tuscan towns. You'll visit Montepulciano for wine tasting at a working winery, then Pienza to sample pecorino cheese at a farm. Transport, an English-speaking driver, and a local guide (on private tours) are included. The tour guarantees your return to the ship, with backup arrangements if needed.
Highlights
- Taste wines at a Montepulciano winery with expert explanation
- Sample aged pecorino cheese on a Pienza farm
- Explore two Renaissance hilltop towns at leisure
- Private or shared tour options available
- Driver meets you at ship with name sign
- Air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking crew
What to expect
Your driver collects you dockside and drives you inland through rolling Tuscan countryside toward Montepulciano, a fortified town draped across a ridge. At a family winery, you'll taste several local wines with background on production. Next, you'll head to Pienza, a compact town founded in the 15th century, where you visit a pecorino farm to taste cheeses ranging from young to aged. You have time to wander both towns' streets and squares. The return drive reaches Civitavecchia in time for ship departure; if delayed, the operator arranges transport to your next port.
Good to know
Minimum drinking age is 18 (soft drinks available). Tipping is voluntary. Private tours allow customisation en route; shared tours are fixed itineraries with up to 8 passengers. Infant seats available on request. All vehicles are air-conditioned, fully insured, and licensed.
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.