About this tour
Travel from Rome to Florence in a private Mercedes van with a two-hour stop in Montepulciano, a hilltop town renowned for its Vino Nobile wines, pecorino cheese and olive oil. Your English-speaking driver handles the five-hour journey, delivering you directly to your accommodation in Florence. The route winds through Tuscan countryside with plenty of time to explore Montepulciano's Renaissance streets and local producers.
Highlights
- Private Mercedes van with air conditioning and WiFi
- Two-hour break in medieval Montepulciano to browse wineries
- Taste local Vino Nobile and artisan cheeses
- Three-hour drive through rolling Tuscan hills
- English-speaking driver takes you door-to-door
- Bottled water provided throughout journey
What to expect
You'll depart Rome in a comfortable, climate-controlled van and settle in for the first leg of the drive. After roughly three hours, you'll reach Montepulciano perched on a ridge above the Val d'Orcia. Your two-hour stop gives you room to wander the main piazza, duck into enotecas for wine tastings, or grab lunch at a local trattoria. The town's compact size means everything sits within easy walking distance. You'll rejoin your driver for the final push to Florence, arriving at your hotel or apartment by late afternoon.
Good to know
The vehicle is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces accommodating mobility aids. Infant seats and prams are available on request. Gratuities aren't included but are customary. Montepulciano's steep cobbled streets require comfortable walking shoes.
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.