Rome: Tuscany Day Trip with Vineyard Lunch and Wine Tasting

Cross the dramatic footbridge to Civita di Bagnoregio, toast to Tuscany at a family-run winery while enjoying a traditional lunch and wine tastings, then enjoy free time in Pienza.

Tuscany is at its best when the day feels easy: hilltop views, great wine, and just enough time to wander, without juggling transport or reservations. This day trip from Rome links Civita di Bagnoregio, a winery lunch with tastings, and Pienza into one smooth route. Begin the day in central Rome, where an expert guide checks everyone in and gets the group settled on a comfortable coach. As the city streets fall away, the route heads north toward Lazio’s dramatic badlands and distant hill towns. Arrive near Civita di Bagnoregio and take the included shuttle up to the entrance. From there, cross the famous 300-meter pedestrian bridge into the cliff-perched village, with wide views of pale tufa rock and deep ravines on both sides. Inside the village, there is time to explore at an easy pace. Wander narrow stone lanes, pause in quiet piazzas, and step out to viewpoints where the landscape drops away in every direction before meeting back up with the group. Back on the coach, the day continues toward the Montepulciano countryside for the next chapter. At a family-run winery, sample typical local products such as pecorino, prosciutto, salame, capocollo, and bruschetta with olive oil. Then, sit down for a warm, rustic meal featuring handmade pici pasta with traditional aglione sauce. Pair lunch with three wines, then finish with cantucci and Vin Santo. After lunch, head to Pienza, a small Renaissance hill town known for honey-colored streets and sweeping Val d’Orcia views. Enjoy about 1 hour of free time to browse local food shops, take photos from the overlooks, and soak up the slower rhythm of the countryside. By early evening, board the coach for the return to Rome. Arrive back in central Rome at the same location where the day began, with vineyard flavors still lingering and a camera roll full of hilltop views.