Explore the best small group tours through Tuscany. of the Ercolani family. powered by LiveChat. Contact us for individual/triple room and pre/post-nights in RomeNote that1 luggage + 1 hand bag per passenger is permitted. May is the most popular month to join a small group tour through Tuscany with 265 departures starting between August 2022 and May 2024. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Full-day trip from Rome to Tuscanys beautiful wine country, Visit the beautiful hilltop towns of Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni and Pienza with a knowledgable Driver-tour escort (a driver-tour escort drives and guides our guests) and visit a renowned winery in Montalcino wine area, Savor prestigious wines including Vino di Nobile and Brunello di Montepulciano in a selected winery in Montalcino area, Small-group tour with numbers limited to eight people per minivan. Funny, sweet and a great driver. This tour was a great value and a very enjoyable day-trip! Amazing tour! Works with a team of fully certified professional. If you are looking for other tours departing from Rome, have a look at the9-days package in Italy from Rome: Tuscany, Venice, Verona, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri and the6-day tour of Apulia and Amalfi Coast departing from Rome. Khan, our enthusiastic and skilled driver and guide, picked us up at our hotel door on time. Your afternoon will begin with a walk around the beautiful art city of Florence so you can get an idea of the size and scope of the beautiful. Beautiful countryside and the small towns are very cool. (function() { Nice to be in a small group throughout the day, gives more individual attention. Picked us up promptly at our hotel. Great day, beautiful scenery, 2 great wineries a dan very knowledgeable guide. I want to travel in a maximum group size of up to: Copyright TourRadar. Still plenty to see and do though. I did this tour today with 2 of my family members. Enjoyed the winery! I'm sure all the drivers are good, but I would certainly ask for Khan again, if available.So helpful and friendly. I would certainly recommend this day out. On reflection would have likely opted for a tour with fast train to Florence combined with a tour of the wine country. In case the local supplier does not receive the compulsory information, the tour will be missed and no refund will be given. We got to see a lot of different little town's in Tuscany. 269 })(); The car used was WAY too small for 8 people and we had too very small folks with us if not we would have been on top of each other. document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('show-prices')); We had a wonderful day, Roman Forum (Foro Romano) Tours & Tickets, Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani) Tours & Tickets, Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano) Tours & Tickets, Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) Tours & Tickets, Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana) and Villa d'Este in Tivoli Tours & Tickets, Silvano Toti Globe Theatre Tours & Tickets, Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio del Caravita Tours & Tickets, Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dell'Ara Pacis) Tours & Tickets, Castel Romano Designer Outlet Tours & Tickets, Temple of Caesar (Tempio di Cesare) Tours & Tickets, Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana Tours & Tickets, National Roman Museum (Museo Nazionale Romano)Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Tours & Tickets, Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round (Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo) Tours & Tickets, Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) Tours & Tickets, Piazza della Bocca della Verit Tours & Tickets, Circus of Maxentius (Circo di Massenzio) Tours & Tickets, Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria (Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria) Tours & Tickets, Face masks required for travelers in public areas, Face masks required for guides in public areas, Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized, Social distancing enforced throughout experience. Skip-the-line access into the Uffizi Gallery. Just needed more of a warning about the steepness for people who may have health conditions that a climb like this can affect. They could upgrade the van. Book another tour & get 5% off on all your tours. Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Tuscany Wine Country Day Trip from Rome with Lunch? Not only do we all speak perfect English but are friendly and helpful, efficient and knowledgeable. What should have been a VIP small group turned to a nightmare. Learn about the famous Baptistry bronze doors and the history and legends they have left as behind. Please bring one for every participant over 6 years of age. The cancellation policy for this tour is: Italy eXPerience S.p.A. P. IVA 01527710881 We are a Tour Operator, license n. 4120/2013 - Province of Rome Insurance ERV 62750203-RC16. 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'https://' : 'http://') + 'cdn.livechatinc.com/tracking.js'; Several wine tastings and lovely pasta lunch at a winery with some fine Brunello. By selecting a small tour, we were in a Mercedes Van, able to go to areas that bus tours did not go. An amazing day between history and nature and youll be picked up and dropped off at your ship with a local private driver and local private guide. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. In fact, you will have the chance to taste this local wine.In the afternoon the tour will depart for Rome, where you will arrive in the evening. like having English speaking friends in Florence. The stops were nice and the winery was a bright spot. Viator outsources tours which most time is ok. Luckily, we were with a family, so they could put two older children up front. The first stop, in Montepulciano, was to have a look at the town itself and then to visit the underground winery and former torture chamber! Chat with us, Now that your day in Florence has come to an end, you will be accompanied back to the train station where you will hop back into premium class and make your way back to Rome. We will head towards the South of Tuscany to visit Siena. Really genuine person, very dedicated to providing a pleasant trip. This time of year, many of the shops are not open. SeeOur Use of Cookiesto learn more about your rights and our partners. Stop at Pienza, a nice town with great views of Tuscany and wonderful shops. This is a private tour/activity. Florence is internationally known for its cuisine thanks to the splendid geographical abundance the Tuscan area supplies. 279 Florence is internationally known for its cuisine thanks to the splendid geographical abundance the Tuscan area supplies. At the moment, due to COVID-19 safety regulations, the museums and sites visited on this tour require wearing a mask while on the site. Art lovers staying in Rome will get to see yet another famous art city with LivItalys Florence Tour from Rome which is just a quick high speed train ride away. At last, but not at least, a second wine tasting will be the best way to end the day.Return to the hotel in Siena area: dinner and overnight stay. About Us | View Your Booking | Terms & Conditions | Site Map. Global Journeys. UFFIZI GALLERY Join your free time at leisure in Giaole in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Greve in Chianti: have lunch in a local restaurant (lunch NOT included).Before continuing by bus to San Gimignano, renowned for its ancient medieval historic centre, its very high and characteristic towers and located on a hill, you will have a stop to appreciate the gastronomic local culture with a winetasting. Second main stop was in Montalcino, where we visited a larger-scale wineyard, where a simple but enjoyable lunch was again chased down with a selection of the various house wines and a visit of the actual factory.Once again, the guide was very interesting and knowledgeable and it was much appreciated, even if some of the scenery was starting to slip out of focus as a result of generous pourings of sample wines. LivTours group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel and especially in these new times, we are proud to be at the forefront of the innovation, changes, and challenges that are presented to us during this post-pandemic time. 358.8$ we decided on the way to Siena we wanted to stop at the luxury brand outlets and that was no problem. Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Private Tuscany Wine Country Day Trip from Rome with Lunch? Our guide was knowledgeable, funny and a great driver. We left Florence early in the morning to go to San Gimignano and other places in Chianti. All Rights Reserved. Once you arrive at Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station, you will be met by your LivItaly Florence coordinator walk you to Piazza della Signoria to commence your day longs tour with a local guide. Try some affettati misti (sliced cured meats) with cheese, a dish of pasta or if you are craving something a bit more substantial the famous bisteca alla Fiorentina (T-bone steak) all of which are famous for the region. 346.8$ Fantastic trip!!! Uncover new and exciting adventures in Tuscany by taking part in our small group tours. What a great day, our guide was quite a character and certainly helped to make the day enjoyable. You will also get to see Fillipo Brunelleschis Dome from the outside the largest duomo in Italy and learn how the architects rival Lorenzo Ghiberti was seething when he lost the bid to complete the dome himself. document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('show-prices')); Hit it off immediately and spent an enjoyable day together. The offical stops were well chosen, especially in Montepulciano. 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When you book a LivItaly Small Group Tour, you are guaranteed one tour guide per group of 6 people. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experiences start time will not be accepted. On the way back we visited Pienza for a brief stop and walk around. Try some a. Marvel at the dome that perfectly frames Florence and all the many pictures taken of this picturesque city. Easy pace and just the right amount of information. Lunch or Dinner there are included. Member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) & ATAS Travel Accredited (No. This experience was nothing short of horrific. This 4-day escorted tour will leave from Rome in the morning. Enjoy walks and take pictures in some of the most beautiful Tuscan villages! Also, stopped at two of the UNESCO towns. This was an awful experience and not up to Viator standards at all. Choose from 17 unique tour itineraries from 9 leading tour operators. All Rights Reserved, Rome to Florence Day Trip by Train | Small Group Tour, Travel in sheer comfort via high speed Italian railway in premium class. She waited for us for an hour or so and took us straight away to our destination w/fun stories. WALKING TOUR WITH MICHELANGELOS DAVID & DUOMO Initially, we were up front, which was very tight. He was in the phone the whole time yelling in Italian and no form of any narrative was giving on any locations. Again, the driver noticed this and made the change without us having to say anything. We stopped at several beautiful places for pictures and visited 3 different villages. Recommend. Relax in the air-conditioned minivan as you make your way north to Tuscany, passing through the rolling hills, some clad in vineyards, of northern Lazio and southern Tuscany. A generous amount and type of wine and food! I think our tour guide's name was Max and he was very nice, polite, knowledgeable and funny! As we accept bookings in multiples of six, math doesnt always work in our favor to help accommodate individual travelers and their families when on the same tour, so we hope you understand and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 269.1 window.__lc = window.__lc || {}; We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. We find that our clients often stay to have a chat in our office in Florence and our staff is delighted to give advice on how best to enjoy Italy whether it is where to find good shopping and eating opportunities or advice on what tours are best for the time you have. I was picked up on time at my hotel in a very clean Mercedes minivan. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(lc, s); Once you have feasted on some of Florences finest fare, you will meet your tour guide again for the next portion of your Full Day Tour, where you will get to see one of the worlds most renowned pieces of sculpture by one of the greatest artists in history. Glad I chose to do this small group tour, would certainly recommend this day trip to everyone. Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotel), Wine tasting in a selected winery in Montalcino area, Typical Tuscan lunch with cold cuts, cheeses and bruschettas, Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. Your journey includes free WI-FI, a welcome drink and snack and access to the Bistr car. Admire the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the oldest bridge in Florence which overlooks the Arno River and the only bridge which survived Nazi bombings during WWII. Our wonderful staff go to extraordinary lengths to ensure you will have a warm welcome in Italy. Global Journeys Pty Ltd. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experiences start time. in Via Domenico Millelire 23, 00136, Roma, Autorizzazione della Provincia di Roma Protocollo n.14312 rilasciato The trip was beautiful and informative. With this tour, drink local vino in a cellar that was once an Etruscan tomb. The policies on face masks and attendee health are: Our tour guide was great. Please, check it out! Learn about the political and social power of the Medici family who once owned this patrimony of art as their very own private collection, which later opened to the public as one of the first public museums of a private collection in 1765. Khan is a real asset. It was a very expensive case! Sign up for free and earn commission on every booking by registering as an accredited TourRadar Agent. 322.8$ See some of the most internationally renowned works of Renaissance art, Visit the stunning Uffizi Gallery collection featuring 45 rooms of art, Get up close to one of Michelangelo's most important works - the David. Ride aboard a luxury minivan with your small group and knowledgeable driver tour escort hearing about the history of Tuscany and about its legendary wine production. Begin this small-group guided day trip from Rome to Tuscany by getting picked up in your hotel in the center of Rome. I had a wonderful time on this tour! This is an absolute must see museum for any art lover as it holds some of the worlds treasures, making it one of the most popular museums in the world with over 2 million visitors per year. 242.1 Total highlight of our Italy Trip. Our driver was very informative. We enjoyed our guide who was with us all the time and gave great instruction were to meet up and about the area we were driving through. Please bear in mind though that in order to accommodate traveling families and friends, we do on rare occasion make the exception of adding an additional one to two guests in order not to split groups who are traveling together. I would have liked more time with the wineries and learning about their grapes, types of wines they are known for, etc. Then 40 minutes back. The two wine tastings were fantastic, couldn't have asked for a better day. var lc = document.createElement('script'); lc.type = 'text/javascript'; lc.async = true; The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers questions. This charming Tuscan city is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and your day trip aims to get in all the important highlights so you can get the perfect comprehensive tour. Instead of making arrangements for the one person to be refunded or just stay in the tour we drove 40 minutes the wrong was to a rest stop were they dropped this person at. Well worth you spend and precious touring time. After breakfast, the first stop will be Siena, where an expert local guide will take you to visit the city center. Visit the hilltop towns of Montepulciano and Bagno Vignoni and indulge in some tastings along the way. It was a beautiful tour, just wish we would have tried more wine! Like other websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect that data in order to deliver personalized advertising based on your interests. Sorry, there was a problem with your booking request. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experiences start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. During the drive learn from your guide about the history of the area and about the types of wine you may be sampling that day. Depart from Rome to discover two beautiful Italian regions: Tuscany and Liguria! Due to these unprecedented times and ongoing safety and regulation changes, some sites may have limited accessibility if the venue can not guarantee social distancing which may lead to unforeseen tour modifications. This was a fabulous day trip I would recommend to anyone. Just awful We had a fantastic time on this tour! We had a tour of the vineyard and then they served has a delicious lunch and we sampled 3 different delicious wines. Thank you for your understanding. document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('show-prices')); Why stop at one? Enjoy also great wine tastings! Try again after reloading the page. You're viewing our site in Australian dollars. He knew a lot about the region and did not rush us on to the next place. This is a small-group tour ensuring plenty of attention from your driver-tour escort. You will visit a first-class winery and taste the best selection of Tuscan wines (Chianti DOCG, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Supertuscan, Brunello, Nobile, Pinot..). lc.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? We were a party of 5, there was another couple and our last pick up was one person. LivItaly Tours LLC is a registered business of the State of California, LivItaly Tours by Visit & Live di A&K srls P.IVA 13092341000 con sede Professional in every way--black suit, white shirt, very comfortable vehicle, not a scary driver like some! Stopped at two wineries for tastings and lunch. There were seven in the group, four Texans and us three Scots. Enjoy the luxury of Trenitalias Frecciarossa Premium Class which features cushioned, reclinable seats in the privacy of your premium class train car. Your breathtaking stay in Florence officially begins at the famous here, an L shaped square located right in the heart of Florence known for notable statues which give a feel of being in an open air museum. They then figured out he boarded the wrong bus tour to the Amalfi Coast. You will have free time to discover this area on your own and also have lunch in a typical restaurant (lunch NOT included).At the end of the visit, you will board the train that will take you to La Spezia, where a coach will be waiting to take you to Siena area. This is your ticket and proof of purchase. During the tour, you will discover the incredible Portovenere and the Golfo dei Poeti. This is an absolute must see museum for any art lover as it holds some of the worlds treasures, making it one of the most popular museums in the world with over 2 million visitors per year. Thoroughly enjoyed the Tuscan countryside. Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews, If you only have time for 1 day in Tuscany, this is it. In this case we have to recommend not using this tour company or guide. I would recommend this day trip to all who would love the wine County. Book another tour & get 5% off on all your tours. Having said that our driver Kahn was rude, short and made the trip awkward. Cut-off times are based on the experiences local time. This is the start of a mysterious and fascinating trip: a voyage across more than 20 centuries of creativity through which art and history intertwine, telling the story of what human ingenuity has created through the ages. The winery was a terrific experience. Just a remainder - if you are Canadian, know your limits of wine purchase. The drive to Tuscany and all the places we visited is breathtaking! We would never recommend this. This is not an inexpensive tour by any means so more time touring and less time on the road would have been better. Enjoy the landscapes of the Chianti area and the Cinque Terre, both famous throughout the world for their uniqueness! If you stay outside the city center (outside the Aurelian walls) there will be a central meeting place in Piazza Barberini in front of the Barberini Cinema Please arrive at the central pick up point at 7am and pick up will be between 7:00am and 7:15am, All passengers pay the same rate irrespectively from their age. See Florence masterpieces such as Michelangelos David, Botticells Birth of Venus and La Primavera, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and more in just one day! ABOUT OUR 6 PEOPLE SMALL GROUP POLICY Your tour guide will stop you off at one of the local restaurants of Florence so you can have a quick bite to eat before you head off to some of the more major museum stops. He also spoke great English as well as my brother and I cant speak Italian. Total Professional. Explore the rugged coast and bright colored villages of Cinque Terre on tour from Florence or Livorno or La Spezia and more. Fantastic stops. Highly recommend. The wineries and lunch were fabulous. There were 5 of us and he made everyone comfortable. Unique 8 days in Tuscany Adventure with a local. Discover the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, Siena and many beautiful Tuscan villages. 289 Even though the wineries offer free shipping, you are responsible for duties, customs and clearance. A perfect getaway from Rome central and a very worthwhile adventure. Great food, great wine! It was only us 3 which was pretty good. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. But we have found an interesting alternative that we believe you might like! Start your travel in Italy with us! In Ontario we had to pay 102 of bottle purchase to LCBO to clear customs taxes brokerage. Reach indipendently the standard meeting point and onboard the bus, start your journey to the first stop:Pisa. Beginning Friday 6 August 2021 and until further notice, access to museums, galleries and all related tourist venues as well as indoor bars and restaurants, will be permitted only to those in possession of a Green COVID-19 Certification (Green Pass or equivalent certificate). Andrea was amazing! Please contact us to re-confirm the details of your hotel in Rome at the moment of the booking. Italian railway offers one of the most convenient and fastest ways of seamlessly getting from city center to city center in no time, so you get to see even more of Florence during your time in this stunning art city. PLEASE NOTE Once there, your tour leader will guide you in the city center for a walk in the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, admiring from the outside the famous LeaningTower of Pisa and the Baptistery. This was a great tour. 2010-2022. You can stroll through the beautiful, characteristic medieval streets, admire the beautiful buildings and the famous Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio is held.Then you will head to Montepulciano,located in the stunning Val d'Orcia area.