Take a break from the chaos of Rome with a Tuscan holiday. The tour focuses on the famous Val D’Orcia region, visiting the hill towns of Montepulciano and Pienza. This tour is for you! Rome, Etruscan town of Montepulciano. Next stop Pienza. You will hear how this World Heritage site was conceived by Pope Pius II as “utopian village” and get information on sites you may want to visit Pienza is a small town so you will go off on your own and take some time to wander around, enjoying ancient architecture and views of the countryside.
Pienza's most important product, pecorino cheese, in one of the many artisan food stores around the town. With full bags packed with wine and cheese, back to Rome.