Pienza with Cheese and Wine Tasting: Full-Day from Rome

Departing from Rome and heading North on the A1 towards the Southern part of Tuscany. This tour will take you into the heart of Tuscany--- Pienza, a real Renaissance pearl. It's a magnificent hilltop town where you will breath in the landscape and soak up the scenery. You will have the opportunity to feel the history of the area while talking to the local producers and sipping their wines. Next you will visit a local farm, where you will gain a real feeling of nostalgia for the ancient art of sheep's cheese production. Let your tastebuds run wild with the delicious flavors. The second part of the tour is spent exploring the town of Pienza itself. Walk through the streets, and visit the most important parts of town. Pienza is now known for its wine production and food culture. In particular, Pienza is famous for its pecorino cheese, that is matured in several different ways in order to enhance its flavor.

Hotel pick-up and drop off - Air-conditioned van with professional English-speaking Guide Driving along the beautiful scenery through Umbria and into Tuscany (2. 5 hours drive). Visiting a Dairy Farm to taste the local cheese. Experiencing the local wine & tasting the local grapes. Walking Tour through the old town city center. Driving back to Rome (2. 5 hours).