MAP of Area
Temperature for that time of Year
Day 1:
Arrive at FCO leave approximately 10:15 am
PLAN:
Use MGP*Daytrip for driver as driving in Florence is strictly controlled
Pick up Rome Fiumicino Airport → 10:15 AM (10:15)
LUX My day trip including 1 stop
Montepulciano 90-minute stop 11:57am-1:27pm: What to See:
The town is surrounded by walls and fortifications designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder in 1511 for Cosimo I, Grand Duke of Tuscany. The city, full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares, and hidden corners, features wonderful views of the Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys that surround it. A walk through Montepulciano is the best way to enjoy it.
At the bottom of the hill, there is the stunning Madonna di San Biagio Sanctuary, a typical 16th century Tuscan church with a circular (central) plan. Piazza Grande is the ideal and monumental heart of Montepulciano. It is one of the most beautiful squares of the minor towns of Tuscany, bordered by important buildings: the Cathedral with its unfinished facade and the Bell Tower dating back to the second half of the 15th century is also unfinished.
Piazza Grande is also the setting for Montepulciano’s main events, including the barrel racing Bravìo delle Botti contest held in August since 1974. The competition replaces an equivalent horserace dating back to 1373. Teams of two runners representing the eight districts of the town compete to be the first to roll an 80-kg wine barrel through the streets of the historic center up to the square. Literally up because almost the entire race is uphill. Since the streets are very narrow and the barrels are big and heavy not to mention the fact that the rivalry among districts goes very deep, intentional collisions are pretty frequent!
→ Florence arrive est. 03:36 PM (15:36)
Nap and then meet friends for dinner at 7:30pm for dinner at Il Gatto e la Volpe (12-minute walk) Via Ghibellina, 147/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Day 2: FLORENCE
Early Day!!!
Things to see if we want:
Mercato di San Lorenzo Fontana del Porcellino & rub his nose.
Mercato Centrale Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Signoria
Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio Bridge
Enjoy the sunset at 7:35pm from the San Minato al Monte
PLACES to EAT:
Trattoria 13 Gobbi
Harry’s
Day 3:
Eat breakfast
Pick up rental 10:30 AM Firenze Airport Vespucci, FLR:
- Head to Antinori Vineyard 25 minute drive Noon CRU tasting Wine tasting with lunch
This last 2.5-3 hours
- Could drive to San Giminiano 38 minues arrive at 3:30-4:00pm:
Then to AirBnB-
Foiano della Chiana, Toscana
Day 4
9:30am Driver pick up to head to Montalcino
11:00am Tenuta Corte Pavone – Tasting Brunello Cru with a bite to eat- tasting 6 wines : Località Corte Pavone, 53024 Montalcino SI,
12:30pm Lunch Osteria La Canonica at Rosewood
2:30pm Castiglion del Bosco : Brunello Vertical Tasting
4:30pm drop in tasting at Capanna: Loc. Capanna, 333 – 53024 Montalcino-walk in if time
Day 5
Local area – Cortona? Osteria del Teatro for dinner?
Day 6
9:00 am leave Airbnb 2 hour drive
11:30 am Caiarossa tasting:
Caiarossa – Receipt #1486-2246
Strada Comunale di Montescudaio 59, 56046, Riparbella (PI)
: Exclusive tasting Tresoro di Riparbella. A wine made by three wineries from Riparbella: caiarossa, Duemani and Primapietra.
Selection of cheeses and cured meat by local producers, bruschettas with EVO Oil and vegetables from our synergic kitchen garden.
1:00 pm head to either Volterra(32 min): 1:30-2:30pm
If you get hungry while walking, there are many different choices: from a gourmet sandwich at La Sosta del Priore with top quality ingredients, to the really traditional La Carabaccia with handmade pasta, or fine restaurants such as Villa Pignano.
or San Gimignano (1 hour 12 min) : See above 3:15-4:30pm
or Siena (1hour 32 min from tasting ) : 5:30-7:30pm or without San Gimignano 4:00-6:00pm
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Skip if we do all 3 : Maybe Head to San Felice Wine Estate: Località S. Felice, 1, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga SI, Italy (1 hour 14min or 29 min)
30-45 minutes back to our Airbnb for a walk and late dinner
Day 7 Check out and head to Rome 2 options
DROP IFF CAR IN ROME TODAY – DO NOT DRIVE IN THE CITY
A) Plan leave at 9:00am
1) *Drive 1 hour to Assisi – Leave by 11:00am- no plan just see it and go to the Basilica if we want.
2)*Drive 15 to Spello (the city of flowers) Leave by 1:30pm
Walk around and see the streets of flowers. other beautiful panoramic points in Spello. One is just behind Sant’Andrea church. Another one (with a view the opposite side of the valley) is next to the Roman Arch, on top of the village.
Grab a local sandwich called torta al testo at one of the delis then get a gelato at : Bar Giardino Bonci
3)*Drive 1 hour to Marmore Falls Leave by 4:30 pm or drive right to Rome
The Marmore Waterfall with its total height of 165 meters is the highest artificial waterfall in the world and is another gift of the extraordinary genius of the Romans. In 271 d.C. Trails 1-4.
4)*Drive 1.5 hours to Rome to return the car get ride to our place Arrive at 6:15-6:30pm
B) Plan leave at 10:00am
1) Drive 1 hour to Orvieto– explore and leave by 3:00 pm
3) Check in Rome at 5:00PM 1.5 hours from Orvieto
- Drop off car at Roma Termini Galleria Comm, RO2
DROP OFF CAR IN ROME TODAY – DO NOT DRIVE IN THE CITY
Sunset 7:20 pm
Day 8: ROME
Sunrise 6:20 am
6:00 AM Arrive at Trevi Fountain
Things we may want to see:
Colosseum Castel Sant’Angelo
Roman Forum Spanish Steps
Altare della Patria Sistine Chapel
Pantheon St. Peters Basilica
Vatican Museum St. Peters Square
Dinner or late lunch at:
Oro Bistrot 4:00 Cocktail and Apertif reservation
Day 9 GOING HOME ☹