Get out of Rome for a day to visit the Lazio vineyards south of the city in Frascati and Castelli Romani—or venture to the north to the vineyards of Tuscany or Umbria.
Leaving Rome, you'll head north to cross the Tiber valley to Cortona. This town has changed little since the Middle Ages and described by Frances Mayes in her book Under the Tuscan Sun. Next you'll drive along the shores of Lake Trasimeno and have lunch in a typical country restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll drive through the hills of the Chianti region to reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano, whose ruby-red Vino Nobile wine is famous the world over...
See the very best of Tuscany on a full-day trip from Rome! Traveling to the stunning Val d'Orcia region, south of Siena, you'll be introduced to a beautiful landscape where medieval towns cling to sunny hills and rustic farms adorn the countryside. With an expert guide, you'll visit Montelpulciano, Montalcino and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pienza, sampling fine wines and local delicacies as you go...
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Planning your day: Rome wasn't built in a day, and you'd be hard-pressed to see it in that brief a time as well. Still, you can cram a lot into just a day or three.
To help you get the most out of your limited time in the Eternal City, here are some perfect itineraries, whether you have one, two, three, or four days to spend in Rome.
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