Tuscany 2 itinerary
Day 1
The tour starts with a private transfer from Florence to Impruneta, a pleasant town twenty kilometres Florence. Your family hotel has views of the town’s famous basilica in the central piazza, dating from the 11th century, which contains a miraculous image of the Madonna, fragments of the True Cross and masterpieces by Luca della Robbia and Michelozzi.
Day 2
Today's is a gentle walk, taking you along well-marked trails over the undulating hills of northern Tuscany to a small market town, where you spend the night. Along the way, you pass through vineyards, wheat fields and patches of forests. (3 hrs; 9 kms; min: 129 mts, max: 294 mts)
Day 3
The walk today takes you through the heartland of the Chianti wine district, following a well-marked trail through rolling hills covered in vineyards, to a small town that is one the centres of viticulture in Tuscany. Along the walk, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest and wealthiest abbeys in the region, and have lunch at their excellent restaurant (there is a simpler bistrot nearby, if you prefer). It is possible to shorten this walk. (4.5 hrs; 16.5 km; min: 235 mts, max: 513 mts).
Day 4
Today’s walk starts with a long climb up to the ridge of the highest range hills in the Chianti district. On the way, you pass a medieval castle and several hamlets. From here you are rewarded with spectacular views over the valley of the Greve River. You continue along the ridge climbing gradually, passing through forests on the way to your accommodation, a lovely ‘agriturismo’ with a swimming pool. (4.5 hrs; 15 kms; min: 232 mts, max: 868 mts)
Day 5
Today you continue your walk along the ridge before descending through pine and oak forests, to a magnificent wine estate situated in a converted medieval abbey (where you can have lunch and sample some of their produce). Your goal, another small town devoted to wine industry, is an hour’s descent through more oak forest and farmlands. Along the way you pass from the Florentine territory into the Sienese territory. (4 hrs; 16 kms; max 903 mts, min: 357 mts)
Day 6
This morning you have a short walk, passing through classic Chianti countryside passing more vineyards, farm houses with panoramic views and a beautiful castle along the way. You will be picked up by private transfer at a small hamlet at 12.00 and driven to Siena, ten kilometres south, which will leave you plenty of time to explore this extraordinary city in the afternoon and evening. (2 hrs; 7 kms; min: 332 mts, max: 506 mts)
Day 7
This morning, after breakfast, you'll be able to continue your holiday. Siena is connected to Florence and Rome by regular buses and trains.
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Cost
$3,500
per person
- Six nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- reading lists and historical and cultural notes
- Maps and detailed walking instructions
- Hidden Italy App with GPS to complement the roadbook
- Daily transfers of baggage between hotels
- Transfer from Florence to Impruneta, Day 1; transfer to Siena, Day 6
- 24 hour backup from local manager
- City taxes are not included in the cost of the tour
Cost Options
$3500 b&b per person
Single supplement: $900
** Please note a high season surcharge may apply.
Tour costs quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD)
Testimonials
The tour exceded our expectations. It was the combination of beautiful country for walking, excellent accommodation, great food and wine that for us was the perfect mix. The notes are excellent and made a huge difference to our enjoyment of the walks
– Mike B, Tuscany 2 walking tour
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