Delightful walks in Southern Tuscany
Package price per person, 6 days from € 537,00
Group price valid from 25 participants.Lovers of unusual travels cannot help but fall in love with Southern Tuscany, with its enchanting corners untouched by mass tourism, unspoilt and wild landscapes perfect for walking and exploring… Among green hills, vineyards and olive groves with stops in the most beautiful medieval villages on a wonderful journey to discover the most fascinating nature.
Tour includes
- 5 Nights HB in good 3* hotels in Chianciano Terme
- 4 Guided walking tours
- 4 Lunch boxes
- 1 Wine tasting in Montepulciano
- 1 Cheese tasting of Pecorino of Pienza
Day 1 Arrival at the hotel and check-in, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 Montalcino, Sant‘Antimo Abtei, Montepulciano
After breakfast departure to Montalcino. Walking excursion along a panoramic path to the Sant’Antimo Abbey, an architectural gem in Roman style. At the end of the walk a tasting of the most prestigious Italian wine: Brunello di Montalcino. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. Trekking duration: approx. 3 hours.
Day 3 Sovana and Pitigliano
From Sovana we take the ancient path, which dates back to the Etruscan period, which take us to Pitigliano. Then to the spa town of Saturnia to bath in the energizing warm waters (36°). Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Trekking duration: approx. 2 hours.
Day 4 Bagno Vignoni and Pienza
Departure after breakfast for Bagno Vignoni. There is a hot spring in the central piazza which was discovered in Roman times. From Bagno Vignoni a walk to Pienza along a path with splendid views and enchanting perspectives. To crown the day, a tasting of different types of cheese, including Pecorino of Pienza. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Trekking duration: approx. 3 hours
Day 5 Monte Amiata
Mount Amiata, now dormant lava dome located between Florence and Rome, is 1739 meters high, making it the highest landmark in the region. Today’s route goes from Abbadia San Salvatore to Pian del Castagnaio. We will then make a short drive by bus and finally on foot again for a short distance until we reach 1400 meters high, not far from the top.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Trekking duration: approx. 3 hours.
Day 6 Departure after breakfast for the return journey.
