Treasures Of Tuscany To Siena
Besides being famous for its art and culture, Tuscany has much to offer the keen walker. Beyond the towns and cities lie vast undulating areas of countryside ideally suited to rambling, with its patchwork of vineyards, olive groves and forests of oak and chestnut. This self-guided itinerary explores many of Tuscany's towns and cities including the walled city of Volterra, the towers of Sam Gimignano and the classic Tuscan town of Siena. You will encounter beautiful art and architecture, Etruscan ruins and wonderful wine growing estates as you meander through what the Tuscans claim to be the best region of Italy.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Join Volterra DAY 2 Choice of 2 walks from Volterra and return by bus (3 or 5hrs) DAY 3 Walk to San Gimignano (4hrs) DAY 4 Walk to Colle Val d'Elsa along panoramic ridge (3.5hrs) DAY 5 Walk to Monteriggioni through farming villages, vineyards, olive groves with option to shorten walk (5-6hrs) DAY 6 A walk in the Chianti area and return to Monteriggioni (5 hrs) DAY 7 Walk to San Columba (4hrs), bus/taxi to Siena DAY 8 Trip concludes
trip dates
Trip Dates
Daily except Sundays from Apr to Nov
what's included
•7 breakfasts, 2 dinners •7 nights 3 star hotels and guesthouses or agriturismos (farmhouses) always with en-suite facilities on a twinshare basis •luggage transfer •information kit including route notes (with GPS notes) , maps and a 'Tuscany" guide •7 day service hotline •transfer from Volterra to “Bivio per Castelvecchio” on day 3
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
italy
italy
italy
trip activity:
walking - self guided
trip grading:
introductory to moderate
duration:
8 days
price:
AU $1,890.00
