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.