Walking in Tuscany (trip)

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Walking in Tuscany

  • Florence
  • Active & Adventure
Italy, Europe

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from €3,550* per person8 DaysMarch-October
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Alps and Beyond 24 people max
Cradle of the Renaissance, Tuscany, with its mesmerizing landscape of rolling hills, cypress trees, hill top towns and vibrant colors, is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. Walking along the hills, serene panoramas open up like an unbroken sea. Our distinctive itinerary is the perfect blend of physical activity, culture, traditions, history, enology, gastronomy and nature. In the company of your knowledgeable hostess/trip leader, you will enjoy an unusual visit to this classis region. You’ll start in Florence, where you’ll visit the shops of artisanal masters in one of its most fascinating neighborhoods. You will hike in the Chianti hills, renown for its wines, visit the hill top towns of San Giminiano, Colle di Val d’Elsa and Montalcino. You’ll visit and overnight in the enchanting town of Lucca, and explore the Garfagnana, a remote and authentic area in the Appennini Mountains, where traditions are still a current way of life. Tuscany is a generous land and our itinerary is also designed to introduce you to its seasonal products: edible fresh herbs and flowers in spring; fields of spelt, wildberries and cheese, made in the high pastures, in summer; the grapes harvest, porcini mushrooms and chestnuts in autumn.
Accommodations will be at a Historical Residence, a Maison de Charme, and an elegant Villa, all renovated into exquisite four-star Hotels/B&B. Lunches (when not picnics) and dinners will be at local restaurants where you will taste the extraordinary, traditional Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by the renown wines of the region.
Please note that activities may vary, depending on the availability of the artisans, weather conditions, etc. Total hours of walking/hiking is approximate and based on the fitness of the participants.

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3 testimonials about the provider, Alps and Beyond:

  • Reviewer: K. Davis located in Chicago, IL USA
    Touring with Alps and Beyond has been one of the best and most satisfying experiences of my life. From my very first hiking trip around the beautiful northern Italian lakes to my magical last (but not final) walking trip of the wine and hazelnut region in Piemonte's Langhe of Italy. This company and its fine tour guides have introduced me to some of the most spectacular locations I have ever seen and because of their impeccable pre-planning and their highly knowledgeable tour guides I am always guaranteed gorgeous accomodations, personalized care, and a vacation full of memories and new friends that i will cherish for years to come. When touring Italy or Switzerland, I will only ever go through Alps and Beyond. For quality, service and trips beyond the 'tour-esty' there is no one who does it better.
  • Reviewer: Donna located in San Francisco, CA USA
    Alps and Beyond is an amazing company. Our trip was handled with lots of TLC and much expertise. The group relaxed and enjoyed the amazing scenery and hikes knowing that all the other details were very capable hands. Our guides, Anna and Bruno, made sure we all got up and over the mountain and had lots of fun at the same time. This remains one of our most memorable trips. Pure enjoyment. Our guides and Alps and Beyond are quite simply the best!
  • Reviewer: Rosanne located in Chicago, IL USA
    I was introduced to Alps and Beyond by a friend. I decided to attend their group trip to the Piedmonte Region of Italy, where the wine is plentiful and the food is amazing. They have such amazing connections to the logding and restaurants, that the trip far exceeded my expectations. If we saw something while riding in our Bus, Anna would make sure there was time to stop and seek out additional adventure. I cannot really put into words the details and care that is put into every day of the trip. A MUST!!

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Itinerary

Day 1 • Florence
Enjoy a light lunch at the mercato centrale (central market) and a two-hour tour of the most significant historical sites of this beautiful city, the heart of European life during the Renaissance. In Oltrarno, or “l’altra Firenze” (the other Florence), visit artisanal masters who blend their creativity with manual ability to create unique pieces.

Day 2, 3, 4 •Chianti Region, Crete Senesi
Explore the Chianti, from Greve, the wine capital of the region, to Siena, and from Colle di Val d’Elsa to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk from hill town to hill town visiting fortified villages and hamlets of Etruscan and Roman origin. Hike in the mesmerizing landscape of the Crete Senesi (clay of Siena), a unique hilly area, whose ancient origins as a sea basin date back to the Pliocene period (4.5 to 2.5 million years ago). Visit Montalcino, and taste some of its renown wine:  Brunello di Montalcino.

Day 5 • Siena - Lucca's sorroundings
Explore Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a licensed tour guide, visit its most important historical sites, such as Piazza del Campo, location of the famous Palio, and the extraordinary cathedral. Transfer to Lucca, of Etruscan origins and a true gem enclosed by medieval walls. You’ll venture into this hills, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit a winery and an olive oil farm.

Day 6, 7 • Lucca's sorroundings
Hike in the Garfagnana, an authentic landscape mostly classified as a regional Nature Reserve. Visit one of its enchanting towns dating back to 740 A.D, with opportunity to shop for typical local products and wines, and a weaver, still making exquisite fabrics with a manual loom and in the true local tradition. Take an exclusive walking tour of the working marble quarry of Colonnata, already active in Roman times.

Day 8 • Departure
Transfer to the Florence airport to connect to your homeward-bound flight.

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