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Gay Tuscany
Southern Tuscany - 8 Day Self Guided Walk
Short Break Adventures (what does this mean?)
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
Prices from CAD$1490 Twin and CAD$2495 Single Prices from USD$1380 Twin and USD$2315 Single
$250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.
8 days
Experience vibrant Tuscan culture, Walk from medieval Siena to Montepulciano, See southern Tuscany's superb art and architecture, Take in rolling hills and long views, Sample some of the finest wines in the region, Explore exquisite abbeys
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Sign up for a walking adventure that covers the region south-east of Siena - a part of Tuscany that, despite its great natural beauty, is still relatively uncrowded. The path offers a fascinating progression across a great wealth of different landscapes and through remote medieval villages and walled towns. Taste delicious regional dishes, sip locally produced wines and meet the affable locals on this journey of discovery through delightfully sleepy southern Tuscany.
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8 days
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Be prepared for some serious physical activity. This may be treks of up to 6 hours per day in steep terrain, or extended bike rides of more than one day. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.
The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
4 Breakfasts
Hotels (7 nts)
Luggage transportation from point to point, local bus, walking
Short Break Adventures
Minimum 1 passenger
Departure is guaranteed
Allow EUR €360 for meals not included.
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
Daily from 1 Apr - 24 Oct
This is a self-guided walking tour along a pre-designated route. Departure is subject to availability and is on request.
Begin the walk in the beautiful medieval city of Siena. Justifiably renowned for its art and architecture as well as its magnificent food and wines, Siena offers an old-world atmosphere. Walk the swirl of city streets around Il Campo to discover fascinating pockets of history.
There is a choice of routes to Montalcino - either through the Brunello vineyards and farmlands or via the famous Benedictine abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Both offer magnificent views of the surrounding hills. Indulge in a rest day in this classic hilltop town, home of the magnificent Brunello di Montalcino wine. Perhaps take an optional walk to the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, where the monks still conduct services in Gregorian chant.
Walk through farmlands, vineyards and then shady woods to the truly remarkable village of Bagno Vignoni. Hardly known to foreign tourists, this village is one of Tuscany's best-kept secrets. Back in Roman times it was a popular holiday spot - for both its therapeutic natural springs and for its idyllic surroundings.
Today's walk travels along a river and then gently up across farmland and past the wonderful church of Pieve di Corsignano to the immaculate medieval-planned town of Pienza. Enjoy free time to explore the picturesque surrounds and take in the magnificent views south to Mt Amiata.
The final day's walk meanders through glorious hilly landscapes, past the beautiful village of Montichiello and on through fields and vineyards up to Montepulciano - one of Tuscany's most treasured and evocative medieval hill towns.
This trip is part of our Short Break Adventures range. As it is not a group trip it has no fixed departure dates. On the next page, select your preferred start date from the menu and our reservations team will process your booking request. Please note that Independent booking requests are subject to availability at your preferred travel time.
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Siena to BuonconventoDays 3-4 Buonconvento to Montalcino
Day 5 Montalcino to Bagno Vignoni
Day 6 Bagno Vignoni to Pienza
Days 7-8 Pienza to Montepulciano
Trip Map
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