Tuscany Chianti Walking and Wine Experience!

With its Renaissance cities, mediaeval villages and cypress-lined avenues, and vineyards, southern Tuscany is the perfect place for a relaxing guided walking holiday. Based at the tranquil Villa Casalta, on our tour we visit beautiful San Gimignano, the market town of Greve in Chianti, the magnificent city of Florence.

Walking Tuscany

Level:  2 (moderate)

Activity: Walking and Sightseeing

Group size:  6-16 / Min age: 18

Discovering the highlights of walking Tuscany on foot

During the week you will sample several varieties of the world-renowned local Chianti and have the opportunity to learn more about Italian wine at the Wine School of Siena.  You will discover the magnificent city of Florence. There are no guided tours organized for the day but there’s an option to join one of the free walking tours in the morning. This will then leave you enough time to visit the Uffizi galleries.

Highlights

• Walk the classic rolling hills of Tuscany
• Stay in a converted farmhouse
• Enjoy the fabulous Chianti wines

What’s Included:

• All breakfasts, 5 dinners, 3 wine tastings
• All accommodation
• All transport and listed activities
• Tour leader throughout

Itinerary:

Day 1 -Start Castellina in Chianti – Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 – Visit mediaeval market town of Greve in Chianti and the hilltop village of Montefioralle; afternoon tasting in Castellina. Meals included: breakfast/ dinner

DAY 3 – Walk to Radda in Chianti, the heart of the Chianti area.
Meals included:  breakfast

DAY 4 – Travel to Siena and explore the stunning historic centre; learn about Tuscan and Italian wines at the Wine School.  Meals included: breakfast/dinner

DAY 5 – Free day to visit other Chianti villages or relax by the pool. Meals included: breakfast

DAY 6 – Discover the magnificent city of Florence, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.  Meals included:  breakfast/dinner

DAY 7 – Walk to picturesque San Gimignano with free time to explore Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca and Torre Grossa.  Meals included: breakfast/dinner

DAY 8 – End Castellina in Chianti.  Meals included: breakfast

Key Information

• 8 days/7 nights
• 7 nights renovated farmhouse with panoramic swimming pool
• 5 days gentle walking and sightseeing
• Low altitude throughout
• Centre-based holiday
• Countries visited: Italy