San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
 
 
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Chianti: Walking & Wine

Tripcode: TDC

Countries visited: Italy

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Special Interest Relaxed Itinerary Walking & Trekking
  • UNESCO world heritage sites of Siena, Florence & San Gimignano
  • Gentle walking in the rolling hills of classic Tuscany
  • Seven nights converted Tuscan farmhouse with swimming pool
Walkers in Montefioralle

When looking to know more of European art and society, there is no better place to start than Tuscany, thanks to its fine Renaissance cities, beautiful rolling countryside and outstanding Chianti wine.

The landscape of southern Tuscany fulfils all expectations, with mediaeval hilltop villages and cypress-lined avenues snaking through vineyards. Basing ourselves at the tranquil Villa Casalta, our paths thread their way through the beautiful hilltop town of San Gimignano, the market town of Greve in Chianti and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Siena.

Florence is only a stone's throw away and we have time to explore this magnificent city and its incredible architecture.

Throughout the week we sample several varieties of the world-renowned local wines and we also have the fantastic opportunity to learn more about Tuscan wines at the Wine School of Siena.

 

What makes this trip responsible?

We stay in a family run farmhouse, so contributing directly to the local communities. Both wine and olive oil are produced locally at Villa Casalta and our food on the trip is bought fresh at local stores and markets, helping to support the local economy and ensuring that our clients sample the local delicacies, a highlight of any trip to Italy.

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Countries visited: Italy

CHIANTI: WALKING & WINE
Day 1
Fly to Pisa; transfer to Villa Casalta.
Day 2
Visit the mediaeval market town of Greve in Chianti and the hilltop village of Montefioralle; afternoon wine tasting at Villa Casalta.
Day 3
Travel to Siena and visit the famous Campo, Museo Civico, Duomo and Pinacoteca Nazionale; learn about Tuscan and Italian wines at the Tuscan Wine School.
Day 4
Walk to picturesque San Gimignano with free time to explore Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca and Torre Grossa.
Day 5
Today is free to choose from a variety of options including visiting Montepulciano, enjoying an Italian cooking class, or simply relaxing by the pool.
Day 6
Discover the magnificent city of Florence, considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Day 7
Relaxing circular walk and visit to the hilltop walled town of Monteriggioni; afternoon wine tour and tasting.
Day 8
Transfer to Pisa; fly to London.
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San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
Walkers in Montefioralle              The Duomo and cityscape, Florence Bottle of Chianti Narrow road in Siena                               Campo in Siena Sunflowers

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

 
 
 
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