Self-Guided Tuscan Trails - Florence to Siena
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- Walk through iconic Tuscan landscapes of rolling hills, cypress avenues and vineyards
- Explore fabulous Florence and Siena and medieval fortified towns
- Enjoy the great wines and cuisine of Tuscany
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Your accommodation for the first two nights of your holiday is conveniently located in the heart of Florence. If you have time after checking-in, we recommend taking a walk around the city's magnificent squares and along the illustrious Arno River. This walk starts an...
After a twenty-five minute public bus ride to Settignano, your walk commences from this picturesque hillside village. Along your route, you will pass magnificent cypress trees, olive groves and Renaissance villas, with a view of Florence below you. Upon your arri...
After breakfast, you take a private transfer by car to Montespertoli - a rustic market village set in the rolling green hills not far from Florence. Here, you will find your hospitable agritourismo accommodation that will be your base for the next two nights. Once you...
Today's circular walk affords another opportunity to enjoy the picture-perfect landscape around Montespertoli. This time you walk south, through the Chianti Fiorentino area, passing by old parish churches and elegant country villas. You can expect today's 14 kilometre walk to take approximately four hours.
After breakfast, a short car transfer takes you to the village of Gambassi. From here, you will start your walk along the Via Francigena - a 700 year-old pilgrim route to Rome, which is thought to have originally started in Canterbury, England. The track affords spec...
Today, you have the choice between two relatively gentle circular routes around San Gimignano. Both take you along cypress-lined country lanes and past vineyards and fields, taking in the picturesque hamlets of Monteauto and Santa Lucia. Depending on which route you choose, you can expect today's 10 and 14.5 kilometre walks to take approximately three and four and a half hours, respectively.
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the fortified village of Monteriggioni. From here, your walk takes you to the marvelous city of Siena, famous for its biannual "Palio" horse race, held in the beautiful shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. The narrow streets ...
After breakfast, the organised part of your holiday comes to an end. Public transport and taxis can be easily organised to both Florence Airport (FLR) and Pisa Airport (PSA).
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