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Tuscany - Florence & Chianti Short Break
- Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, and Siena with its wonderful cathedral and Piazza del Campo
- The wine hills of Greve in Chianti
- Great wineries to visit and wines to taste
- Wonderful landscapes, medieval villages and hamlets
- Friendly people, great salami, Florentine steak, Cantucci with vinsanto and of course...wine!
From: 320 €
Tripcode: ITSW085
4 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1.5 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 5 days
Details
Tuscany ... Discovering the Chianti
Discover the genius behind the "Chianti Classico and Gallo Nero" wines by walking through the celebrated vineyards where they are produced. Nestled amidst the flourishing art cities of Florence and Siena, the Chianti region offers natural beauty and incomparable culinary treasures. Your taste buds shall dance when you savor the world famous Chianti wines and delectable homemade olive oil. Walk along cypress lined country roads and strade bianche, gravel roads, traversing forests of oak, beech and chestnut. As the Tuscan sun shines above and the golden Chianti countryside reflects your delight, you will feel as if you have stepped into a Renaissance painting.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in Florence and checkout the town
Arrive in Florence and take a moment to breathe in the air of the Renaissance and the sweet scent of locally-produced red wine. We suggested arriving early to go for a city walk around the magnificent squares and over the illustrious Arno River
Challenge: 8 km city walk from Piazza della Signoria, 3.5 hours.
Villages along the way: Florence
Day 2: Greve and panzano in chainti
After breakfast, take the local bus (with your luggage) to Greve in Chianti, a market village nestled in wine country. Check into your hotel and visit Le Cantine di Greve where you can taste over 50 different Chianti wines. That afternoon, ride the local bus to the picturesque village of Panzano and enjoy breathtaking views as you walk along a ridge overlooking the Greve Valley and Pesa Valley
Challenge: 7 km, 300 m climb, 300 m descent
Villages along the way: Greve in Chianti & Panzano in Chianti
Day 3: Monte San Michele to Radda
After breakfast, a short car transfer takes you to the highest hill in Chianti, the Monte San Michele, where you walk along a mountain ridge offering awe-inspiring views of the Chianti Valley, the Arno Valley and the Apennine Mountains. Descend through the magical, forested landscape of century old chestnut trees and continue until you reach Greve in Chianti again.
Challenge: 12 km, 100 m climb, 500m descent
Villages along the way: Greve in Chianti
Day 4: Day trip to Siena or Greve round walk
Today you can take the local bus and visit the marvelous city of Siena, famous for its biannual "Palio" horse race and Duomo, or go for a short walk heading north from the attractive main square of Greve in Chianti through the magical landscape of quintessential Tuscan farmhouses and cascading vineyards, cypress trees, olive groves and Renaissance villas.
Challenge: 5 km, 300 m climb, 300m descent
Villages along the way: Greve in Chianti, Siena
Day 5: Arrivederci Greve in Chianti
Our services end after breakfast unless you have booked extra nights. We highly recommend you stay in Siena to continue exploring the old center, Piazza del Campo, exquisite museums, lush galleries and marvelous churches. A visit to the top of the bell tower is also quite a sight. If you choose to leave on Day 5, travel by local bus to Florence.
Villages along the way: Greve in Chianti
Practical info
Included:
- 4 nights accommodation on B&B basis in 3 * hotels
- Transfer from Greve in Chianti to San Michele
- 24-hour telephone assistance, just a phone call away
- Detailed maps and road book in English
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Travel insurance
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as lunches, dinners, drinks, phone calls, extra transfers etc.
- Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in the program
Optional Services:
- Airport arrival and/or departure transfers
- Transfer Florence to Greve in Chianti
- Guided tour of Florence or Siena with a local private city guide
- Cooking lessons in Florence or Siena
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the trip, in Rome or any other destination in Italy
Getting there and away:
Florence, Pisa and Bologna airports are flown to by both major and low cost international carriers. All three airports can be easily reached by local transport, which is affordable and offers a frequent service. From Florence airport take the direct local bus to downtown. From Pisa airport, you can take either a direct train or bus to Florence. From Bologna airport take the bus to Bologna central station, then the train to Florence.
There is a regular bus service from Greve in Chianti to Siena.
If you come with your own car, please note that the hotels we use do not have a private parking lot of their own, but both in Florence and Greve in Chianti, there are several guarded parking areas which cost approximately 20.00 Euro per day
Dogs on the trip:
Small dogs are allowed on this trip if booked in advance. Ask us about the dog supplement.
Reviews
Start: Florence
Finish: Siena
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day 01 April to 31 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 320 €/person |
| triple room: | 325 €/person |
| double room: | 395 €/person |
| twin room: | 395 €/person |
| double room: | 400 €/person |
| twin room: | 400 €/person |
| single room: | 540 €/person |
| single room: | 555 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 605 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 625 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 345 €/person |
| double room: | 420 €/person |
| twin room: | 420 €/person |
| single room: | 590 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 665 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 335 €/person |
| triple room: | 345 €/person |
| double room: | 415 €/person |
| double room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 415 €/person |
| single room: | 575 €/person |
| single room: | 590 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 640 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 665 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 345 €/person |
| double room: | 420 €/person |
| twin room: | 420 €/person |
| single room: | 590 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 665 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 335 €/person |
| triple room: | 345 €/person |
| double room: | 415 €/person |
| double room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 415 €/person |
| single room: | 575 €/person |
| single room: | 590 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 640 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 665 €/person |