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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: 8/16 km city walk from Piazza della Signoria, 3/6 hours.
Villages along the way: Florence
Day 2: Selection of walks in Greve in Chianti
After breakfast, take the local bus (with your luggage) to Greve in Chianti, a rustic market village and the capital of the Chianti wine producing region. Check into your hotel and visit Le Cantine di Greve where you can taste over 50 different Chianti wines. Take advantage of the daylight to walk around this gorgeous scenery by choosing between two routes.
Walk A: Greve in Chianti loop via Uzzano
In the afternoon, make a round walk north of the attractive main square of Greve in Chianti, through a picture perfect landscape. From the main square a round walk starts and takes you through the Chianti Classico area passing by the Villa Calcinaia and numerous vineyards with “aziende agricole” (farms) where the prestigious Chianti wine is produced.
Walk B: Greve loop via Montefioralle
Explore the wonderful surroundings through the forest, among dense wild vegetation, villas, vineyards and olive groves. You will be passing by abandoned old farms, ruins and beautiful villas before reaching the panoramic hamlet of Montefioralle.
Challenge: 11,4/10 km, 425/358 m climb, 447/355 m descent, 2,5/3,5 hours
Villages along the way: Greve in Chianti, Uzzano & Montefioralle
Day 3: Private transfer to Monte San Michele and walk from Badiaccia a Montemuro to Radda in Chianti
After breakfast, a short car transfer takes you to the highest of the Chianti hills, Monte San Michele. From Badiaccia you descend through a forested valley of century old chestnut trees and continue towards the stunning medieval hamlet of Volpaia, situated amongst vineyards and castles. Stop in for a glass of red at a fine Enoteca, wine shop, and then continue on to Radda in Chianti.
Challenge: 13,7/9,5 km, 539 m climb, 707 m descent, 5/3 hours
Villages along the way: Radda in Chianti & Badiaccia
Day 4: Siena
After breakfast, take the local bus (with your luggage) or with a prearranged private transfer, to the marvelous city ofSiena, famous for its biannual “Palio” horse race, held in the most beautiful shell-shaped square in Europe: the Piazza del Campo. Don’t miss a visit to the Duomo, an architectural treasure, and numerous imposing medieval palaces. History comes alive as you meander through the narrow streets of this fantastically preserved jewel of Italy.
Villages along the way: Siena
Day 5: Arrivederci Tuscany
Our services end after breakfast, however we highly recommend you to book extra nights inSienato continue exploring the old centre, exquisite museums, lush galleries and marvelous churches. A visit to the top of the bell tower is also quite a sight.
Practical info
Included:
- 1 night accommodation on B&B in Florence
- 1 night accommodation on B&B in Greve in Chianti
- 1 night accommodation on B&B in Radda in Chianti
- 1 night accommodation on B&B in Siena
- Private Transfer from Greve in Chianti to Monte San Michele
- Luggage transfer from Greve in Chianti to Radda in Chianti
- 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
- Possible CITY TAX to be paid in cash on the spot (it varies depending on the city and on the hotel’s category)
Optional Services:
- Airport arrival and/or departure transfers
- Guided tour ofFlorenceorSienawith a local private city guide
- Cooking lessons inFlorence or Siena
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations or any other destination in Italy
Getting there and away:
Florence,PisaandBolognaairports 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. FromFlorenceairport take the direct local bus to downtown. FromPisaairport, you can take either a direct train or bus toFlorence. FromBolognaairport take the bus toBolognacentral station, then the train toFlorence.
To return fromSienatoFlorence, the SITA-TRA.IN bus station is very close to the hotel and a bus leaves every 30 minutes.
If you come with your own car, please note that the hotels we use inFlorenceandSienado not have a private parking lot of their own, there are several guarded parking areas which cost approximately €20 per day.
Dogs on the trip:
Small dogs are allowed on this trip if booked in advance. Ask us about the dog supplement.
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Start: Florence
Finish: Siena
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day 26 March to 31 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 320 €/person |
| twin room: | 390 €/person |
| double room: | 390 €/person |
| single room: | 550 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 620 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 330 €/person |
| twin room: | 405 €/person |
| double room: | 405 €/person |
| single room: | 565 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 635 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 345 €/person |
| twin room: | 420 €/person |
| double room: | 420 €/person |
| single room: | 585 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 655 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 330 €/person |
| twin room: | 405 €/person |
| double room: | 405 €/person |
| single room: | 565 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 635 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 345 €/person |
| twin room: | 420 €/person |
| double room: | 420 €/person |
| single room: | 585 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 655 €/person |