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Tuscany-Lucca Chianti Val d'Orcia
- Visit cities of high historic significance, such asLucca,FlorenceandSiena, which have played a major role in the history ofItaly, from the ancient Etruscans to the creation of theItalianRepublic
- Wonderful landscapes, see many different aspects ofTuscany
- Charming medieval villages in the Chianti and Val d’Orcia area
- Peaceful roads, cypress tree-lined country lanes
- The wine hills and olive groves of the Chianti area
- Great wineries to visit and wines to taste
- Delicious Tuscan culinary specialties and Tuscan wine
- Warm, welcoming locals
From: 405 €
Tripcode: ITDD070
3 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 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: 8 days
Details
Lucca Chinti Val D'orcia walk and drive
A stay inTuscanyis a journey through art, culture and history: from the Etruscan culture of the greatRoman Empireto the flowering of the Florentine Renaissance. Immerse yourself into the bustle highlights of the Tuscan cultural heritage: the charming walled town of Lucca; Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance; the evocative medieval villages of the Val d’Orcia region, such as Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano where you can taste the local famous wines, and finally, the medieval town of Siena with its special shell-shaped square Piazza del Campo, famous for its biannual “Palio” horse race.
In the evening you will enjoy the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of the Tuscan countryside.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in Lucca
Arrive at your accommodation located in the hills surroundingLuccainNorthern Tuscany.Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the place. Dinner is on your own.
Villages along the way: Lucca
Day 2: Discover Lucca and surroundings
Today you will visit the medieval walled city ofLucca. Enjoy this northern Tuscan pearl and wander through its maze-like streets. You can decide to walk or hire a bike to discover the city walls. With a short drive you can also reachPisawith its famous leaning tower andMiracle Square.Dinner is on your own.
Villages along the way:
Day 3: From Lucca to Radda in Chianti. Visit of Lucca and Vinci(120km)
Today you drive to your next accommodation in the Chianti region. On your way to Radda in Chianti stop to visit the nicevillageofVinci, where the Genius Leonardo was born, and the beautiful town ofFlorencewhere you can take a tour through the Renaissance or opt for a short walk on the hills ofFiesole. Dinner is on your own.
Villages along the way: Vinci, Florence, Fiesole, Radda in Chianti
Day 4: Explore the Chianti region and its wineries
The Chianti region is the ideal place for tasting good wine and food. Today you can make a tour of the most popular wineries of the area such as Volpaia, Ricasoli and the Cantine di Greve or go visiting the nice wine villages of Badia Coltibuono, Castellina in Chianti and Greve in Chianti where you can taste and buy all the typical products of the Tuscan cuisine. In spring you will enjoy the beautiful orchids along the edges of the vineyards flourish. While the autumn is the period of the grape harvest (Vendemmia) and you will see many people work in the vineyards and the little cars on the roads (Ape) carrying mountains of grapes in the back. This creates a very folkloristic atmosphere in beautiful autumnal scenery. Dinner is on your own.
Villages along the way: Volpaia, Ricasoli, Cantine di Greve, Badia Coltibuono, Castellina in Chianti
Day 5: From Radda to Buonconvento and visit of Siena (65 km)
Today you have a short drive to the Crete Senesi region (Val d’Orcia), therefore it is easy to combine with a city tour ofSiena, famous for its biannual “Palio” horse race, held in the most beautiful shell-shaped square inEurope: Piazzadel Campo. Don’t miss a visit to the numerous imposing medieval palaces and to the Duomo. Take a wander around town and in and out of the small work places of cobblers, carpenters and tanners. History comes alive as you meander through the narrow streets of this fantastically preserved jewel ofItaly. At the end of the day, swap the hustle and bustle ofSienafor the peace and quiet of the countryside of your last accommodation near Pienza. Dinner is on your own.
Villages along the way: Val d'orcia; Siena, Piensa, Buonconvento
Day 6-7: Visit the villages of the Val d’Orcia region or take a walk to the Monte Amiata
During your staying in Buonconvento, you can choose among a multitude of possibilities. You can go hiking through old beech forest to the summit of the Monte Amiata (1700m) or around the mysticalhot springsand travertine mountains of Bagno Vignoni. Visit the villages of San Quirico, Pienza and Montepulciano or the historical Monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and San Antimo Church. Or you can opt for a winery tour and taste the famous Brunello wine in the several wine shops in Montalcino. The choice is yours. Dinner is on your own.
Villages along the way: Monte Amiata, San Quirico, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino
Day 8: Departure…Arrivederci!
The trip and our services end after breakfast. We wish you a safe trip home. Arrivederci!
Practical info
- 2 nights on BB basis in a recently restored family run farmhouse nearLucca
- 2 nights on BB basis in an old mill of the 1400 recently restored near Radda in Chianti
- 3 nights on BB basis in a organic farmhouse with swimming pool just outside Buonconvento
- 24-hour telephone assistance
- Road book in English and maps
- Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way, inFlorence,Sienaor other destination inItaly
- Guided tour ofFlorenceand/orSienawith local English speaking city guide
Best arrival & departure airport: Florence, Pisa Airports
Best arrival & departure stations: La Spezia, Florence, Pisa or Siena
Reviews
Start: Bagnone
Finish: Pienza
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Any day from beginning of April to end of October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 405 €/person |
| twin room: | 450 €/person |
| double room: | 450 €/person |
| single room: | 650 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 670 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 470 €/person |
| double room: | 470 €/person |
| single room: | 665 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 685 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 425 €/person |
| twin room: | 480 €/person |
| double room: | 480 €/person |
| single room: | 680 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 700 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 470 €/person |
| double room: | 470 €/person |
| single room: | 665 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 685 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 405 €/person |
| twin room: | 450 €/person |
| double room: | 450 €/person |
| single room: | 650 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 670 €/person |