Southern Tuscany - 8 Day Self Guided Walk

8 days Siena to Pienza

Walk from medieval Siena to Pienza - the first Renaissance 'city', See Southern Tuscany's superb art and architecture, Take in the rolling hills, long views and the picturesquely eroded crete, Sample some of the finest wines in the region, Explore the exquisite abbeys of Sant'Antimo and Monte Oliveto Maggiore

This trip takes you south-east of Siena, a part of Tuscany which even today has escaped the interests of most tourists. The path is a fascinating progression across open rolling hills, a great wealth of different landscapes, remote medieval villages and walled towns. Southern Tuscany is delightfully sleepy, and you'll fall in love with the scenery, serenity and freedom on this journey of discovery.

Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast (7 nts)
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow EUR €280 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Siena to Lucignano	One of Italy's most enchanting cities, Siena is a perfectly preserved medieval centre. Take time to wander through the narrow alleyways for a sense of Tuscany in the days of old. Then leave the romance of Siena behind, heading south, across the open hills to Lucignano.
Day 3	Lucignano to Buonconvento	This walk passes vineyards and olive groves with views down to the Arbia and Ombrone valleys, making for a quintessentially Tuscan day. A side trip to see the magnificent frescoes of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is highly recommended.
Days 4-5	Buonconvento to Montalcino	After strolling through the famous vineyards of Brunello, a rest day in the pretty town of Montalcino affords plenty of time to sample the local vino. Set high above the Orcia Valley, there are plenty of wonderful views to accompany your wine. If perusing local architecture sounds enticing, pay a visit to the town's 14th century castle.
Day 6	Montalcino to Bagno Vignoni	Admire the superb Romanesque church of Sant'Antimo before continuing on through the Orcia Valley to Bagno Vignoni for a well-deserved soak in the Roman thermal baths.
Days 7-8	Bagno Vignoni to Pienza	The final day's walk travels across farmland to Pienza, a wonderful example of Renaissance town planning and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is the option of finishing the journey here among Pienza's wonderful churches and piazzas, or extending the walking adventure to Montepulciano, set upon a lofty ridge of volcanic rock, high above the rolling Tuscan hills.

Disclaimer

* The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December 2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of printing/posting, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips. Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid. Please ask your Travel Agent about our full Booking and Cancellation Conditions.

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