Tuscany and Siena - 7 Day Self Guided Walk

7 days San Gimignano to Siena

Walk through timeless Tuscany, Visit medieval hilltop villages, See Siena's outstanding architecture, Count San Gimignano's picturesque towers

Venture into the heart of central Tuscany - a landscape characterised by remote hilltop villages and scattered cypress trees, undulating vineyards and aromatic olive groves. Its gently rolling hills are familiar as the classical backdrop of Renaissance art, and its charm is changelessness, the perfect merging of medieval and modern worlds. This route takes you along ancient paths and dirt tracks, past Tuscan farms and forests, culminating in the magnificent medieval city of Siena.

Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Hotel (2 nts), Bed and Breakfast (4 nts)
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow EUR €250 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

7 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	San Gimignano	Take a stroll around the medieval old town of San Gimignano, or get acquainted with everyday Tuscan life at the Piazza della Cisterna. Wandering the streets of this hilltop town is like stepping back to days of old. Alternatively, warm up with an optional circular walk through the surrounding countryside.
Day 3	San Gimignano to Colle Val d'Elsa	Follow paths through forests and over Tuscany's famous hills for views of a landscape almost unchanged since the Middle Ages. Continue on to Colle Val d'Elsa - once three towns, now one - a beautiful place with districts each distinct in style and history. Industry has played an important part in the town's past, as evidenced by its 11th century canal, which was built to power the busy wheat mills and paper factories.
Day 4	Colle Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni	Continue across undulating farmland and past a fine Romanesque abbey to the hilltop town of Monteriggioni. Except for some brief work in the 16th century, little has changed within the town's ramparts since it was first built in the 13th century.
Days 5-7	Monteriggioni to Siena	The final stretch leads to Europe's best preserved medieval city, following a route through forests, past castles and across open pastures. With its abundance of outstanding 14th and 15th century art and architecture, Siena is sure to keep you occupied for days. Wander down to the unique Piazza del Campo, the centre of Sienese life. This is the site of the famous Palio horse race, and is surrounded by cafes, churches and shops, the perfect place to reflect upon a wonderful week's walk.

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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