Italy: Florence to Rome, walking the vineyards of Tuscany and Umbria
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Start City:
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End City:
Rome
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Tour Length:
10 days
Age Requirement:
18+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
16
Physical Rating:
3 - Explorer
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Tour Itinerary
Visit the historic centre of Pienza a Renaissance city commissioned by Pope Pius II, Explore San Gimignano and Montepulciano , savour Gelato in Florence on an orientation walk through the city, tour the cellar and vineyard with a farmhouse lunch overlooking the rows of grapes, hike from the tiny village of Strove along the ancient Via Fancigena, walk through medieval towns like Greve Montefioralle and Panzano, sample local cuisines directly from its sources in the many vineyards dotting the hills of Tuscany’s Chianti Region, enjoy the sites and sounds of Rome and Umbria.
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Day 1
Florence: A Golden StrollAs the sun sets in Florence, the city centre becomes bathed in a golden hue as the lights come on, welcoming locals and travellers alike to head out into the city, to dine together and celebrate life's simplest pleasures. The birthplace of the renaissance, Florence remains a fashion and culture icon in the modern world. With so much art, history, and architecture to take in, there is no time to waste. Welcome to Florence, and to Italy, and we invite you to explore the old and the new, the grand and the simple, all in one of the world's most beautiful countries.
Transport: You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Activity: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group afterwards for a welcome dinner at local restaurant. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Activity: Head out for a walk through the heart of Florence with your CEO as the sunshine fades and the monument lights come on. On the return trip stop to eat gelato.
Accommodation: Hotel Club Florence (or similar)
Meals: Dinner -
Day 2
Florence: From the Duomo to the Ponte VecchioStanding before the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo, is one of those moments in life where you feel truly small. To take in the magnitude of what the cathedral represents is to transport yourself back in time to the 13th century. Could the people who began to build this magnificent structure have ever imagined that 800 years later people would still come to marvel at its beauty. This morning join your expert guide for a walking tour and see the Duomo, Signoria Square and then head over to the Ponte Vecchio, you will only just be scratching the surface of what there is to see.
Activity: Enjoy more of Florence with a local guide on a 3-hour walking tour hitting all of the can't-miss highlights. Visit Duomo Square, Signoria Square, and Ponte Vecchio.
Free Time: Spend the afternoon on your own. Opt to join your CEO for a drink at Piazzale Michelangelo or opt to visit some museums like Museo Leonardo Da Vinci.
Accommodation: Hotel Club Florence (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Tuscany: San Gimignano and Colle Val d'ElsaThe Tuscan countryside is calling. Over the course of the next 5 days, move through Tuscany and Umbria by walking from village to village. The pace here is intentional-many stops are made along the way to ensure you see and experience the true essence of these beautiful places. Your first day sees you begin the trek in the village of Strove walking the Via Fancigena until you reach the Elsa River. Cross the river on foot, wading ankle deep in the blue water.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Today enjoy the walled town of San Gimignano on a guided visit. Feel yourself be lured by the palpable sense of history and medieval streetscapes in this enchanting rural setting.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Begin in the tiny village of Strove and walk along the ancient Via Fancigena to the Elsa River. Walk through the park, over bridges, and bask in the ice-blue colour of the water. Length: 8km (5 miles) Duration: 3 hours Elevation: approximately 100m
Accommodation: Hotel Palazzo Pacini (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 4
Tuscany: Walk Monteriggioni to SienaMonteriggioni is your quintessential Tuscan medieval walled village. Follow part of the ancient Francigena way into Siena. Step back in time as you walk past donkeys in green pastures and lush vineyards as the Tuscan countryside unfolds before you. Walk up to the main door of the Hermitage of San Leonardo al Lago and knock-your local host will be waiting. Enter and admire the frescoes painted throughout the church.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Hike for about 600m and then turn onto a dirt road to go up the hill to the Hermitage of San Leonardo al Lago. Stop in to admire the church and the frescoes before crossing the Renai Wood and arriving at a local agriturismo where you can opt to eat lunch. Then, continue to Porta Camollia and the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Walking information before lunch: Distance: 9km Duration: 3 hours Elevation: 100m Walking information after lunch: Distance: 4km Duration: 1.5 hours Elevation: 60m
Activity: Set out on a short walking tour of Siena with your CEO to gain a sense of Italy's loveliest medieval city.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation: Hotel Palazzo Pacini (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 5
Tuscany: Exploring the Chianti RegionChianti, recognized for its namesake red wine, lies between Florence and Siena in the very centre of Tuscany. Begin the trek from Montefioralle- a small town forming the perimeter around an historic castle. Trek from the wavy hills of the Chianti region, along the dusty dirt road that winds through rows of vineyards and the silvery foliage of olive groves, before reaching the provincial road that leads to the hamlet of Panzano. Your reward for another beautiful walk? Lunch at a local winery with a pairing of local wines of course.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Montefioralle is one of the gems of the Chianti region and sits atop a high plain. The houses in the small town surround the historic castle. In some places the town is still protected by the original defense walls. Spend some time walking around and stretching those legs after breakfast.
Activity: Start in the rolling hills of the Chianti region and continue along a dusty, dirt road winding through vineyard rows and enjoy this storybook setting all the way to the hamlet of Panzano. Distance: 6km Duration: 2.5 hours Elevation: 150-200m
Activity: Enjoy a guided tour of the Molino di Grace vineyard and cellar with an included private farmhouse lunch.
Activity: Known as the gate to the Chianti region, Greve in Chianti is a town dating back to the Middle Ages.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation: Borgo Casa al Vento (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 6
Tuscany: Volpaia to LamoleFrom medieval village to medieval village, through the vineyards of Chianti, your walking today sees you leaving Volpaia walking up towards Monte Querciabella, the highest point of the day. Carry on to Poggio del Quercetino and then downhill to Lamole, famous for its terraced vineyards, where you take a luscious rest in the form of a picnic lunch among the vines.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Leave Volpaia and climb upwards towards Monte Querciabella, the highest point of the hike, before continuing slightly downhill to reach Lamole. Elevation gain: 250m Distance: 9km Duration: 3 hours
Activity: Sit down for a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the natural and the gorgeous landscape of Lamole. Discover the traditions surrounding the wines linked to this territory on a guided visit to a local vineyard's wine cellars.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Relax and enjoy an apertivo along with views of the Italian countryside on a panoramic terrace before a wine and dinner experience. Sit down together and pair 4 wines with 4 local dishes and sip an apertivo and fully immerse yourself in the Chianti region.
Accommodation: Borgo Casa al Vento (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 7
Tuscany: Visit Montepulciano and Walk the Gladiator TrailUNESCO World Heritage site Val d'Orcia extends from the provinces of Siena to Grosseto, offering up some of Tuscany's most picturesque vistas. The Pienza loop trail begins in historic Pienza, a Renaissance city commissioned by Pope Pius II. From Pienza, pass the Romanesque parish church of Corsignano as you make your way through the green and gold undulating hillside dotted with cypress trees. After a short time, enter the Strada dei Gladiatori, the exact setting of the panoramic countryside scene from Ridley Scott's film 'Gladiator'.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Begin in the historic center of Pienza before hiking to the Romanesque parish church of Corsignano and ending up at an old film location for "The Gladiator" before returning to Pienza. Elevation gain: 225m Distance: 6km Duration: 2 hours
Activity: Taste a variety of pecorino cheeses in Pienza. The cheeses will be accompied by fruit compotes and samples of ricotta cheese. Wine and water will be provided. Learn about each of the cheeses and the production process as you sample.
Activity: Enjoy a visit to Montepuliciano with a local guide. Nestled between the Val D'Orcia and Val di Chiana this quintessential Tuscan medieval village is a must-see. Think glowing green landscape, hills unraveling for miles, and castle ramparts to explore.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation: Hotel Vannucci (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
Umbria: Cooking with a Local ChefWalking the Italian countryside is the ultimate gift to yourself. Taking the time to step away from the hustle of your everyday life to intentionally move at a slower pace. Italy is about living and eating well. Speaking of eating, it's time to spend the morning with a local chef learning to prepare some of Italy's most loved dishes. A tagliatelle with ragù perhaps, or a creamy tiramisú. Buon Appetito!
Activity: See Città della Pieve on a walking tour led by a local guide. The city is considered a historic medieval centre and was built of bricks in different shades of dark pink. A distinguishing marker from other Umbrian towns which are mainly made of stone. The best feature of this town are its many winding, maze-like alleys which acted as a defensive system, making the town impenetrable to enemies. The narrow streets also helped shield the town from the heat of the summer sun and the winter winds.
Activity: Take part in a cooking class surrounding by breathtaking views of the Italian countryside. Learn from a professional chef and cook handmade pasta using traditional Umbrian recipes and pair your creations with local wines.
Accommodation: Hotel Vannucci (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 9
Rome: Your OMG DayAdmittedly, Rome is one of those cities that is pretty OMG worthy on its own. If you have an entire week, its a great city to get lost in, wandering from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. To make the most of your time in Rome, you get to choose between a walking tour or a fully guided Vespa tour. No matter which way you choose to explore Rome, you will experience the very best the city has to offer.
Transport: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Activity: Option 1: There are many ways to see Rome, but sometimes the best way is on foot. Discover the Eternal City on walks through the squares that have marked history. Start from Piazza Barberini, become enchanted by the charm of the Spanish Steps, and get ready to turn your luck with a coin toss into the Trevi Fountain. This leisurely walk continues towards the Pantheon and Sant'Ivo della Sapienza, ending in Piazza Navona. Option 2: When in Rome... live "la dolce vita". To see the Eternal City like the locals, hop onto a Vespa! Cruise around the city and visit Rome's must-see landmarks with a local guide. Your professional driver will show you the majesty of ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Keyhole, Trastevere District, or even the view of the Roman Forum from the top of the Capitol hill.
Free Time: Take advantage of free time in Rome and opt for a CEO Orientation walk of the city or simply keep exploring on your own before your final group dinner tonight.
Accommodation: Bettoja Atlantico Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 10
RomeYour adventure has come to an end, and you can depart at any time.
Activity: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Meals: Breakfast
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9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Private vehicle, walking.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Molino di Grace Visit & Lunch, Panzano Your Foodie Moment: Wine Pairing Dinner Your Foodie Moment: Pecorino Cheese Tasting Your OMG Day: Rome Walking Tour or Fully Guided Vespa Tour, Rome. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Welcome and Farewell dinner. Guided walking tour of Florence. Lunch at an agriturismo. Guided walking tour of San Gimignano. Guided walking tour of Montepulciano. Guided walking tour of Siena. Guided walking tour of Città della Pieve. Cooking class in Umbria. Walk Strove to Colle Val d'Elsa. Walk Monteriggioni to Siena. Walk Montefioralle to Panzano. Walk Volpaia to Lamole. Walk the Gladiator Trail. Pecorino Cheese Tasting. Visits to towns in the Italian countryside like Montefioralle, Greve in Chianti, and Montepuliciano. Picnic lunches in vineyards. Free time in Rome. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. All tips for meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage.
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