Walking & Hiking in Idyllic Tuscany and Mystical Umbria

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Embark on a fun and informative walking exploration of Italy’s rolling hills as you discover timeless villages, famed vineyards, friendly locals and world-class cuisine.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a fun and informative walking exploration of Italy’s rolling hills as you discover timeless villages, famed vineyards, friendly locals and world-class cuisine.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPienza
End CityMontefalco

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Rome, Transfer to Pienza, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Pienza

Transfer from airport to hotel in Pienza is about 136 miles (219 km); approximately 2.5 hours. Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m. Walking up to 1/2 mile; approximately 1.5 hours; cobblestones, city streets, and uneven pavement.

After meeting the group, we will transf...

Day 3 Pienza & Its Products, Monticchello, Montepulciano Pienza

Walking up to 4.5 miles; approximately 3 hours; natural trails, cobblestones, and uneven pavement. Elective afternoon walk of about 4.5 miles; approximately 2 hours; trails, cobblestones, uneven paths; roughly 600 feet of elevation change. Getting on/off motorcoach; d...

Day 4 Siena & Its History, Free Time Pienza

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 33 miles one way; approximately 1 hour each way. Walking up to 2 miles; approximately 3 hours; cobblestones, city streets.

Transferring by motorcoach to Siena, we’ll set out on an in-depth walking field trip through this ...

Day 5 Monte Amiata & The Tuscan Mountains Pienza

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 29 miles one way; approximately 1 hour each way. Walking up to 5 miles; approximately 4.5 hours; natural trails; elevation change of roughly 1,300 feet.

Boarding the motorcoach, we’ll ride to Monte Amiata at 5,700 feet, t...

Day 6 Montalcino Walk, Bagno Vignoni Hot Springs Pienza

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 14 miles one way; approximately 1/2 hour each way. Walking up to 4 miles; approximately 5 hours; cobblestones, city streets, and natural trails.

Traveling by motorcoach, we’ll journey to Montalcino, home of the famous Bru...

Day 7 Transfer to Montefalco via Perugia Montefalco

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 80 miles total throughout the day; approximately 2 hours; stops for field trips. Walking up to 2 miles; approximately 3 hours; cobblestones, city streets, and uneven pavement.

Once checked out of the hotel, we will board ...

Day 8 Sagrantino Wine Country, Montefalco Montefalco

Walking up to 6 miles; approximately 4.5 hours; natural trails and city streets.

On a walking field trip led by our Group Leader through Montefalco and the famous Sagrantino wine country, we’ll make our way along a river with vineyards as we listen to commentary...

Day 9 St. Francis’ Hermitage, Assisi Walk, Basilica St. Francis Montefalco

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 20 miles one way; approximately 1.5 hours roundtrip. Walking up to 3.5 miles; approximately 2 hours; cobblestones, uneven pavement, and natural trails.

Transferring by mtorcoach, we’ll make our way to St. Francis’ Hermita...

Day 10 Monte Patrico & Valnerina Mountains, Truffle Walk, Spoleto Montefalco

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 43 miles total throughout the day; approximately 1.5 hours total; stops for field trips. Walking up to 4 miles total; approximately 3.5 hours; natural trails, cobblestones, and uneven pavement; elevation decrease of roughly 1,2...

Day 11 Gualdo Cattaneo, Olive Mill, Bevagna Walk, Medieval House Montefalco

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 19 miles total throughout the day; less than 1 hour total; stops for field trips. Walking up to 4.5 miles; approximately 3.5 hours; cobblestones, city streets, and natural trails.

Transferring to Gualdo Cattaneo, we’ll go...

Day 12 Transfer to Rome, Program Concludes In Flight

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s “Transportation Information” regarding transfers. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 115 miles (185 km) to Rome airport; approximately 2.5 hours.

Once checked out of the hotel, we will board the motorcoach f...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,999
Price per day$333
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 10
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 9
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