This journey explores the heart of Tuscany and Umbria. We explore magnificent medieval towns and enjoy leisurely walks through hidden villages and stunning landscapes of rolling hills. There is so much to discover in this heavenly part of Italy; from Florence to Chianti, Siena to the green heart of Umbria we will discover grand palaces and explore ancient castles, ride bicycles through idyllic countryside and even learn to cook scrumptious Italian cuisine. We stay in a wonderful old monastery and spend a night on an island, with plenty of time to swim and enjoying boat rides. A great mix of activity and relaxation, this trip will provide wonderful wonderful memories that will last with your family forever.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sun) Arrive Florence. Welcome dinner. |
| 2 | Drive to Chianti. Walk through the countryside and visit the gardens and cellars of castle of Verrazzano. Drive to Siena. |
| 3 | Morning Italian cooking class. Explore Siena including the Piazza del Campo. Climb the tower of the 14th century Palazzo Pubblico. |
| 4 | Drive through the famous vineyards of Montalcino to Sant'Antimo. Walk or cycle through forested hills to village of San Quirico and explore the medieval town centre. |
| 5 | Bike ride to the castle of Ripa d'Orcia then to the spa town of Bagno Vignoni. Relax by the Etruscan channels around old watermills. Transfer back to San Quirico. |
| 6 | Travel to Lago Trasimeno in Umbria, passing the villages of Pienza and Montepulciano en route. Travel by boat to the lake's island with time to swim and relax. |
| 7 | Boat ride around island. Cycle along the shores of Lago Trasimeno. Visit the walled town of Castiglione del Lago. |
| 8 | Return by boat to Castiglione and transfer to Chiusi train station where trip ends. From Chiusi there are onward train connections to Rome, Florence and Milan (Sun). |
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From USD $2,795*
Trip Length |
8 days |
Trip Code |
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Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Cycling (Easy), Walking (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Italy | |
Start City |
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| Florence | |
End City |
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| Chiusi, Tuscany, Italy | |
