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The cities of wine: Montepulciano and Montalcino
Urban Trekking in Siena
Hidden gems: Lake Bolsena and Civita
- Arrival
- Pienza and Montepulciano with pecorino cheese and wine tasting
- The secrets of Siena
- Sant’Antimo Abbey and the wine of Montalcino
- Discover Tuscia: Hiking Civita and Lake Bolsena
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival in Tuscany
2 Pienza and Montepulciano with pecorino cheese and wine tasting
Hike from Monticchiello to Pienza, traversing the breath-taking landscapes of the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia, renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Visit to a dairy farm to learn all about pecorino cheese and enjoy a light lunch with local homemade products and wines. Afternoon at leisure in Montepulciano, the town of the famous Vino Nobile.
Hiking time: about 2 hours
Difference in altitude: 170 m
Level: easy
- 1 x light lunch with pecorino cheese and local wine
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
3 The secrets of Siena
Urban trekking in Siena, the wonderful medieval walled town famous for the Palio horse race on the seashell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Guided tour through narrow cobbled streets, wandering hidden lanes and secret squares while following the trail of the old fountains. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city and immerse yourself in the authentic Sienese way of life.
Walking time: approx. 3 hours
Height difference: 250 m
Degree of difficulty: easy
1 x 3-hour guided walking tour of Siena
4 The Abbey of Sant’Antimo and Montalcino
Pleasant hike to the Abbey of Sant’Antimo with panoramic views of the Orcia Valley and Monte Amiata. Visit to one of Tuscany’s most fascinating Romanesque churches dating back to the 12th Century. Afternoon in Montalcino with a stop at a winery for a tasting of the famous Brunello.
Walking time duration: about 3 hours
Height difference: 300 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to intermediate
- 1 x wine tasting in Montalcino
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
5 Discover Tuscia: Hiking Civita & Lake Bolsena
Hike through the fascinating gullies landscape to Civita di Bagnoregio, a spectacular, isolated village perched atop a tuff rock, surrounded by dramatic, steep gorges. Around midday, free time for lunch in the picturesque old town of Bolsena, set along the scenic shores of the lake that shares its name.
Effective hiking time: 2,5 hours
Vertical height difference: approx 150 m
Degree of difficulty: easy
- 1 x admission to Civita
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
6 Departure
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