Infos

1 Arrival 

2 Cooking and hiking in Chianti 

(Morning yoga session) Bread and pasta cooking experience at the hotel. Afternoon hike from Radda in Chianti to Volpaia. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x bread and pasta cooking course at the hotel
• 1 x HD licensed hiking guide for the Chianti hike excursion 

3 Florence urban inspirational trekking 

(Morning yoga session) Guided tour of the Tuscan capital: artisan shops and local cafes frame the architectural marvels of Piazza della Signoria and the Cathedral, blending history, art, and the unique charm that defines Florence. Stop at a local bar for a special tasting of cantucci and vin santo. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x 3-hour guided walking tour of Florence
• 1 x Vin Santo and Cantucci tasting in the heart of Florence

4 At leisure 

(Morning yoga session. Evening yoga session.) 

5 On the footsteps of St. Francis to San Gimignano 

(Morning yoga session) Hike along the celebrated Via Francigena, following the path taken by pilgrims from Canterbury in England to Rome, with San Gimignano as one of its notable stops. En-route, stop at a local farmhouse to taste the local white wine: Vernaccia. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD licensed hiking guide for the Via Francigena excursion
• 1 x Vernaccia wine tasting at a local farmhouse 

6 Siena urban trekking 

(Morning yoga session) Guided tour of the beautiful labyrinth of narrow medieval streets in Siena with the world-famous Piazza del Campo, venue of the iconic Palio horse race. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x 2-hour guided walking tour of Siena 

7 Abbey of Sant’Antimo and Montalcino 

(Morning yoga session) Forest hike along the trail to the fascinating and mysterious Sant’Antimo Abbey, overlooking the beautiful Val d’Orcia and Mount Amiata. On to Montalcino for a Brunello wine tasting. (Evening yoga session) 

• 1 x FD licensed hiking guide for the Sant’Antimo and Montalcino excursion
• 1 x Brunello wine tasting with snacks

8 Departure 

The hikes range from 3 to 4 hours and are easy to moderate with a maximum vertical height difference of 400 m/1300 ft.