8 days tour

Chianti Walking & Wine

$ 2,770 .00 USD

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Chianti Walking & Wine

This tour includes:

Guide

The leader will accompany the group on all programmed activities, except for your free day and your walk on Day 4, which will be led by a local guide.

Meals

All breakfasts, five dinners and three wine tastings are included. Breakfast is usually a continental-style buffet. The five included dinners are taken at Villa Casalta (drinks not included). Vegetarian choices are available โ€“ please advise us of dietary requirements on booking.

Others

7 nights renovated farmhouse with panoramic swimming pool 5 days gentle walking and sightseeing Low altitude throughout Centre-based holiday

Transport

We use a private minibus for airport transfers and most excursions plus the local train/bus services on certain days. Transfers are no longer than 45 minutes and road conditions are good.

Accommodation

Spend seven nights at the family-run Villa Casalta, a renovated farmhouse with a swimming pool usually open from mid-May to end of September (please note, pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements; cooler months may not be suitable for swimming). All rooms are en-suite.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Local taxes (approximately โ‚ฌ14 per person, see Trip Notes)

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Chianti Walking & Wine

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Castellina In Chianti (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Castellina In Chianti (Dinner)

      Start at Villa Casalta, our beautiful villa 1.2mi (2km) from Castellina in Chianti. In the evening, our guide will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead, give advice on the local area and answer any questions.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Visit Medieval Market Town Of Greve In Chianti And The Hilltop Village Of Montefioralle; Afternoon Wine Tasting In Castellina (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Visit Medieval Market Town Of Greve In Chianti And The Hilltop Village Of Montefioralle; Afternoon Wine Tasting In Castellina (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Today we head to the medieval market town of Greve in Chianti, walking through a magnificent setting of olive groves and vineyards. On the way, we stop in the fortified hilltop village of Montefioralle, considered the most ancient borgo (village) in Chianti. After lunch, we enjoy a wine tasting in a local winery before returning to our farmhouse for dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Walk To Radda In Chianti (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Walk To Radda In Chianti (Breakfast)

      This morning, we enjoy a local history walk to the heart of the Chianti area, covering the route from Villa Casalta to Radda in Chianti. We cut through woodlands, where we can admire the emerald vineyard valleys. In the afternoon, we can taste the much-acclaimed chianti classico wine at a local winery.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Travel To Siena And Explore The Stunning Historic Centre; Learn About Tuscan And Italian Wines At A Wine School (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Travel To Siena And Explore The Stunning Historic Centre; Learn About Tuscan And Italian Wines At A Wine School (Breakfast,Dinner)

      After breakfast, we head to the centre of Siena for a day exploring this fascinating city. We have time to visit the numerous museums and stunning duomo (cathedral) and to relax in one of the many outdoor cafes in Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race. Please note, shoulders should be covered when entering the cathedral. You may also like to visit the many boutiques specialising in local products and Italian fashion. In the afternoon, we learn about Tuscan wines on a one-hour interactive course at the Tuscan Wine School.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Free Day To Visit Other Chianti Villages Or Relax By The Pool (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Free Day To Visit Other Chianti Villages Or Relax By The Pool (Breakfast)

      Today is free to rest any tired legs at the poolside. Alternatively, your leader can advise on local chianti wine-tasting tours and cooking classes or offer assistance for unguided walks or daytrips.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Discover The Magnificent City Of Florence (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Discover The Magnificent City Of Florence (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Our destination today is Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Most of the greats from the movement lived or passed through here: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli and more. Learn all about it by joining one of the free local tours, which typically take in the highlights. Join one of the morning tours and you'll have time to visit the Uffizi, an art gallery housing works by Renaissance masters, including The Birth of Venus by Botticelli and the gruesome Medusa by Caravaggio. If you do wish to visit, we recommend prebooking your ticket online to avoid lengthy queues. An ideal slot time would be around 2pm if you're joining the morning walking tour. Tickets can be purchased at www.uffizi.it/en/tickets.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Walk To Picturesque San Gimignano With Free Time To Explore Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca And Torre Grossa (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Walk To Picturesque San Gimignano With Free Time To Explore Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca And Torre Grossa (Breakfast,Dinner)

      After a transfer to the quaint hamlet of San Donato, we walk through farm grounds following the pathway to Montauto and on up to the medieval town of San Gimignano. The walk is not long and should take approximately three hours. The afternoon is spent exploring this beautiful town, including visits to the Palazzo Comunale, a 13th-century stone palace that's home to the Pinacoteca (Art Gallery) and 177ft (54m) tall medieval Torre Grossa. Thereโ€™s free time to wander and soak up the atmosphere.

  • Day 8 Day 8: End Castellina In Chianti (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: End Castellina In Chianti (Breakfast)

      The trip ends after breakfast. Bid Villa Casalta a fond farewell and begin your return journey home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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