Walks in Tuscany from up above - www.walkaboutitaly.com
A presentation from a vantaged point of the Tuscany walking tour that so many people loved over this last 6 years walkaboutitaly.com
Day 1 – Meeting in Siena and visit of Siena (Night at hotel in Siena)
We will meet the group at hotel’s lobby at 4.00pm. After a brief introduction about the tour we join an art guide to explore the city jewels (Piazza del Campo, streets and alleys and last but not least the museum of one of the districts of the Palio horse race). After the tour we will enjoy a pleasant restaurant called Babazuf. The restaurant is family owned: Marco and Giovanni (the chef) will host us with an interesting combination of traditional and modern Italian cooking style.
Day 2 – Chianti walk, winery experience. Cooking class in the evening (Overninght in Siena)
Today we set off to Chianti, one of the most well known area for wines. The walk will take us through olive groves and vineyards. We then stop at a boutique family run winery where you will meet Dario Castagno, NYTimes Bestselling author. Dario will guide you through the grounds and cellars of Fattoria Tregole, an organic farm perched in the heart of the Chianti Classico region already mentioned in a document date as far back as 1003 (!) While introducing you with fervor to all the products produced on its premises, at the same time he shall entertain you with plenty of fitting historical information and accounts regarding the home of the Chianti Classico. A that will explain to us how they make their wine so special. Lunch will follow at the nice restaurant owned by the Fattoria. A short transfer back to Siena. After a good rest we will enjoy a complete cooking class at Dante Alighieri cooking school.
Day 3 – San Gimignano walk – Opera Singing show in the evening (Night at hotel in Siena)
Today we will explore the area of San Gimignano. The transfer from the hotel takes about 45 minutes. The town still has 14 high medieval towers. The 7 miles walk in the countryside, with some elevation gain, goes through olive groves and vineyards of Vernaccia di Sangimginano, the most famous white wine in Tuscany. We will finish our morning walk at a vegetable garden farmhouse run by the Ganozzi family. They will serve us lunch based only on their production. It will be so delightful to sneak-in into their grounds and see which vegetables they are producing. We then drive back to the hotel. Dinner tonight is on your own. At 8.45pm we will meet again to join the opera singing show with soprano and piano accompaniment. The artists will perform Italian opera singing arias.
Day 4 – Montalcino and Brunello Casato Prime Donne winery experience (Night at hotel in Sant’Angelo in Colle or Montalcino)
It’s transfer day! We drive for 40 minutes to Montalcino. We will spend the next two nights in this medieval town. After a short visit of Montalcino. After some rest we reconvene and we drive for 10 minutes to the restaurant owned by Imma. The chef will delight you with fresh food served in a very cozy restaurant.
Day 5 – Montalcino and Brunello Il Cocco winery experience (Overninght at hotel in Sant’Angelo in Colle or Montalcino)
This morning we start directly from the hotel. The path takes you through thick natural forest and panoramic views over the Monte Amiata (an extinct volcano). After 6 miles of walk we will reach the “Il Cocco”, farm run by 3 young brothers (Giacomo, Stefano e Ettore). Giacomo, the elder brother, will capture our attention with his deep knowledge about wine making. It will be so nice to walk through his vineyard with a glass of Brunello. Lunch at the farm small restaurant will follow. Tonight dinner is on your own in Montalcino with many choices.
Day 6 – Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico. Visit of an olive oil mill (Night at hotel in Pienza)
A 30 minutes transfer will take us today to Bagno Vignoni; we get off here. Luggage will continue to Pienza Hotel. We visit Bagno Vignoni. Then we start our walk from here and after 4 miles we will reach San Quirico d’Orcia, a hidden and less frequented town. The family Simonelli owns an olive mill from generations. We will visit the mill with Laura, learn about the olive oil making and taste the olive oil. We then walk to the restaurant Osenna. Dinner tonight is at the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 7 – Views on Monticchiello and saffron making farm (Overninght at hotel in Pienza)
After a generous breakfast we start our walk directly from the hotel towards the town of Monticchiello. We pass through wheat fields. After a couple of hours walking we will reach the Santa Maria Farmhouse that is specialized in the production of saffron. After lunch you can decide to be driven back to the hotel or walk back to Pienza. Tonight the farewell dinner is at a posh international/Tuscany style restaurant.
Day 8 – Departure day
At 9.00am a drive of 45 minutes will take you to the train station of Chiusi-Chianciano Terme.
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