Siena and South Tuscany

8 days and 7 nights

Durée

Niveau

Tuscany – Val d’Orcia

Lieux

From 12

Age

September to June

Saison

From the Etruscans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world. You will walk along the via Francigena, a pilgrim road between England and Rome. You will visit Siena, one of Italy’s loveliest medieval cities and its famous piazza Il Campo. Pienza, the city of Pope Pius II is waiting for you, as well as the great wines of Tuscany : Montepulciano and Montalcino.

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From 6 persons	1370 €
From 10 persons	1175 €
From 15 persons	1080 €
Included	Professional guide (French : Accompagnateur Moyenne Montagne), 15 persons maximum per group 7 days of hikes and walks Bus transfer for hikes and to Siena on D8 Welcome drink A wine tasting of Montalcino Duomo Museum and the Torre del Mangia in Siena A dinner in a restaurant in old Siena The security equipment The professional civil liability insurance The lunches from D2 to D7 Half-board accommodation in a 3-star hotel
Not included	Extra cost of a single room Transportation to the meeting point* (Siena) Personal snacks and drinks, wine at restaurants Lunch picnics on Day 1 and Day 8 Personal civil liability insurance Cancellation insurance Everything that is not indicated in the section «what the price includes » *we can organize your flight and your transfer to the meeting point

Day 1 : Welcome in Siena

After a quick check-in at the hotel, we discover Siena. We start to know each other during the aperitivo and the briefing of the trip.
Siena visit : 2h30
Dinner : pasta party a in restaurant in the historical center
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in Siena.

Day 2 : City trek in Siena and San Quirico d’Orcia

The day is spent among the city medieval alleys and greatest monuments like Il Duomo, La torre del mangia and il Palio. You will have the time to do some shopping before heading towards San Quirico d’Orcia, designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Difficulty : 50 meters of elevation
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or in the area.

Transfer from Siena to San Quirico d’Orcia by bus (included in the price)

Day 3 : Rocca d'Orcia - Bagno Vignoni - San Quirico d'Orcia

A day on the paths of the pilgrims, on the large tracks of the Val d’Orcia. Do not forget your swimming suite and towel because you will be able to have a relaxing swim in the exceptional village of Bagno Vignoni and the hot waters of the Parco dei Mulini.
Difficulty : 300m of elevation
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or in the area.

Day 4 : San Quirico – Cipressi

A magical day among the typical and picturesques landscapes of Tuscany, a walk among the cypresses and the beautiful farmhouses.

Difficulty : 300m of elevation
Walking time: 4 hours
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or in the area.

Day 5 : San Quirico - Pienza

3 hours hike towards Pienza. A city rebuilt in the 15th century to be closer to he humanism spirit of the Renaissance.
Difficulty : 500m of elevation
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or in the area.

Transfer by public bus (Included in the price)

Day 6 : Pienza - Montechiello - Montepulciano.

We will hike for about 5 hours to find ourselves in one of the most famous sceneries in Tuscany.
Cultural visits: the fortress village named Montechiello and Montepulciano city.
Difficulty : 400m of elevation
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or in the area.

Transfer by public bus (Included in the price)

Day 7 : Montalcino-San Quirico

Visit of Montalcino and tasting of one of the most famous wines of Tuscany, the Brunello. Easy walk among the fields and vineyards to reach San Quirico and the hotel by foot.
Walking time: 4 hours
Difficulty : 300m of elevation
Accommodation : 3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or in the area.

Transfer by bus

Day 8 : « See you soon… »

We will enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel, and then return by bus to Siena.

Transfer from San Quirico d’Orcia to Siena by bus (Included in the price)

3-star hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia or the area. Very comfortable with friendly staff, bright rooms and private bathrooms. Possibility of swimmingpool according to availability.

Hotel located near the departures of hikes. San Quirico d’Orcia is a village listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage.