
Highlights
- Rolling landscapes, brilliant light and breathtaking medieval villages
- San Quirico d'Orcia, Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni
- Walk on an ancient pilgrims' route, visit the caves of St Francis
- Wine 'cathedral' visit and wine tastings
- Tuscan cooking class, thermal spa visit, La Foce gardens, cycling
The Italian Renaissance sprang from the rich landscape of Tuscany - its green and golden hills, groves of cypress and olive trees, brilliant light and exquisite cities. From this rich earth comes the acclaimed cuisine of Tuscany, one of the world's healthiest. Feast on olive oil, Tuscan beans, vegetables, fish, pasta, crostini, risotto, handmade cheeses, succulent beef and wild boar. Hearty, honest and subtle, the food, like the country, is a revelation. Our visit explores the medieval and historic treasures of the region, the ancient art of winemaking (and tasting), and new farming methods adopted here.
Sunday Overnight: Palazzo del Capitano
Monday Overnight: Palazzo del Capitano
Tuesday Overnight: Palazzo del Capitano
Wednesday Overnight: Villa Cicolina
Thursday Overnight: Villa Cicolina
Friday Overnight: Villa Cicolina
Saturday

TRIP DETAILS
(Single Supplement $695.00)

Hotels - Where we stay

Palazzo del Capitano
Set just inside the historic town walls of San Quirico, Palazzo del Capitano is a charming 15th-century building. The rooms are decorated in rustic style, with wooden-beamed ceilings, antique furniture and terracotta floors. They all have satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, radio, hairdryer, minibar air conditioning, heating, safe and en-suite bathrooms fitted with travertine marble. Guests can also enjoy the relaxing Zodiac Lounge. The hotel restaurant, 'Al Vecchio Forno', is housed in what were once the stables. This Michelin-recommended restaurant serves traditional Tuscan food and wine indoors by the fireplace, or outside under the olive trees, depending on the season and guests preferences. Palazzo del Capitano is surrounded by peaceful olive groves and features a wellness center and a garden with vegetable patches, flowers and fountains. The wellness center includes a hot tub, a Turkish bath and massage facilities (the wellness center needs to be pre-booked and entails an extra charge.)
Website: http://www.palazzodelcapitano.com

Villa Poggiano
Website: http://www.villapoggiano.com/
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What Is Included in the Price of My Vacation
- Full-time services of two staff - a Walk Leader and Walk Manager
- A backup vehicle for resting walkers and moving luggage
- Comprehensive Travel Information Package and Reading List
- Diverse itineraries with an emphasis on history, geography, culture, peoples, flora and fauna
- Demonstrations, wine tasting, admissions to museums and historic sites
- All ground transfers (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)
- Maps and unique souvenirs to commemorate your trip
- First-class accommodations with cultural and historical interest
- All meals - with choices - (Special dietary requirements? No problem!)
- Wine with dinner
- On-trail snacks and refreshments
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants