Discover the nature, the history, and the food and wine of Tuscany...

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TOUR 1: Montalcino, Val d’Orcia, Sant’Antimo, Rocca d’Orcia

• Visit the panoramic Rocca di Tentennano and the picturesque medieval village.
• Trek the route that follows the course of the river Orcia, through woods and ancient cottages - enjoy breathtaking views of the Castle of Ripa d’Orcia, of the valley, and the volcano of Monte Amiata.
• Tuscan snack in Pian di Meta, under a secular oak-tree, including Pienza cheese, Tuscan bread and bruschetta. Trek by the river and through the vineyards of the mythical Brunello and of the Rosso di Montalcino.
• Lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant.
• Visit the marvellous Romanic Abbey of Sant’Antimo founded in 781 by Charlemagne.
• Transfer to Montalcino OR walk part of the journey between Sant’Antimo and Montalcino, along the ancient Via Francigena, following the traces of the pilgrims.
• Visit the town of Montalcino, including the Fortress (c. 1361) in the medieval historical center.
• Wine tasting of “Rosso di Montalcino” & “Brunello di Montalcino”

TOUR 2: Explore the “Chianti Classico," castles, and wine cellars in the midst of the green Tuscan hills

• Trek the route through Chianti pathways, enjoy historical sites, and medieval ruins.
• Reach the peak of Chianti hills at Monte Muro and Montegrossi to visit the evocative ruins of the castle and abbey at Coltibuono.
• Lunch at the restaurant Badia a Coltibuono (the chef is a direct descendant of the Medici family!)
• Visit the historical cellars where the classic Chianti “Badia a Coltibuono” is mellowed. Shop at a genuine Tuscan gourmet and local art store.
• Visit the Brolio Castle and its winery. Vinsanto tasting in the cellars of the Count Ricasoli.

Tour 3: Monte Uliveto Maggiore to Buonconvento and the Sienese Clays (Crete Senesi)

• Walk down Siena Clays pathways. Along the walk, breathtaking views of the open landscapes seemingly taken from a Renaissance painting. Magnificent vistas of vertical sandy cliffs and cornfields, woods and monumental trees.
• Walk down to Buonconvento.
• Lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant.
• Leisure afternoon walk to Bibbiano village and admire its castle.
• Take picturesque country roads towards the historical site of Badia Ardenga and proceed to visit the beautiful village of Asciano in the heart of the Sienese Clays.

*The above tours are based on the location of the villas. The routes are medium-level in difficulty (some hard slopes in selected locations such as Chianti). Tours can be customized for the group’s requirements.

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