Itinerary at a glance

The cathedral in Florence is an absolute must-see, but Tuscany has even more to offer: San Gimignano is the city of towers, the Etruscan village of Panzano and the Monte Nero nature reserve. On top of that, a Chianti on the Thyrrhenian Sea!

Walk along the traces of the Medici through gorgeous alleyways and across the bridge Ponte Vecchio to the Piazza della Signoria – the centre and heart of the old part of town.

Hotel example: De la Pace

Your first hiking tour warms the cockles of your heart straight away with all Tuscany has to offer with regards to classical dreamscape: vineyards and forests, as well as old stone houses and high rising cypresses avenues line your way – Tuscany picture-perfect. Greve in Chianti invites you to explore the ‚Laubengänge‘-arcades on the lively Piazza.

Hotel example: Albergo del Chianti

Along remote forest paths you walk past numerous wine-growing estates towards Panzano, a little Etruscan hamlet worth visiting. Then through golden corn fields and via vineyards onwards to Lucarelli, before you take a short bus ride and reach the Medieval Castellina with its historic town wall.

Hotel example: Il Colombaio

Along pilgrims‘ tracks the route leads you along the Via Romea only along a segment of it towards the eternal city. Your Day Finish is the charming town of Siena, renowned for the traditional horse race ‚Palio‘, numerous fantastically preserved city gates dating back to the Middle Ages as well as red-brick buildings along the semi-circular Piazza del Campo.

Hotel example: Hotel Minerva

Today you are off to Valle Col d´Elsa. Explore the historic fortress complex and marvel at the Medieval architecture of Colle, before you proceed through vineyards and along roaring rivers to the „Manhattan of Tuscany“. Your Day Finish is called San Gimignano, this nick name is due to its silhouette reminding us of a skyline. Take a stroll through the many little alleyways and marvel at the seemingly countless number of towers.

Hotel example: La Cisterna

In the Monte Nero nature reserve you discover green forests and the ‚Cascate della Strolla‘, a little waterfall with crystal-clear water. The ancient salt trade route Via del Sale leads you directly to the alabaster-city Volterra, on your way you pass ancient Etruscan grave chambers that are worth a visit. Discover the Medieval belfry rising high above the city, the panoramic views over the old part of town will fittingly rewards your efforts.

Hotel example: San Lino

As a finale to your hiking week the Tuscan coast awaits with an extensive hiking tour through the Pineta of Cecina, a giant pine tree grove with numerous entwined paths and tracks. Enjoy your final evening in Tuscany with a glass of Chianti looking out onto the turquoise glistening of the Tyrrhenian Sea, whilst the two islands Elba and La Gorgona quietly sink into the sea at the horizon in the crimson evening sun.

Hotel example: Hotel Stella Marina

Other variations of this tour

Hiker in front of vines near San Gimignano with rolling hills in the background

Picturesque Tuscany with Charm

8 Days

5 ratings

Tuscan house with a charming garden in San Gimignano

Difficulty level

Moderate Walking

You always walk on well-maintained hiking paths, gravel paths and trails. Daily routes mostly lead you along vineyards, forests and through soft rolling landscape. A good basic fitness level is sufficient for walking times of up to 4.5 hours maximum, there is plenty of time to enjoy the cultural highlight of the one of a kind region in peace and quiet.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Our contribution to climate protection

145 kg

CO₂-Emissions are offset

With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.

Accommodation (51%)

Meals (22%)

Transport (27%)

100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in 3***- and 4**** hotels, as well as beautiful italian lodges 'Agriturismi' (partly with pool)
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
1 Transfer San Gimignano - Ulignano
Bus rides according to program
1 Wine tasting

Welcome briefing
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Servicehotline

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Florence airport. By bus in about 30 minutes to the main train station or you can take a short taxi ride, approx. EUR 25 per journey.
Parking: Public parking spaces near the hotel, approx. EUR 20 per day. Public car park at the edge of the city, approx. EUR 20 per week. Underground parking spaces approx. EUR 30 to EUR day. Payable on spot, no reservation in advance possible.
Return journey from Cecina Mare to Cecina by bus, from there by train to Florence, duration approx. 2 hours.

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Special dates on request
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Sustainability bonus

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.