Classic Tuscany Short Break

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Classic Tuscany Short Break

  • 3 Days of active hiking in Tuscany: Stay in Volterra, San Gimignano, Colle Val D’Elsa, Siena
  • Immerse yourself in rolling landscapes: vineyards, villas, woodland & medieval hilltop towns
  • Gourmet Tuscany at your fingertips: try local olive oils, hand-made pasta, pecorino cheeses
  • Stroll cobbled streets with medieval, Romanesque & Gothic churches & palazzos
  • Sip robust Chianti Colli Senesi, Sangiovese, chilled Vernaccia San Gimignano
Looking for a short active getaway in Tuscany? Look no further: spend 4 nights exploring Tuscany on foot, hiking between atmospheric ancient hilltop towns of Volterra, San Gimignano, Colle di Val D’ Elsa and Siena. Soak up the views as you wander between Etruscan olive groves, vineyards and over rolling green hills. The sunlight casts impressive shadows over the undulating landscape. Foodies are in for a real treat with sweet vin santo, flavored grappas, chilled Vernaccia from the sandstone vineyards of San Gimignano, castagnaccio chestnut cake and fruity Siena torte. It’s a good thing we’ve planned out some great hikes, allowing you to spoil yourself with tasty treats!

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Poggibonsi/Pontedera, transfer to Volterra Day 2 Transfer to Riserva Naturale Montenero, hike to San Gimignano 14 miles / 23 km Day 3 Hike to Colle di Val D’Elsa - Option to shorten hike 16 miles / 26 km Day 4 Transfer to Monteriggioni, hike to Siena 13 miles / 21 km Day 5 Onward Travel from Siena
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 15kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 15kg is equivalent to 88.5 candy bars. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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