Hill Towns of Tuscany

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Hill Towns of Tuscany

  • Explore the famed hill towns of Southern Tuscany on foot
  • Hike through scenic views of Renaissance and medieval towns, vineyards, and olive groves
  • Relax and recharge in the thermal baths at Bagno Vignoni
  • Enjoy free time to reflect and listen to the sound of monastic chants in Sant’ Antimo Abbey
  • Be sure to sample the region’s famous cuisine: delicious Pecorino cheese, truffles, and wine including Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano
Explore Tuscany’s timeless rolling scenery, hiking between Renaissance and medieval hilltop towns, before arriving in iconic Siena. The journey winds through a unique linear, almost geometric landscape of hills, vineyards, and olive trees. Highlights include the historic spa baths at Bagno Vignoni and the Romanesque Sant’ Antimo Abbey. Follow rewarding trails through the lesser-known wine regions and join the Via Francigena pilgrimage path for part of the journey. Take your time and discover the tastes and textures of Tuscany, one of Italy’s most iconic regions.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Montepulciano, transfer to the town center Day 2 Hike from Montepulciano to Pienza 9 miles / 15 km Day 3 Hike from Pienza to Bagno Vignoni Thermal Baths 9 miles / 14 km Day 4 Transfer to Sant’Antimo Abbey; hike to Montalcino 6 miles / 10 km Day 5 Hike from Montalcino through the Crete Senesi to near Buonconvento 10 miles / 15 km Day 6 Hike from Monte Oliveto Maggiore Monastery to near Buonconvento 6 miles / 10 km Day 7 Transfer to Grancia di Cuna Medieval Farm; hike to Siena 10 miles / 16 km Day 8 Onward travel from Siena
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 5kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 5kg is equivalent to 1 Neapolitan margherita pizza. 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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We use independent suppliers to support communities along our routes, as well as work with organizations to help maintain & restore paths.
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